Political Asylum
Hundreds of Immigrants Must Wait in Mexico to Apply for Asylum
The Migrant Protection Protocol In January 2019, the US government, in an agreement with the Mexican government, decided to implement the Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP). This immigration policy is also known as “Remain in Mexico”. Broadly speaking, the MPP requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico until they receive an official response for their immigration…
Read MoreNew Rule Implemented for Asylum Applications
Asylum seekers face a crossroads The arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic in the US has naturally affected certain communities more than others. There are sectors of society that have felt stronger impacts and have had to implement changes in order to survive and overcome the current health crisis. For instance, immigrants planning to apply…
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 MoreJudge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Ban Political Asylum
Promising news for immigrants in the US Finally, after countless restrictions and changes recently implemented by Trump’s government in the immigration policies of the US, the immigrant community can keep the illusion of building a promising future in North America. Asylum seekers have suffered the most from the emergency measures implemented during the massive outbreak…
Read MoreThe DHS Denies Work Permits to Most Asylum Seekers
The DHS complicates the process for asylum seekers to get employment authorization The global pandemic has given the Trump administration an opportunity to implement stringent and often labeled “arbitrary” measures to reduce immigration in the US. During the past few years, one of the main focuses of Trump’s administration has been to reduce the number…
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 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 MoreNew Measures for Asylum Requests in the US
The Department of Homeland Security along with the Department of Justice Last Monday, June 15, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced new regulations for asylum requests in the US. In addition to these two entities, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the US Citizenship and…
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…
Read MoreWork Permits for Asylum Seekers may be Denied
Reforms to immigration laws proposed by Trump The current administration of the US has the goal of reducing illegal immigration at all costs. Now that the elections are near, President Trump is creating a new reform to immigration laws to present as the main pillar of his campaign. Over the past few years, the government…
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