Immigration News
Number of Immigrant Minors Who Cannot Find their Parents Increases
Trump’s “zero tolerance policy” It is well known that one of the pillars of the political identity and campaign of Donald Trump, current president of the US, has always been immigration. During the past three and a half years, President Trump and his cabinet have focused heavily on reducing immigration, both legal and illegal, implementing…
Read MoreBrief Mentions Immigration Policies under the Biden Government
The American population chose the Democratic nominee The US presidential elections, which took place on November 3, were quite uncertain, mainly because the candidates widely differ in opinion on how to handle the most important sectors of our society and current problems. Clearly, the elections were more controversial than ever due to the health crisis…
Read MoreFormer Presidential Candidate Supports DACA Recipients
The future of thousands of young immigrants During Barack Obama’s presidency, multiple immigration programs came into force and many of them aimed to offer protection and assistance to the most vulnerable communities. That is the case of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which is an immigration benefit that offers protection against deportation for two…
Read MoreForeign Students Also Rejoice Over Biden’s Triumph
Immigration and the Presidential elections The US elections, which took place on November 3, drew the attention of millions of people around the world, mainly because we are going through a global crisis due to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic and because the two nominees have a diametrically opposite stance when it comes to…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Celebrate Election Results
Trump’s policies regarding political asylum Due to the Trump administration’s stance on immigration, restrictions and requirements to apply for political asylum have increased considerably in recent years. In President Trump’s opinion, the massive influx of immigrants can harm the US’ economic and health system, mainly because they tend to overuse social benefits offered by the…
Read MoreImmigrants Receive Fake Deportation Letters
Massachusetts residents receive fake deportation notices Dozens of immigrants residing in Chelsea, a city in Massachusetts, received letters, allegedly from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), stating that they had to leave the US on their own by October 31. 2020. Otherwise, they would have to face deportation proceedings or would be detained by Special…
Read MoreICE to Deport Immigrant Women Involved in Medical Scandal
Power granted by the government to border forces The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, among its many tasks, has the obligation to oversee immigration detention centers across the US. These facilities house hundreds of undocumented immigrants who have pending deportation proceedings or await the response to their immigration appeals. This border entity normally takes,…
Read MoreHundreds of Minors from Different Nations Deported to Mexico
The Trump administration’s response to the health emergency The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic in North America caused a crisis that goes beyond health. With this we refer to the fact that the country is currently going through an economic, social and political crisis. In response to the threat to public health, President…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Allows Implementation of the “Public Charge Rule” Again
Legal battle due to the “Public Charge Rule” In a constant attempt to curb and reduce immigration, both legal and illegal, the Trump administration has implemented multiple policies that affect immigration processes and increase restrictions for foreigners to obtain a permit to enter or reside in the US. That is the case of the “Public…
Read MoreYoung Immigrants Sue the Trump Administration Over DACA
The controversy surrounding DACA seems endless The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a benefit that protects immigrants from deportation. They came to the US without legal documentation as minors, who are also known as “Dreamers.” This program was implemented in 2012, during Barack Obama’s term. Currently, there are more than 600,000 immigrants covered…
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