Immigration News
Arizona Governor Discusses Immigration Policy
Arizona Governor concerned about Biden’s actions on immigration It is well known that one of the main proposals of the Biden administration is to lift restrictions implemented by the Trump administration on the immigration system. The current president of the US plans to initially rescind strict immigration policies in order to expand alternatives available to…
Read MoreImmunization Difficulties Among Immigrant Communities
COVID-19 vaccine – Fear among immigrant communities Over the past four years, the Trump administration has instilled fear among immigrant communities through multiple restrictions on the immigration system, strict policies, and almost unattainable requirements. The message from former President Trump and his team was that immigrant populations, including those in need of international assistance to…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Proposes Asylee Resettlement Plan
Thousands of asylum seekers wait at Mexico’s borders The Trump administration, in a tireless effort to reduce immigration in the US, used multiple tools, resources, and executive power to restrict immigration alternatives and hinder programs available to foreigners, including vulnerable populations. Speaking specifically about humanitarian alternatives, the Trump administration lowered the annual refugee limit in…
Read MoreMisinformation Among Immigrant Communities in Mexico
Biden’s promises give hope to immigrant communities The Biden administration’s stance on immigration has opened a door of hope for immigrant communities, especially the most vulnerable such as refugees, asylum seekers, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients, TPS (Temporary Protected Status) beneficiaries, inter alia. This is mainly due to the fact that, during the…
Read MorePress Secretary Discusses Immigration
Press Secretary comments on the health crisis and border restrictions On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, during a press conference, the Biden government’s Press Secretary, Jen Psaki commented on several relevant issues, which bring about uncertainty and controversy among the American population, such as the global Coronavirus pandemic, the national vaccination program, the economy and immigration.…
Read MoreRestrictions still in Place Affect Immigrant Families
Trump’s Muslim ban In January 2017, seven days after taking office, former President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13769 called “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” which substantially limited the entry of foreigners from several Muslim countries. Through this order, the Trump administration paused the USRAP (US Refugee Admission Program)…
Read MoreFormer CBP Leader Joins FAIR
Former CBP chief is now part of FAIR Mark Morgan played an essential role on the immigration sector during the Donald Trump administration. Morgan was the acting director of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from May to July 2019, and then was the head of CBP (Customs and Border Protection) from July 2019 to January…
Read MoreControversy Over Undocumented Immigrants Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
Biden’s vaccination plan includes undocumented immigrants During President Biden’s first week in office, his administration created several strategies and action plans to mitigate the impact of the health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic on multiple sectors. To improve the current situation and protect the local population, the Biden government focused on expanding the…
Read MoreThe US Deported Newborns to Mexico
Expedited deportations on grounds of health emergency The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic undoubtedly allowed the Trump administration to implement so-called “express removals,” which refer to the power granted to border forces to deport undocumented immigrants in a matter of hours in times of crisis. This unconventional emergency measure allows entities such as…
Read MoreSenators: Permanent Status for TPS Beneficiaries
Maryland senators propose permanent residence for TPS holders The new administration of the US, led by President Joe Biden, is opening a door for immigrant rights advocates, activist groups and members of the Senate to voice their immigration proposals and improve the way in which the federal government approaches immigration. For instance, several Maryland Democratic…
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