His sweeping immigration plan doesn’t even bother pretending to implement enforcement provisions.
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Biden to Propose Eight-Year Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
On the campaign trail, Biden repeatedly promised that immigration reform would come on day one of his administration.
U.S. Facing ‘Another Potential Southwest Border Crisis’ as Biden Takes Office
Environmental, economic, and political factors have created the perfect storm for another potential southwest border crisis.
Trump Administration Works to Limit Immigration in Final Days
The administration said it would allow federal officials to have more discretion in approving immigration applications.
Undocumented NJ Residents at Risk Under New Proposed Rules
Reading Time: 3 minutes Later this week, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will formally decide on rules that
Biden to Rescind Major Trump-Era Immigration Restrictions through Executive Orders
Biden’s plan would be a complete about-face from the current administration’s immigration restrictions.
Justice Department Announces Rule to Bar Some Criminal Illegal Immigrants from Asylum
The Departments of Justice and Homeland Security on Tuesday announced new regulations barring illegal immigrants who have committed certain crimes
Supreme Court to Hear Cases on Border Wall Funding, ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
Those cases could be among the first for Judge Amy Coney Barrett if Senate Republicans succeed in confirming her to
ICE Planning Arrests in Sanctuary Cities
The operation could begin as early as this week in California before moving on to cities including Denver and Philadelphia.
Claims of Medical Abuse of ICE Inmates in Georgia Prompt Outrage
Reading Time: 5 minutes — OPINION — A whistleblower’s claims that immigrants at a federal detention center in Georgia were
Group of Anti-ICE Protesters Arrested at World Trade Center after Reports on Forced Hysterectomies
Eight protesters were arrested as a group of 50 to 60 made their way from Foley Square to World Trade
Federal Court Blocks Trump Order to Exclude Illegal Immigrants from Census Count
“The Presidential Memorandum violates the statutes governing the census and apportionment in two clear respects,” the judges wrote in their
Pandemic Threatens American DREAMers
Reading Time: 13 minutes The US Supreme Court’s rejection of President Donald Trump’s attempt to repeal the Deferred Action for
Ted Cruz Slams Trump’s ‘Road to Citizenship’ Claim for Pending DACA Executive Order: ‘HUGE Mistake’
Cruz’s reaction came after Trump revealed in an interview with Telemundo that he would give DACA recipients “a road to
ICE Says Students on Visas Must Leave U.S. If Schools Transition to Online-Only
Universities are required to certify by July 15 whether they will offer some in-person classes or operate on an online-only basis.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin. Rule on Third-Country Asylum Seekers
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly said that the administration violated the Administrative Procedure Act when adopting the policy.
The Supreme Court Gives Amnesty to Illegal Regulations
In a nation of laws, no federal agency should ever need more reason to pull an unlawful regulation up by
Email Blunder Reveals Student Info and University Negligence
Reading Time: 5 minutes A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recruiter exposed the sensitive information — including visa status
Trump Admin. Implements Indefinite Border Restrictions for Duration of Pandemic
The rule gives Centers for Disease Control and Prevention head Robert Redfield the authority to reopen U.S. borders to tourist
Trump Admin. to Extend Border Restrictions Until Coronavirus No Longer Poses a ‘Danger’
The president signed an executive order in March implementing the restrictions and the order was renewed in April.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Admin. Move to Block Funding from Sanctuary Cities
The decision diverged from one made by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in February, that sided with the Trump
Trump Announces 60-Day ‘Pause’ for Some Immigration
The pause will apply specifically to applicants for permanent residencies, and not to workers applying for temporary residencies.
Trump Announces Executive Order to Suspend Immigration Due to Coronavirus
Details have not yet been released about how long the suspension would continue or how it would affect different prospective
Forced Court Appearances Jeopardize Migrants and Their Lawyers
Reading Time: 3 minutes In spite of nationwide sheltering in place orders, federal immigration officials are still forcing migrants to
ICE to Scale Back Arrests of Illegal Immigrants During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Wednesday the agency would scale back arrests of illegal immigrants due to the
Trump Admin. to Send Back All Asylum-Seekers at Border to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
The Trump administration is planning to immediately deport any illegal immigrants caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border during the coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court Allows ‘Remain in Mexico’ Rule to Remain in Place
The court’s decision overturns a lower court injunction against the policy covering the entire U.S.-Mexico border.
Greece Accuses Turkey of Using Tear Gas to Help Refugees Breach Border
A video clip released by Athens purports to show Turkish riot police behind shields firing tear gas towards Greece.
Trump Accuses Sotomayor of Using ‘Shame’ to Turn Conservative Justices against His Administration
This follows a 5-4 ruling which allowed the Trump administration to implement its “public charge” rule.
Barr Announces Sweeping Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities for ‘Getting in the Way’ of Federal Immigration Law
Barr said the Justice Department would move to file lawsuits against localities with sanctuary policies designed to obstruct federal immigration
Trump Accuses Dems of Sheltering Illegal Immigrant Criminals Rather Than Creating ‘A Sanctuary for Law-Abiding Americans’
President Trump touted his commitment to combating illegal immigration during the State of the Union address on Tuesday, and attacked
The Marked Individual
Silicon Valley isn’t just a threat not only to our community life but also to the individual and his right
Warren Proposes New DOJ Task Force Dedicated to Retroactively Investigating Trump Admin ‘Violations’
Elizabeth Warren unveiled a plan Tuesday that calls for a Justice Department task force to investigate immigration ‘violations’ by the
Trump Administration Expands ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
Border Patrol has reported apprehending 33,000 migrants along the southern border in November 2019, down from 114,000 in May.
Chief Border Enforcement Official Casts Doubt on Goal to Build Wall by 2021
Chief Border Enforcement Official Mark Morgan cast doubt on the administration’s goal of completing construction of the southern border wall
DHS Slams New York Law Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Obtain Driver’s Licenses
The so-called “Green Light” law took effect on Monday as illegal immigrants lined up outside New York City DMV branches
Spending Bill Will Earmark $1.4 Billion for Border Barriers
The 2020 spending bill expected to pass this week will include $1.375 billion for the construction and maintenance of barriers
House Republican Calls for ‘Marshall Plan’ to Reduce Illegal Immigration from Central America
Rep. Will Hurd on Monday called for the Trump administration to develop a “Marshall Plan” for Central American nations to
Texas Democrats Urge Pelosi to Press for Border Security as Part of USMCA Deal
Texas Dems Gonzalez and Vela urged Nancy Pelosi to press Mexico for firm security commitments to protect U.S. trade and
Oregon Supreme Court Bans ICE from Making Courthouse Arrests to ‘Provide Access to Justice’
In a statement, ICE protested the decision, and said it could “refer those who obstruct our lawful enforcement efforts for
DACA’s Day in Court
If Congress and the president fail to respond sensibly and humanely to a legally sound Supreme Court decision, the fault