Late last week, the Florida State Senate authorized an immigration plan to increase immigration enforcement that may affect undocumented migrants in the state. The plan can hurt many undocumented migrants seeking asylum and migrant children waiting to be reunited with their families. The controversial plan targets transportation businesses that help bring undocumented immigrants into the […]
The U.S. Can No Longer Deport Migrant Families to Countries Where They Could be Harmed
March 7, 2022 By
Last week, a federal court affirmed the government’s authority to expel migrants under the rump-era “Title 42” order but prohibited border officials from deporting families to countries where they might face persecution. Title 42 was first invoked because of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) back in March 2020. […]
Latina Moms in El Paso Fight Air Pollution, Demand the EPA Intervenes
February 23, 2022 By
When Nayelly Melendez, a Latina mom of three, said her youngest child was experiencing difficulty breathing, the doctors figured out that where they lived in Chamizal, located in El Paso, Texas, could be a possible explanation for the child’s sudden respiratory issues. The American Lung Association ranks El Paso as the country’s 13th worst city […]
Supreme Court to Hear Biden’s Appeal of Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
February 22, 2022 By
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the Biden Administration’s appeal of lower court decisions, which has prevented the government from ending the “Remain in Mexico” policy approved under former President Trump. The policy instructs asylum seekers at the U.S. – Mexico border to remain in Mexico as they wait for their case […]
Migrants on Mexico’s Border Sew Their Mouth Shut to Protest Lack of Entry to the U.S.
February 16, 2022 By
On Tuesday, about a dozen migrants trying to enter Mexico’s southern border sewed their mouths shut in an attempt to persuade Mexico’s immigration officials to grant them access so they can travel to the U.S. The migrants, mostly from Central and South America, assisted each other by sealing their lips using a needle and a […]
“A Day Without Immigrants” Campaign Calls on Immigrants to Stop Work, School, and Spending on Feb. 14th to Push for Immigration Reform
February 14, 2022 By
February 14th is usually a day that everyone associates with love, hearts, and chocolate. However, a campaign called “A Day Without Immigrants” is looking to use the date to raise awareness about the importance of immigrants and their contributions to this country. The campaign was created by Carlos Eduardo Espina, a Mexican-Uruguayan immigrant studying law […]
Biden Administration Aims to Place Migrants Under House Arrest Instead of Detention Centers
February 10, 2022 By
The Biden administration aims to place hundreds of migrants under house arrest in a test program focused on decreasing costs amid raising numbers of crossings at the U.S. – Mexico border. The program is called “Home Curfew” which will take place in Baltimore and Houston. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the program would […]
Immigration Officials Accused of Illegally Deporting Asylum Seekers
February 8, 2022 By
In New Orleans, a national civil rights group the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is accusing immigration officials of deporting asylum-seekers without properly following the lawful process. They filed a complaint against the New Orleans Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) field office. According to SPLC attorneys, some deportations are happening before asylum-seekers can get a […]
U.S. Tests Robotic Patrol Dogs on Mexican Border; Generates Outcry
February 4, 2022 By
The U.S. is testing unarmed robotic patrol dogs along the Mexican border that could provide reinforcement for border guards. This has attracted criticism from domestic rights groups, like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), as a “civil liberties disaster.” This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said that its research and development had offered […]
The Biden Administration Supports Legal Status for Families Separated at Border
February 3, 2022 By
This week, the White House stated their support of permanent legal status for undocumented families separated at the U.S. – Mexico border during the Trump administration. During Trump’s presidency, under the “Zero Tolerance” Policy, over 5,600 undocumented children were separated from their parents. The new standpoint comes at the anniversary of the task force the […]
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