Immigration Law
It is Time for Congress to Review Immigration Proposals
Controversy within Congress does not solve the current border situation The surge of illegal border crossings is not an issue that can be set aside or ignored by the current administration of the US. In fact, the number of border force encounters with unaccompanied immigrant minors is national news today, as is the way President…
Read MoreCongressional Debate Might Delay Immigration Reform
Different opinions in Congress might delay necessary immigration reform It is no secret that the Biden administration is facing a gigantic challenge in fulfilling its immigration promises due to a surge of illegal border crossings since the first weeks of February 2021. Naturally, because Biden’s proposals offer a more open path for immigrant communities compared…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Address Visa Overstays in the US
Senator Introduces Three Immigration Bills On March 18, 2021, Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy introduced three immigration bills, which, if approved by Congress, would significantly change the way the federal government approaches different immigration processes. When introducing these immigration proposals, Senator Kennedy argued that the recent surge of illegal border crossings highlights the need to…
Read MoreSenator Calls on Biden to Return to Trump’s Border Policies
Public attention to the current border situation The current border situation in the US has been national news for several weeks and is sparking a growing controversy among the American public. With this, we refer to the substantial increase in apprehensions of undocumented immigrants at the borders, which also includes unaccompanied minors. The current controversy…
Read MoreBiden has No Regrets for Repealing Trump’s Immigration Policies
Biden receives criticism for number of migrants reaching the US borders Dozens of opposition groups and a part of the American population are blaming the Joe Biden administration for the substantial increase in illegal border crossings recently reported by CBP (Customs and Border Protection), which is one of the entities in charge of preventing any…
Read MoreMore Humane Immigration Policies Might be the Solution
Immigration law enforcement at the US borders When the US experiences a substantial increase in illegal border crossings, as it is currently the case, the country’s administrations tend to implement strict policies to reduce the flow of foreigners and curb irregular migration. Among the American population, enforcing immigration law both at the borders and within…
Read MoreImmigration Bill to Take DNA Samples at Borders
The current situation of immigrant minors at the borders Due to multiple influencing factors such as the change of administration in the US, extreme climatic conditions in Central America, famine, violence and the lack of opportunities, thousands of migrants are arriving at the US borders without legal documentation, which is causing a gigantic social controversy…
Read MoreSenators Meet to Discuss Immigration Policies
Bipartisan Senators Discuss Immigration After several weeks in which the immigration sector has been in the eye of the storm, a group of bipartisan senators (Democrats and Republicans) discussed immigration in a meeting convened on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. During this meeting organized by Senate Majority Whip, Democrat Richard Durbin (known as Dick Durbin), senators…
Read MoreYoung Immigrants Wait for Congress to Pass Immigration Bills
Young immigrants wait for Congress to pass proposals that favor them The Biden administration has promised several permanent solutions for thousands of young immigrants currently residing in the US undocumented. Many of them were brought to the country when they were minors and are commonly known as Dreamers. Despite President Biden’s immigration plans, his administration…
Read MoreRepublicans Propose Immigration Reform
Republicans present a new immigration plan On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, several Republican members of Congress announced that they will introduce an immigration reform plan, which, in their opinion, could significantly improve the US’ immigration system. Republican members, including Rep. Fred Upton and Sen. Lindsey Graham, presented the “Dignity Program” for Congress approval. This immigration plan…
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