Weekly Immigration News Recap: September 19, 2023

Here are the immigration news highlights from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) news clips from September 11 to 15, 2023.

The Marshall Project 

• Challenges faced by migrants seeking employment while navigating the complexities of the asylum process.
  

The Hill

• Vice President Harris addresses concerns over rising numbers at the border and defends the administration’s stance.
• Advocates express frustration over Biden’s approach to immigration and his reliance on Congress.
• A growing number of House Democrats urge Biden to adopt a broader strategy on immigration.
• The Biden administration grapples with meeting the expectations of its liberal allies on immigration matters.
• DACA faces another legal challenge as it’s declared unlawful once more.

New York Times

• An exploration into the circumstances surrounding a fugitive’s presence in Pennsylvania and questions about deportation.
• Mixed reactions from Massachusetts towns as they receive and accommodate incoming migrants.
• A look into the political dynamics and strategies surrounding the border situation.
• Suggestions and strategies for addressing urban immigration challenges.
• The struggle of New York employers wanting to hire migrants but facing regulatory barriers.
• House tensions rise with McCarthy at the center of budgetary and immigration debates.
• As migrant numbers rise, New York contemplates introducing state work permits.
• Behind the scenes, Trump nudges GOP members to consider impeachment proceedings against Biden.
• Scrutiny over politicians monetizing the migration process to the U.S.

NBC News

• Controversial statement from Vivek Ramaswamy on the status of children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents.
• The unexpected role of major concerts in fostering connections between immigrant parents and their children.
• Despite DACA being ruled illegal, the program persists. Key takeaways from the recent developments.
• A fresh perspective on the border narrative from the ‘Fronterizos’.

Associated Press

• Tensions rise in the House with multiple pressing issues, including immigration.
• DACA’s legality is once again challenged, with the Supreme Court expected to make the final decision.

Politico

• House Democrats push Biden to take more decisive actions in support of undocumented immigrants.
• Amidst mounting pressure, Biden’s team steps up to assist migrants in New York eligible for employment.
• Florida faces significant implications from a recent immigration ruling.

Washington Post

• A deep dive into the challenges and security concerns at the southern border as we approach 2024.
• Controversy as a Maryland sheriff is labeled as excessively anti-immigrant, raising questions about collaboration with ICE.
• A Mexican journalist, previously targeted for deportation, is granted asylum eligibility.
• A tumultuous week in the House concludes with looming threats of a government shutdown.

The Guardian

• The DeSantis law poses challenges for recovery efforts in Idalia, with deportation fears prevalent.

Axios

• A surge in Mexican families crossing into the U.S., marking a significant uptick in numbers.
• Despite DACA’s legal challenges, current beneficiaries continue to receive protections.

NPR

• The U.S. witnessed a record surge in its immigrant population in the previous year.

Los Angeles Times:

• DHS investigates potential biases in prosecuting migrants from Muslim-majority nations.

Reuters

• Another setback for DACA as a U.S. judge rules against Biden’s regulations for ‘Dreamers’.