Last week, Ellen participated in AILA’s 2021 Virtual Day of Action. The purpose of the day was to advocate to our legislators in D.C. to: Hold USCIS accountable for inefficient policy changes and crisis-level processing delays, and to return it to its customer-oriented mission. Reform our immigration courts. Reduce and phase out the use of immigration detention. Provide a pathway to citizenship for Read More
George W. Bush Criticizes GOP Approach to Immigration
In a series of interviews held this past weekend, former George W. Bush distanced himself from his party on the topic of immigration. On NBC’s Today show, he said the Republican party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist, and to a certain extent, nativist.” He also criticized the fear mongering tactics of many anti-immigrant Republicans. In a Sunday Washington Post op-ed, George W. Bush advocated for Read More
Voting Reforms Might Have Unintended Consequences for Immigrants
The “For The People” act passed the House in early March. The Democrat-sponsored bill attempts to increase voter turnout through sweeping reforms. This legislation is especially intended to help voters of color. However, some immigration experts have raised concerns that the bill may unintentionally harm immigrants. As the bill appears before the Senate, Democrats have found themselves faced with a dilemma. Read More
Biden Signs International Deal Concerning Migration
The Biden administration has come to an agreement with Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras to temporarily increase border security, in an attempt to limit migration to the United States southern border. Mexico will be maintaining a deployment of about 10,000 troops, while Honduras will be deploying about 7,000 police and military personnel to its border. Guatemala plans to send 1,500 police officers and soldiers Read More
Many Undocumented Immigrants Denied COVID-19 Vaccines
Many undocumented immigrants across the country—including essential workers, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing conditions— have been unable to receive COVID-19 vaccines due to lack of government issued identification. While most states offer alternatives to identification cards, such as proof of residency through addressed mail, many experts say the requirements still impose barriers on Read More
Texas Attorney General Paxton Files Lawsuit Over End of “Public Charge” Rule
Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit on behalf of fourteen states in defense of the “public charge” law. This law, which forbids the immigration of individuals suspected of depending on government programs, is currently blocked by the Biden administration. Attorney General Paxton criticized President Biden’s decision under the pretense that it was a significant Texas taxpayer expense. Texas brought Read More
Poor Conditions Continue in Migrant Care Facilities
The Biden administration allowed several journalists into its main border detention facility this Tuesday. These visitors were met with a shocking display of overcrowding, with thousands of people crammed into a space designed for a few hundred. According to the acting executive officer for the U.S. Border Control in Rio Grande Valley, Oscar Escamilla, almost 300 children enter the facility daily. It seems this Read More
Vice President Harris Takes Center Role in Immigration
This past Wednesday President Biden announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will takes center role in immigration. The Vice President will be leading efforts to stem migration at the Southern border. A senior administration official later expanded upon Biden’s remarks, emphasizing their goal of slowing the flow of “irregular migrants” by identifying and addressing the root causes of migration. The official also Read More
Biden Sends Top Officials to Latin American Countries Amid Surge in Migration at Southern Border
President Biden will be dispatching top officials to various countries in Latin America as the number of migrants arriving at the United States southern border swells. Roberta Johnson, the National Security Council member overseeing border concerns, will be heading to Mexico to “develop an effective and humane plan of action to manage migration” with the Mexican government. Meanwhile, the White House’s senior Read More
House Passes Bill for DREAMers
The House of Representatives has just passed the American Dream and Promise Act 2021. The bill, sponsored by California Democratic Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard, would provide a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers, Temporary Protected Status recipients, and Deferred Enforcement Departure beneficiaries. Up to 4.4 million individuals might be eligible for permanent residence under the bill. All House Read More
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