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Her trafficking story became political theater. It āisnāt a game,ā she says.
- Karla Jacinto, a survivor of human trafficking, has been thrust into the spotlight after her story was mentioned in a State of the Union rebuttal by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. - Britt used Jacinto's story to criticize the Biden administration's immigr...- Karla Jacinto, a survivor of human trafficking, has been thrust into the spotlight after her story was mentioned in a State of the Union rebuttal by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. - Britt used Jacinto's story to criticize the Biden administration's immigr... -
Immigration judges union, a frequent critic, is told to get approval before speaking publicly
A union of immigration judges has been ordered to get supervisor approval to speak to anyone outside the Justice Department, potentially quieting a frequent critic of heavily backlogged immigration courts in an election year.A union of immigration judges has been ordered to get supervisor approval to speak to anyone outside the Justice Department, potentially quieting a frequent critic of heavily backlogged immigration courts in an election year. -
Migrant crossings along the southern border increase as officials prepare for larger spike
- Migrant crossings along the southern border have increased in February after a drop in January. - The Biden administration is preparing for a larger spike in migration this spring. - The number of migrant crossings in February is still below recor...- Migrant crossings along the southern border have increased in February after a drop in January. - The Biden administration is preparing for a larger spike in migration this spring. - The number of migrant crossings in February is still below recor... -
Biden and Trump both plan trips to the Mexico border Thursday, dueling for advantage on immigration
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nationās broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch t...President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nationās broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch t... -
Biden weighs invoking executive authority to stage border crackdown ahead of 2024 election
- President Biden is considering using executive authority to crack down on migrants at the southern border. - He may invoke a law dating back to 1952, known as 212(f), to restrict access to the U.S. asylum system. - The law allows the president to ...- President Biden is considering using executive authority to crack down on migrants at the southern border. - He may invoke a law dating back to 1952, known as 212(f), to restrict access to the U.S. asylum system. - The law allows the president to ... -
US immigration and crime questions, answered by criminologists
A recent Pew Research Center report found that 57% of Americans believe that the large number of migrants seeking to enter the US leads to more crime. However, numerous studies have shown no connection between immigration and crime. Some studies have...A recent Pew Research Center report found that 57% of Americans believe that the large number of migrants seeking to enter the US leads to more crime. However, numerous studies have shown no connection between immigration and crime. Some studies have... -
How right-wing misinformation on immigration crosses over to the Spanish media
Spanish-language misinformation about immigration largely mirrors the falsehoods spread by right-wing media outlets in English, according to researchers. Anti-immigrant rhetoric and false narratives increased as coverage of the Senate's border securi...Spanish-language misinformation about immigration largely mirrors the falsehoods spread by right-wing media outlets in English, according to researchers. Anti-immigrant rhetoric and false narratives increased as coverage of the Senate's border securi... -
Immigration cuts could dent US economy at crucial time, experts say
Experts warn that proposals to cut immigration in the US could have a negative impact on the economy. A bipartisan Senate deal to tighten border security and reduce immigration has been stalled by objections from House Republicans who want even stric...Experts warn that proposals to cut immigration in the US could have a negative impact on the economy. A bipartisan Senate deal to tighten border security and reduce immigration has been stalled by objections from House Republicans who want even stric... -
Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation
President Biden has granted a reprieve to around 6,000 Palestinians in the United States, protecting them from deportation for the next 18 months. This decision was made under an immigration program called Deferred Enforced Departure, which allows im...President Biden has granted a reprieve to around 6,000 Palestinians in the United States, protecting them from deportation for the next 18 months. This decision was made under an immigration program called Deferred Enforced Departure, which allows im... -
Memorandum on the Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians
In response to the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, following a terrorist attack by Hamas and Israel's military response, the White House has issued a memorandum directing the deferral of remova...In response to the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, following a terrorist attack by Hamas and Israel's military response, the White House has issued a memorandum directing the deferral of remova... -
The House just impeached Alejandro Mayorkas. Here's what happens next.
