Weekly Immigration News Recap: October 9, 2023

Here are the immigration news highlights from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) news clips from October 2 to 6, 2023.

New York Times

• DeSantis and Trump engage in a competitive display of stringent immigration proposals.
• An exploration into why unauthorized immigration persists, attributing it to its effectiveness.
• Illinois Governor communicates to Biden that the migrant influx is unsustainable.
• Detained immigrants, in desperation, become instrumental in border enforcement efforts.
• The GOP, following Trump’s aggressive stance, contemplates deploying troops to Mexico.
• Blinken visits Mexico amidst escalating tensions related to the border and drug trafficking.
• The Biden administration, in a policy shift, seeks to expand the border wall.
• The U.S. commences deportations of Venezuelans to reduce border numbers.

Associated Press

• A shift in green card processing could result in the U.S. losing numerous international faith leaders.
• A tragic incident involving the death of an Ecuadorian migrant in a van crash in Mexico.
• Debunking the misconception about migrants receiving a monthly $2,200 from the federal government.
• The Biden administration waives numerous federal laws to facilitate border wall construction in South Texas.
• A Texas neighborhood, targeted by right-wing immigration stances, experiences local resistance.
• U.S. officials convey migration concerns in meetings with Mexican counterparts.

Axios

• Biden initiates foreign aid provision aimed at facilitating deportations.

Los Angeles Times

• L.A. welcomes the 20th bus of migrants, an initiative by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
• Despite physical barriers and military presence, migrants find ways, often citing ease with children.

Law 360

• Migrants argue that expedited removals undermine asylum protection mechanisms.

Wall Street Journal

• Migrant-related turmoil at the U.S.-Mexico border adversely affects trade flows.
• The Biden administration reverses policy, resuming border wall construction.
• The Biden administration reverses its policy, resuming construction of the border wall.

CBS News

• The U.S. grapples with mass migration as unlawful crossings at the southern border hit a yearly peak.
• A record-breaking number of Venezuelan migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in September.
• The U.S. reinitiates deportations to Venezuela aiming to mitigate record border arrivals.

CNN

• Discord arises between Chicago and the White House regarding handling the migrant crisis.

The Hill

• Hispanic Democrats strategize to gently persuade the administration on immigration matters.
• Democrats intensify pressure on the White House concerning migrant and border issues.

Washington Post

• Campaigns employ Spanglish as a strategy to appeal to younger Hispanic voters.
• The Biden campaign targets Latino and Black voters with strategic radio advertisements.
• U.S. authorities charge Chinese entities and executives in connection with fentanyl-related crimes.
• Citing safety needs, the Biden administration plans to construct new border barriers.c

Fox News

• Bill Clinton advocates for migrants to work and contribute financially in New York City.

Baptist Press

• Pastors struggle for legal residency in light of alterations to U.S. visa regulations.

NBC News

• A glimpse into a NYC hospital navigating the challenges of the migrant crisis.
• The migrant influx at the border is spotlighted amidst escalating ‘crisis’ narratives.
• The border debate pivots as Biden encounters anger and frustration from Democrats.

The Messenger

• Biden faces criticism from various fronts while attempting to navigate border issues delicately.

Politico

• Biden grapples with a dual-faceted policy nightmare concerning border issues.