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Will an Emergency Law Used to Keep Out Migrants Become Permanent?
At the start of the pandemic, the Trump Administration invoked an obscure provision called Title 42 to effectively stop migration. Even as other COVID restrictions are lifted, anti-immigration politicians insist that it remain in place.At the start of the pandemic, the Trump Administration invoked an obscure provision called Title 42 to effectively stop migration. Even as other COVID restrictions are lifted, anti-immigration politicians insist that it remain in place. -
Why Trump’s threats to birthright citizenship spark fear
Former President Trump this week tossed a bone to immigration hawks, promising to issue an executive order rescinding birthright citizenship if he returns to the White House. The pledge drew groans…Former President Trump this week tossed a bone to immigration hawks, promising to issue an executive order rescinding birthright citizenship if he returns to the White House. The pledge drew groans… -
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... -
Who took water barrels meant to help migrants on the hot Texas border?
A humanitarian group in Texas says that 12 water barrels meant to help migrants on the hot border have been taken, and they believe it was sabotage by anti-immigrant forces. Ruben Garza, an investigator in Jim Hogg County, is now searching for the...A humanitarian group in Texas says that 12 water barrels meant to help migrants on the hot border have been taken, and they believe it was sabotage by anti-immigrant forces. Ruben Garza, an investigator in Jim Hogg County, is now searching for the... -
Who Is Perla? A Central Figure in Florida's Migrant Flights Emerges.
Investigators believe a woman with a background in military counterintelligence was sent to Texas to recruit migrants for the flights to Martha’s Vineyard.Investigators believe a woman with a background in military counterintelligence was sent to Texas to recruit migrants for the flights to Martha’s Vineyard. -
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 ... -
What's going on with Title 42?
Late Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an 11th-hour request by a group of Republican attorneys general seeking to extend the border restrictions.Late Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an 11th-hour request by a group of Republican attorneys general seeking to extend the border restrictions. -
What to know about Biden’s controversial new rule for asylum seekers
The proposed regulation will impose new restrictions on who can seek asylum in the United States by penalizing migrants who cross the border without authorization or fail to apply for protections in another country if they pass through one en route.The proposed regulation will impose new restrictions on who can seek asylum in the United States by penalizing migrants who cross the border without authorization or fail to apply for protections in another country if they pass through one en route. -
What Biden's new immigration policies mean for the United States — and Latin America
Latin America's migration crisis is one of the most pressing and complex issues facing President Biden - we look at what his administration's new rules mean on both sides of the southern border.Latin America's migration crisis is one of the most pressing and complex issues facing President Biden - we look at what his administration's new rules mean on both sides of the southern border. -
What Biden can and can’t do to get migrants working
The process of expediting work authorization for migrants will not be easy or quick for President Biden. However, there are two primary options to consider: asylum and temporary protected status (TPS). While expanding work eligibility will require co...The process of expediting work authorization for migrants will not be easy or quick for President Biden. However, there are two primary options to consider: asylum and temporary protected status (TPS). While expanding work eligibility will require co... -
US Immigration Rebounds But Remains Far From Plugging Labor Gaps
Immigration to the US is rebounding after a sharp two-year slowdown, but the pickup is unlikely to plug the pandemic-induced gap in new arrivals amid persistent employee shortages in industries reliant on foreigners.Immigration to the US is rebounding after a sharp two-year slowdown, but the pickup is unlikely to plug the pandemic-induced gap in new arrivals amid persistent employee shortages in industries reliant on foreigners. -
Unorthodox immigration bill catches both parties by surprise
CORRECTION: Sen. Chris Coons represents Delaware in the Senate. His state affiliation was misidentified in an earlier version of this story. A new bipartisan immigration bill is spurring mixed reac…CORRECTION: Sen. Chris Coons represents Delaware in the Senate. His state affiliation was misidentified in an earlier version of this story. A new bipartisan immigration bill is spurring mixed reac… -
Undocumented immigrant workers are helping clean up Florida after Hurricane Ian
Immigrant workers, many undocumented, are helping to clean up parts of Southwest Florida devastated by Hurricane Ian. But Gov. Ron DeSantis is openly hostile about undocumented people in his state.Immigrant workers, many undocumented, are helping to clean up parts of Southwest Florida devastated by Hurricane Ian. But Gov. Ron DeSantis is openly hostile about undocumented people in his state. -
U.S. Will Build Stretch of Border Wall and Begin Deportations to Venezuela
The Biden administration has announced plans to expand the border wall on the Mexican border and begin deporting Venezuelans in an effort to address the ongoing migrant surge. This is a reversal of President Biden's previous stance against the border...The Biden administration has announced plans to expand the border wall on the Mexican border and begin deporting Venezuelans in an effort to address the ongoing migrant surge. This is a reversal of President Biden's previous stance against the border... -
U.S. weighs 300,000 additional work visas to ease migration pressure
he Biden administration will propose issuing 300,000 temporary work visas to Mexicans and Central Americans to ease migration challenges in both countries, Mexico’s minister of the Interior says.he Biden administration will propose issuing 300,000 temporary work visas to Mexicans and Central Americans to ease migration challenges in both countries, Mexico’s minister of the Interior says. -
U.S. offers nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits following demands from ...
