The Trump Government Expedites Border Wall Construction

Trump's administrations speeds up border wall construction before the election

Immigration as a cornerstone of President Trump’s political campaign The immigration sector has played an important role in President Trump’s political campaign. Since he took office in 2017, more than 400 changes have been implemented in the US immigration system. The Trump administration declares that mass immigration can become an unnecessary burden on the local…

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ICE Plans Immigrant Detention Operations in Sanctuary Cities

ICE will conduct operations in sanctuary cities during October

Border forces during the presidency of Donald Trump The political identity of current president of the US, Donald Trump, is strongly linked to the ideal of reducing the number of immigrants who cross the country’s borders unlawfully. To achieve this goal, the Trump administration uses several strategies. For instance: Increase border forces personnel, such as…

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Judge Blocks Increase in Immigration Application Fees

Immigration fees remain the same after judge ruling

The USCIS during the health crisis The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal entity in charge of processing the country’s immigration applications. The USCIS income depends almost entirely on fees that applicants must pay when submitting an immigration request. That is why the immigration agency suffered a devastating downturn in revenue during…

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TPS Beneficiaries Ask for Help to Remain in the US

Activists call on Congress to accept bill to stop deportation for TPS holders

Court approves cancellation of TPS Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has tried to remove some humanitarian programs offered to immigrants currently residing in the US. The Trump administration states that foreigners who cross the borders without legal documentation should not have options to reside in the country because they violated local law.…

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New Revelations About Sterilizations of Immigrant Women in Detention Center

Experts say sterilizations were not necessary for immigrant women in Geogia

Viral news about hysterectomies in immigrant women The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is one of the border forces belonging to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which, when it comes to the immigration sector, has been a key player for the Trump administration. Currently, ICE is in charge of protecting borders, preventing illegal immigration,…

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OIG Challenges CBP over Privacy of Biometric Data

OIG challenges CBP for lack of protection of immigrant biometric data

OIG investigates CBP’s data management  When immigrants arrive at the borders of the US with the intention of requesting a legal entry permit, border forces such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must collect biometric data like face photographs or fingerprints. It is important to clarify that…

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Study Shows Reduction in Immigration Due to Trump Policies and COVID-19

Substancial decrease in immigration during health crisis

Immigration policies and the Trump administration The US immigration law is quite robust, complex, and extensive. Foreigners often have multiple options that may suit their specific immigration cases. The alternatives vary between humanitarian programs such as political asylum, business immigration, family-based immigration, permanent residence or Green Card, student immigration, and many other options. However, the…

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House of Representatives Conducts Investigation at ICE Facilities

Investigation shows poor hygiene conditions in for-profit detention contractor centers

Investigation on health conditions in detention centers The current administration of the US has a strong opinion regarding illegal immigration. Since President Trump took office in 2017, his administration has focused heavily on reducing illegal immigration by increasing border security and “teaching a lesson” to immigrants who managed to cross them and currently reside in…

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Study Challenges New Restrictions for International Students

NFAP conducts study that contradicts Trump's proposal to limit student visas

Restrictions on immigration during the health crisis It is no secret that the Trump administration constantly refers to immigration, both legal and illegal, as something negative for the economic system. President Trump argues that mass immigration can become an unnecessary burden on the American population and creates job competition between citizens and foreigners. Therefore, the…

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Bishop Raises His Voice for Essential Immigrant Workers

Bishop of Washington sends a written testimony asking for help for immigrants

Bishop of Washington calls for inclusion of essential foreign workers in relief programs Bishop Mario Dorsonville, chairman of the Committee on Migration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a written testimony to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the House Judiciary Committee. The document was discussed during a virtual hearing called…

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