Immigration Law

The global pandemic and border restrictions It is clear that the Trump administration had the intention and purpose to reduce immigration levels in the US, arguing that the massive influx of foreigners is a negative thing for the country. Trump’s anti-immigrant narrative was undoubtedly one of the most striking and influential aspects for the American…

Texas governor’s effort to curb immigration The surge of illegal border crossings that has increased considerably since President Joe Biden took office at the beginning of 2021, but which was already present since the end of 2020, has affected certain territories more than others, mainly in border areas. One of the states most affected by…

Thousands of Dreamers in limbo after the DACA ruling Among the many immigrant communities that are part of the American social fabric are the so-called Dreamers. This term refers to young immigrants who came, or rather were brought, to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. We are talking about people who have…

Senator supports Biden’s immigration plans, calls for protections for essential workers Last week, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with several Democratic leaders to discuss comprehensive immigration reform, the budget reconciliation bill and a path to citizenship for undocumented essential workers. The Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Senator Alex Padilla, issued…

Midwest business leaders call for immigration reform In the midst of a huge national debate related to immigration, a group of Midwest business leaders stated at a news conference that Congress must pass comprehensive immigration reform as soon as possible in order to effectively address workforce shortages in sectors tremendously devastated by the global Coronavirus…

Congresswoman introduces bill to help immigrant entrepreneurs On Monday, July 26, 2021, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who is Chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, introduced the “Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act” (LIKE Act), which has as its main objective to encourage and help immigrant entrepreneurs to start their projects and establish their companies…

Group of mayors ask to include immigration in reconciliation process A group of 84 mayors from different cities across the US, including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, signed a letter calling on the Biden administration to include an immigration section in an economic recovery legislation, which must be passed by Congress. Mayors urge President…