The Biden administration has granted nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. the opportunity to live and work legally in the country. The Department of Homeland Security expanded the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuel...The Biden administration has granted nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. the opportunity to live and work legally in the country. The Department of Homeland Security expanded the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuel... -
U.S. Immigration Views Remain Mixed and Highly Partisan
Americans offer mixed guidance on the future of immigration, although slightly more now say they want it decreased than increased. The shift is driven by Republicans.Americans offer mixed guidance on the future of immigration, although slightly more now say they want it decreased than increased. The shift is driven by Republicans. -
Trump-appointed judge rejects request to give up Biden immigration case
A federal judge in Texas on Friday refused to transfer a challenge to a new Biden administration immigration policy to a different court, rejecting the administration's claim that the Republican-led states that sued had engaged in "judge shopping" th...A federal judge in Texas on Friday refused to transfer a challenge to a new Biden administration immigration policy to a different court, rejecting the administration's claim that the Republican-led states that sued had engaged in "judge shopping" th... -
Trump's immigration policy becomes GOP orthodoxy
The once-fringe immigration proposals pushed by former President Trump are now the backbone of the GOP’s immigration and border security platform. Trump, who is leading the race for the 2024 …The once-fringe immigration proposals pushed by former President Trump are now the backbone of the GOP’s immigration and border security platform. Trump, who is leading the race for the 2024 … -
Top Trump Adviser Pushed for Drone Strikes on Migrants, New Book Claims
Stephen Miller denies the account, and a person present has “no recollection” of the alleged conversation, but the book accuses the top Trump adviser of suggesting an atrocityStephen Miller denies the account, and a person present has “no recollection” of the alleged conversation, but the book accuses the top Trump adviser of suggesting an atrocity -
Title 42 mania undercut by drop in encounters
The frenzy set off over the end of Title 42 has so far been a misfire as the policy’s end precipitated a pause — not a rush — in migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border. In the week prec…The frenzy set off over the end of Title 42 has so far been a misfire as the policy’s end precipitated a pause — not a rush — in migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border. In the week prec… -
TikTok Star Launches Pressure Campaign for Promised Immigrant Relief
A controversial new campaign by popular immigrant rights organizer Carlos Eduardo Espina is calling on Latinos not to vote in November’s midterm elections unless President Joe Biden and the Democrats pass long-promised immigration reform.A controversial new campaign by popular immigrant rights organizer Carlos Eduardo Espina is calling on Latinos not to vote in November’s midterm elections unless President Joe Biden and the Democrats pass long-promised immigration reform. -
There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work?
There is currently a labor shortage in the United States, but it is difficult for migrants to legally work. Many asylum-seekers are waiting for work papers, and lawmakers and business leaders are urging the government to expedite the process. The De...There is currently a labor shortage in the United States, but it is difficult for migrants to legally work. Many asylum-seekers are waiting for work papers, and lawmakers and business leaders are urging the government to expedite the process. The De... -
The White House is discussing a push around immigration — after the midterms
Republicans have sought to put Democrats on the defensive about the issue ahead of November by pointing to record numbers of illegal border crossings.Republicans have sought to put Democrats on the defensive about the issue ahead of November by pointing to record numbers of illegal border crossings.
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