Weekly Immigration News Recap: September 25, 2023

Here are the immigration news highlights from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) news clips from September 18 to 22, 2023.

Wall Street Journal

• Analyzing the inefficiencies and challenges of the Biden administration’s border policies.
• The Biden Administration is set to provide work permits to approximately 470,000 Venezuelan migrants.
• The city of Eagle Pass in Texas faces a significant influx of migrants.

Bloomberg

• Spotlight on the judge presiding over DACA cases and his history of decisions against deportation relief.
• House Republicans gear up for a confrontation over immigration amid government shutdown threats.
• Uncertainty surrounds DACA as the case makes its way back to the Supreme Court.

Politico

• A family’s hope for their sick child’s safety in America is shattered by entry denial.
• House GOP’s new spending plan falls short of preventing a government shutdown.
• The Federal Reserve finds an unexpected ally in combating inflation.

Newsbreak

• Examining the GOP’s role in exacerbating the immigration crisis.

Marketplace

• The importance of immigration reform in maintaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.

Associated Press

• Florida’s immigrant community faces uncertainty and fear due to new legislation.
• Democratic allies of President Biden are pushing for work permits for asylum-seekers.
• The U.S. authorizes legal work for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans residing in the country.
• Asylum-seekers adapt and respond to US immigration changes, leading to increased pressure on border agents.

New York Times

• Restrictions loom on Mayor Adams’s spending on migrant-related activities.
• Examining the reasons behind Los Angeles’ ability to avoid the migrant crisis affecting New York.
• Investigating the connection between child labor and border issues.
• The U.S. explores strategies to manage migration by shifting border controls further south.
• Authorities are in crisis mode as a Texas city experiences an overwhelming influx of migrants.
• President Biden navigates conflicting pressures in addressing the migrant crisis.

CBS News

• Latino voters express a desire for more decisive action from Biden on immigration.
• Inspector reveals that U.S. border agents are separating families to mitigate overcrowding issues.
• The U.S. grants legal status and work permits to a significant number of Venezuelan migrants in response to pressures from cities facing strain.
• Near-record levels of migrant crossings challenge the Biden administration’s border strategy.

Los Angeles Times

• Immigrants uphold American optimism in a time characterized by growing pessimism.
• Clarifying misconceptions about the impact of receiving food stamps on green card eligibility.
• Public dissatisfaction with the political system raises questions about the potential impact of immigrants and the youth.

Border Report

• DHS official emphasizes the importance of addressing immigration reform in congressional budget discussions.

CNN

• The Biden administration explores the possibility of increasing the refugee ceiling for the upcoming fiscal year.
• The Biden administration unveils relief measures for Venezuelans, potentially placating officials in New York City.

Ed Source

• Advocates call for a lasting solution to immigration following a recent adverse DACA ruling.

Truthout

• The future of “Dreamers” appears to be heading towards a Supreme Court dominated by conservative justices.

Washington Post

• The House GOP faces criticism from within its ranks over a short-term funding deal.
• GOP struggles with internal discord over funding, leading to challenges in the House.

NBC News

• A significant increase in illegal border crossings is reported, with 7,500 migrants stopped in a single day.
• A Mexican firm halts freight trains to the U.S. border due to a surge in migrants hitching rides.
• Vice President Harris advocates for Biden’s policies on abortion rights and immigration at a Hispanic conference.

NPR

• The U.S. announces the expansion of Temporary Protected Status for a large number of Venezuelans.
• Mexico advocates for an undocumented immigrant detained under Florida’s new legislation.
  

Reuters

• Former President Trump pledges to deploy troops to the US-Mexico border if re-elected.