Deportation
Investigation Shows that ICE Strengthened the Spread of COVID-19
A thorough investigation in detention centers around the country The New York Times, in conjunction with the Marshall Project, conducted a comprehensive investigation to analyze the conditions in which immigrants live inside Detention Centers around the US. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) is the entity in charge of supervising immigration detention centers. Therefore,…
Read MoreDeportations Rise Again in the United States
Immigration policies amid a global pandemic Governments around the world had to implement emergency measures when the massive outbreak of Coronavirus started. Clearly, the pandemic forced countries to close borders, safeguard local resources, improve the health system, and protect the local population at all costs. The public health threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Read MoreInternational Students Fear Deportation Amid the Pandemic
The US Universities contemplate the idea of permanent virtual classes The US is known for being a destination of thousands of international students who travel annually to the country to complete their university studies or to start new areas of study. The American pedagogical strategy has always stood out above others in the world due…
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 Catholic Church Disapproves Express Deportations and MPP
The Bishop of El Paso raises his voice The Bishop of El Paso decided to visit a community of pregnant immigrant women who remain at the borders of Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP). This immigration policy, also known as “Remain in Mexico,” requires asylum seekers to stay at the borders of Mexico in…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Express Deportations
The latest decision of the Supreme Court of Justice on express deportations The US Supreme Court of Justice has ruled in favor of President Trump’s request to continue using express deportations without the need to examine every case in a local court. The current administration of the US is using express deportations during the global…
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 MoreThe Number of Immigrants Deported during the Pandemic
Express deportations continue in the midst of a health crisis Our daily life changed radically after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our habits had to adapt to a new lifestyle and most sectors of society were also modified. The health crisis imposed important variations in the way we relate to the environment. Other than…
Read MoreUnaccompanied Minor Deportations are Accepted during the Pandemic
Strict measures in immigration policies Due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory, the current administration of the US has implemented several emergency measures to counteract the impact of the pandemic. Some of these precautions considerably modify the country’s immigration and deportation policies, preventing the entry of thousands of immigrants. Some…
Read MoreThe Debate on Deportations during the Current Juncture
Express deportations during the pandemic In light of the threat to public health caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the current administration of the US decided to execute action plans to prevent the uncontrollable spread of the virus. One of these emergency measures was to close the borders and temporarily ban the entry of asylum seekers…
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