Immigration
Several Leaders Support Protection for Documented Dreamers
Documented Dreamers are also in limbo It is common to hear discussions or debates about Dreamers, who are young immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. Usually, there is a gigantic social controversy about what the local government should do for them and their future in North America. However,…
Read MoreBiden Could Save DACA, But It Would Still Be Temporary
The never-ending legal battle against DACA DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a deportation relief program initially implemented by the Obama administration in 2012, which protects young immigrants who came to the US as children, known as Dreamers. This program offers amnesty to eligible Dreamers for two years with the possibility of extension and…
Read MoreBiden’s Approach to Immigration Loses Credibility Among Citizens
Survey: Approval of Biden’s immigration plans plummets Pew Research Center conducted a survey between September 13-19 that included 10,371 respondents, which reveals that the American public’s approval rating of Biden’s approach to immigration has fallen dramatically over the past few months. Let’s look at the key figures: 56% of respondents do not trust Biden’s decisions…
Read MoreThe Border Situation Sparks Controversy Again
Alarming border apprehension rates Immigration has always been a controversial issue in the US, especially because this North American nation is the destination of hundreds of thousands of foreigners from all over the world, including people who try to enter the country without legal documentation. In fact, the issue that generates the most socio-political controversy…
Read MoreDoes the Senate Parliamentarian’s Decision Really Affect Biden’s Immigration Plans?
Democrats face barriers related to the immigration sector Democratic leaders are trying to circumvent the Republican filibuster in Congress by introducing an immigration resolution in the budget reconciliation process, which would allow them to pass the 2022 budget package with only 51 votes in the Senate and, ultimately, subtly push through immigration reform. The immigration…
Read MoreMexico Struggles to Curb Mass Irregular Migration
Mexico is reaching the limit in the battle to curb irregular migration Mexico has accompanied, supported and helped the US in its titanic task of reducing irregular migration levels, which have increased exponentially in recent months. To achieve this goal, Mexico has sent National Guard troops to its southern territory, on the borders with Guatemala,…
Read MorePoll: Battleground States Support Immigration Reform
Poll finds battleground states support path to citizenship A recent poll conducted by Democratic pollster Matt Barreto and Republican pollster Daron Shaw, which included 1,217 respondents, reveals where battleground states stand on immigration reform. It is important to explain that, in this case, when we talk about immigration reform we are referring to the possibility…
Read MoreBiden Still Has Options to Promote Immigration Reform
Immigration resolution rejected in budget package Recently, in light of the border situation and the lack of bipartisan support in Congress, the Biden administration decided to include an immigration resolution in the 2022 budget package. This budget package proposes to invest $3.5 trillion in different sectors to boost the economy in times of global crisis.…
Read MoreIs Biden Acting Effectively Regarding the Border Situation?
Border controversy grows again The border situation has been a truly major obstacle for the Biden administration, especially when it comes to promoting comprehensive reform or implementing welcoming immigration policies. By this, we refer to the surge of illegal border crossings that has increased exponentially since the beginning of the year. After several months, border…
Read MoreDemocrats Plan to Change the Strategy for Immigration Reform
Biden’s immigration plans obstructed by Senate Parliamentarian President Biden arrived to the White House with an ambitious immigration agenda, which includes comprehensive reform to restructure the local immigration system from its roots and open a path to legalization for millions of undocumented immigrants. However, the surge of illegal border crossings that has increased exponentially since…
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