The House of Representatives has voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years. House Republicans accused Mayorkas of refusing to comply with ...The House of Representatives has voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years. House Republicans accused Mayorkas of refusing to comply with ... -
Border life goes on despite bill failure and threat to 'shut it down.'
The failure of a bill and threats to "shut down the border" have left border residents confused and frustrated. The meaning of these statements differs for those living on the border compared to politicians in Washington, D.C. Art historian and forme...The failure of a bill and threats to "shut down the border" have left border residents confused and frustrated. The meaning of these statements differs for those living on the border compared to politicians in Washington, D.C. Art historian and forme... -
A doomsday clock has begun ticking for key Department of Homeland Security operations
The Department of Homeland Security is facing a funding crisis as border security provisions were removed from a national security bill due to Republican opposition. This has left the agency unprepared to handle the influx of migrants and unable to m...The Department of Homeland Security is facing a funding crisis as border security provisions were removed from a national security bill due to Republican opposition. This has left the agency unprepared to handle the influx of migrants and unable to m... -
Migrants in Mexico have used CBP One app 64 million times to request entry into U.S.
Migrants in Mexico have used the CBP One app over 64 million times to request entry into the U.S., according to internal government documents. The app, implemented by the Biden administration, allows migrants to apply for an appointment to be process...Migrants in Mexico have used the CBP One app over 64 million times to request entry into the U.S., according to internal government documents. The app, implemented by the Biden administration, allows migrants to apply for an appointment to be process... -
7 questions about migration and the US-Mexico border, answered
Last year, there was a significant increase in the number of people crossing the US-Mexico border. This article provides answers to seven key questions about migration and the border situation. The recent immigration deal in Congress, aimed at enhanc...Last year, there was a significant increase in the number of people crossing the US-Mexico border. This article provides answers to seven key questions about migration and the border situation. The recent immigration deal in Congress, aimed at enhanc... -
Biden's new move is playing offense on border politics. But will voters be swayed?
President Biden is taking a new approach to border politics by going on the offensive, as Republicans in Congress blocked bipartisan legislation on border security. Biden criticized Republicans for being afraid of former President Trump and accused h...President Biden is taking a new approach to border politics by going on the offensive, as Republicans in Congress blocked bipartisan legislation on border security. Biden criticized Republicans for being afraid of former President Trump and accused h... -
Several US immigration, naturalization fees to increase in April
Starting in April, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise the cost of certain immigration and naturalization requests. However, some fees, such as those for replacing permanent resident cards, will actually decrease. In December, th...Starting in April, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise the cost of certain immigration and naturalization requests. However, some fees, such as those for replacing permanent resident cards, will actually decrease. In December, th... -
Immigration Surge Forecasted to Boost U.S. Economy
Growth in the labor force driven by migration will help bolster the U.S. economy by about $7 trillion over the next decade, per the Congressional Budget Office.Growth in the labor force driven by migration will help bolster the U.S. economy by about $7 trillion over the next decade, per the Congressional Budget Office. -
Johnson fires warning shot at Senate border talks
Speaker Mike Johnson has warned senators negotiating a border deal that their proposal could be "dead on arrival" in the House. In a letter to his colleagues, Johnson expressed frustration with the Senate's inability to reach an agreement and stated ...Speaker Mike Johnson has warned senators negotiating a border deal that their proposal could be "dead on arrival" in the House. In a letter to his colleagues, Johnson expressed frustration with the Senate's inability to reach an agreement and stated ... -
Nine US Governors Call for Action on Immigration Reform
Overview: 1. **Democratic Governors' Initiative**: The article likely discusses a collective effort by Democratic governors to advocate for immigration reform in the United States. This suggests that the focus is on policy changes related to immigr...Overview: 1. **Democratic Governors' Initiative**: The article likely discusses a collective effort by Democratic governors to advocate for immigration reform in the United States. This suggests that the focus is on policy changes related to immigr... -
Lead GOP negotiator: No border package vote this week, 'very hopeful' on deal text
Sen. James Lankford, the lead GOP negotiator on a border-foreign aid package, has announced that there will not be a vote on the bipartisan proposal this week. Instead, Lankford is hopeful that he, along with Chris Murphy and Kyrsten Sinema, can rele...Sen. James Lankford, the lead GOP negotiator on a border-foreign aid package, has announced that there will not be a vote on the bipartisan proposal this week. Instead, Lankford is hopeful that he, along with Chris Murphy and Kyrsten Sinema, can rele... -
