Immigration News
Judge orders the release of immigrants detained by ICE
Human rights continue to win over pandemic Despite tireless attempts by Trump’s government to change immigration policies and make it almost impossible to apply for social benefits, there has been very good news for immigrants in recent weeks. The current administration intends to reduce immigration at all costs to avoid a second wave of Coronavirus’…
Read MorePositive news for immigrants! Sanctuary City wins a case against Trump’s request
Trump’s government wanted to retain funds for Sanctuary City The current administration of the US has an ongoing fight with the Sanctuary Cities that refuse to follow the immigration policies imposed by the President. Sanctuary Cities are known for sheltering undocumented immigrants and avoiding immigration laws. These cities protect immigrants from possible deportation or arrest.…
Read MoreTrump’s government investigates fraudulent citizenships
The government suspects the creation of false citizenships Previously, when the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) did not have high quality technology to verify immigrants’ identity and background, the procedures were simpler and this created many doubts about the veracity of the documentation. Trump’s administration decided to start a relentless search for allegedly false…
Read MoreAmericans Married to Immigrants Do Not Receive Stimulus Check
The stimulus check plan Trump’s government had to take an emergency decision to mitigate the economic crisis caused by the arrival of the Coronavirus. Trump decided to use “stimulus checks” to fuel the continued flow of the economy in the US. These checks are basically a tax refund that citizens pay annually. To be able…
Read MoreDetention center rejects donation of protective masks
The risky situation in immigration detention centers Since the Coronavirus’ outbreak in the US, immigrant rights advocates have complained about the danger in detention centers. As recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the best prevention to avoid the massive spread of COVID-19 is to have social distancing. The reason why the WHO recommends social…
Read MoreImmigrants fear using social benefits during pandemic
The government offers medical aid to all immigrants during COVID-19 outbreak Due to the current health crisis, the US government decided to offer medical support to all immigrants who need it. The main idea of this decision is to prevent any person residing in the country from becoming a carrier of the virus or losing…
Read MoreThe alarming number of infected immigrants
Deportations continue to spread the virus in Central America The number of deportees infected with Coronavirus is alarming and generates fear of a massive spread in the territories of Central America. The US government, in an effort to protect local public health, is deporting hundreds of immigrants daily to Latin American countries such as Honduras,…
Read MoreScammers take advantage of immigrants during pandemic
Scammers use fear generated by pandemic Large numbers of immigrants currently residing in the US are having a difficult time due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The processes of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are mostly delayed and face-to-face appointments were temporarily suspended, at least until May, 2020. Thus, millions of immigrants fear being…
Read MoreUN warns the US about possible human rights violations
Trump’s government decided to curb asylum requests Since the Coronavirus spread around the world, the governments had to take emergency decisions to protect their territories from the possible massive contagion that threatens public health. The US is one of the countries most affected by the outbreak of the pandemic, and sanitary emergency measures are very…
Read MoreReligious leaders want to help immigrants
The pandemic creates generosity with the immigrant population Over the past few weeks, different religious and government entities have come together to provide aid to millions of immigrants during the global health crisis. In fact, several Catholic leaders announced that they will implement different action plans to protect the most vulnerable immigrant population. They declared…
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