Coronavirus
The Number of Immigrants Detained at the Borders Increases
Wave of immigrants on the southern borders of the US The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the branches of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is one of the entities in charge of supervising the movement at the borders and review the processes of immigrants who arrive at the borders…
Read MoreForeign Agricultural Workers are Urgently Needed in the US
Temporary visas for foreign farm workers Annually, thousands of farmers travel to the US to work for local producers who supply the food markets that feed American families. The US’ food supply chain benefits greatly from foreign workforce. It also offers a great opportunity for foreign farmers to come to the country to have a…
Read MoreThe MPP in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
The Migrant Protection Protocol One of the pillars of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has been his ideal of restructuring the immigration sector in the US. On the one hand, President Trump believes that reducing illegal immigration brings gigantic benefits to the country since it safeguards local resources and prevents undocumented foreigners from using social benefits…
Read MoreGuatemala Places a Limit on Deportations from the US
Guatemala asks the US to decrease the number of deported immigrants One of the most controversial issues during the current health crisis has been express deportations from the US to Central American countries. Due to a series of commitments and agreements with the current administration of the US, Guatemala is one of the Central American…
Read MoreThe US Continues to Export COVID-19 to Guatemala
Deportations are common amid the global pandemic Since the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US, the Trump administration has announced several changes in deportation policies. In fact, express deportations, exempted from protocols established by the law, are accepted during the health crisis caused by the COVID-19. The Trump administration presents several theories regarding the…
Read MoreChanges in Immigration Policies during the Pandemic
The pandemic forced the government to take emergency measures The restrictions on immigration policies have been considerably increased due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory. It is essential to clarify that the current government of the US, led by President Trump, is part of the Republican party and has tried…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Face Difficulties at Mexico’s Borders
Immigrants must remain on the borders of Mexico The Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP) is an agreement signed between the governments of the US and Mexico. This agreement is commonly known as “Remain in Mexico”. Broadly speaking, MPP states that immigrants who arrive at the borders of the US and wish to apply for political asylum…
Read MoreNon-Essential Travel Restriction Extends in the US
Actions taken by Trump’s government In light of the threat to public health caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic, the current administration of the US has taken several emergency measures to protect legal citizens and the health system. One of these emergency measures implemented by Trump’s government was to close the borders to restrict the…
Read MoreImmigrant Advocates Request Official Report of COVID-19 cases to ICE
The alarming number of positive cases of COVID-19 in ICE facilities The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the agency in charge of protecting the borders, detaining undocumented immigrants trying to cross borders illegally, and monitoring merchandise entering the US. ICE is in charge of immigration detention centers around the country and currently has approximately…
Read MoreThe most Recent Changes in Immigration Policies
The most notable changes in immigration policies during the pandemic The massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory brought many changes in the immigration policies of the United States. President Trump has implemented several stringent measures that have created much controversy among immigrant communities, immigrant rights advocates, critics specialized in immigration policies, senators,…
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