Murphy says border talks 'largely done,' signaling potential final phase
Bipartisan border talks have reached the Senate Appropriations Committee, indicating a potential final phase, according to lead Democratic negotiator Sen. Chris Murphy. He stated that their work is largely done and the conversation has shifted to App...Bipartisan border talks have reached the Senate Appropriations Committee, indicating a potential final phase, according to lead Democratic negotiator Sen. Chris Murphy. He stated that their work is largely done and the conversation has shifted to App... -
A last sticking point in border security negotiations is humanitarian parole. Here's what that means
The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat...The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat... -
AI Tool Updated To Help Immigration Attys With Legal Tasks - Law360
The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrati...The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrati... -
How Bidenās Immigration Fight Threatens His Biggest Foreign Policy Win
The increasing number of people crossing the US-Mexico border is a political vulnerability for President Biden, affecting his approval rating and exposing him to attacks. This crisis is now jeopardizing America's support for the war in Ukraine, which...The increasing number of people crossing the US-Mexico border is a political vulnerability for President Biden, affecting his approval rating and exposing him to attacks. This crisis is now jeopardizing America's support for the war in Ukraine, which... -
The Biden administration escalates its border dispute with Texas after 3 migrants drown
The Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are engaged in a heated border dispute after three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the border. Governor Abbott has taken control of a city park that is a popular route for illegal cro...The Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are engaged in a heated border dispute after three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the border. Governor Abbott has taken control of a city park that is a popular route for illegal cro... -
Why today's W.H. meeting may be a waste
President Joe Biden is meeting with the Big Four today to discuss Ukraine aid and national security. However, this meeting may be a waste of time as Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have conflicting incentives and disag...President Joe Biden is meeting with the Big Four today to discuss Ukraine aid and national security. However, this meeting may be a waste of time as Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have conflicting incentives and disag... -
Biden to meet with top congressional leaders on immigration and Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to the White House to discuss national security funding, including aid for Ukraine and Israel, as well as border security. The meeting, which includes House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sena...President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to the White House to discuss national security funding, including aid for Ukraine and Israel, as well as border security. The meeting, which includes House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sena... -
Plan to Hike Visa Application Fees Under White House Review
A rule updating visa application fees for immigrants and temporary foreign workers for the first time since 2016 is under review at the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.A rule updating visa application fees for immigrants and temporary foreign workers for the first time since 2016 is under review at the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. -
Mayorkas impeachment effort criticized, called 'policy dispute' by group of Democrats
A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ...A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ... -
Impeachment and Border Talks Put G.O.P. at Odds Over Mayorkas
House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, while Senate Republicans are negotiating a border security deal with him. This divide among Republicans could complicate efforts to reach an agreement on new ...House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, while Senate Republicans are negotiating a border security deal with him. This divide among Republicans could complicate efforts to reach an agreement on new ... -
Schumer and McConnell say Senate will take up immigration and national security package in the new year
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have announced that the Senate will not reach a deal on immigration this week, but will instead focus on a larger national security package in the new year. The package will inc...Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have announced that the Senate will not reach a deal on immigration this week, but will instead focus on a larger national security package in the new year. The package will inc... -
White House agitates allies with major border concessions as it races to get Ukraine aid deal
The White House is facing pressure to pass Ukraine aid, which is forcing Democrats to confront immigration policies tied to former President Donald Trump. This has caused frustration among President Joe Biden's allies and highlights the complexities ...The White House is facing pressure to pass Ukraine aid, which is forcing Democrats to confront immigration policies tied to former President Donald Trump. This has caused frustration among President Joe Biden's allies and highlights the complexities ...
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