Immigration Law
Why Are Advocates Calling for Legalization for Undocumented Immigrants?
The monumental debate surrounding undocumented immigrants The controversy surrounding immigrants residing in the US undocumented, a number that currently exceeds 11 million, has grown considerably over the past few years. This is because, on the one hand, former President Trump’s administration tied to deport as many undocumented foreigners as possible, which sparked nonconformity and pressure…
Read MoreBiden may Continue Using Title 42 to Expel Immigrants
Title 42 as a means to deport migrants In 2020, when the global Coronavirus pandemic suddenly reached the US, then President Donald Trump, like many leaders across the world, implemented unconventional measures to mitigate the impact of the health crisis and protect the local population. Among these unconventional policies, the Trump administration gave the green…
Read MoreDHS Issues New Guidance to Enforce Immigration Law
DHS issues new detention and deportation parameters On Thursday, September 30, 2021, DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued new guidance to enforce immigration law both at the borders and within the US, that is, to address irregular migration. Mayorkas openly states that the Department is aware that there are currently about 11…
Read MoreAvoid Repeating Mistakes – The Right Way to Improve the Immigration System
The same immigration laws for decades Immigration has always been present throughout the history of the US and, as such, it is also quite a controversial topic, especially when it involves debates about national sovereignty, political ideals, or immigration law enforcement. The issue that generates the most controversy among the American population is undoubtedly irregular…
Read MoreDozens of Organizations Call to Include Immigration in the Budget Package
Organizations ask Biden and Congress to support path to citizenship On Wednesday, September 29, a group of 57 organizations focused on civil and human rights sent a letter to President Biden, Vice President Harris and certain members of Congress, asking to include a path to citizenship in the budget package. Interestingly, that same day the…
Read MoreSenate Parliamentarian Rejects Second Immigration Proposal
Senate Parliamentarian rejects second immigration plan in budget package On Wednesday, September 29, the Senate Parliamentarian rejected the second proposal by Democrats to include an immigration resolution in the budget package, narrowing the alternatives available to enact immigration reform through the reconciliation process. This time, Democratic leaders proposed to modify the Registry provision included in…
Read MoreDemocrats Might Use the Registry Provision to Legalize Undocumented Immigrants
Democrats look for options after Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling In light of the immigration-related controversy, the Biden administration realized it would not get bipartisan support in Congress to promote the first comprehensive immigration overhaul in decades, which is why it decided to include an immigration resolution in the 2022 budget package. Democratic leaders introduced the budget…
Read MoreReport: Differences Between Trump and Biden Border Policies
Report comments on Biden and Trump border policies The Bipartisan Policy Center recently released a report analyzing the major differences between border policies implemented under the Trump administration and those implemented under the Biden administration. Clearly, because former President Trump and President Biden have almost diametrically opposed views when it comes to the immigration sector…
Read MoreBiden Could Save DACA, But It Would Still Be Temporary
The never-ending legal battle against DACA DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a deportation relief program initially implemented by the Obama administration in 2012, which protects young immigrants who came to the US as children, known as Dreamers. This program offers amnesty to eligible Dreamers for two years with the possibility of extension and…
Read MoreBiden Administration Takes New Steps to Protect DACA
Biden’s DHS moves to preserve DACA On Monday, September 27, Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) unveiled a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks to reimplement or recreate the deportation relief program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). This action by the Biden administration comes after a Texas federal judge ruled against DACA…
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