Weekly Immigration News Recap: October 18, 2023
Here are the immigration news highlights from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) news clips from October 9 to 13, 2023.
NBC News
- Venezuelan migrants hasten to apply for temporary protected status in light of impending deportations.
- The White House intends to include Ukraine, Taiwan, and border funding in its proposal for Israel.
CNN
- Trump’s derogatory remarks on immigrants face widespread criticism.
- Trump leverages overseas terror incidents to advocate for stricter immigration policies.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Minnesota allows unauthorized immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses without legal residency proof.
The New York Times
- An editorial discussing the repercussions of inaction in addressing immigration issues.
- Biden’s efforts to overturn Trump’s immigration policies face significant challenges.
- A revealing look into Texas’ aggressive border control measures involving razor wire.
- New Yorkers confront the realities of the migrant crisis, challenging their pro-immigration stance.
- Despite Adams’ efforts to deter migrants in the South, many remain undeterred.
- Texas county questions Biden’s decision to construct the border wall in their region.
- Amidst global crises, internal disputes arise among House Republicans.
The Hill
- An op-ed highlighting the rapid deportations of asylum seekers, depriving them of legal representation and justice.
- An op-ed discussing how blue states’ strategies for migrant workers can either involve or bypass Biden.
- Biden grapples with articulating a clear stance on immigration.
Washington Post
- Democrats intensify their pressure on Biden regarding border crossing issues.
- Trump’s aggressive anti-immigrant rhetoric raises concerns as 2024 approaches.
- Biden critiques the border wall’s effectiveness, shedding light on key aspects.
- Biden’s team initiates an organizing pilot project in Wisconsin and Arizona.
- Trump’s aggressive anti-immigrant rhetoric raises concerns as the 2024 elections approach.
The Guardian
- Public outcry emerges over Biden’s border wall and deportation strategies.
- An op-ed arguing that Biden’s border wall is not the solution to the flawed immigration system.
EdSource
- A new law aims to support teachers of newly arrived immigrant students.
Wall Street Journal
- An op-ed offering solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis.
- An op-ed highlighting the irony of current border wall construction initiatives.
Associated Press
- Mexico declines the establishment of US-funded migrant transit centers within its territory.
- U.S. Border Patrol releases a significant number of migrants in San Diego, placing a strain on local charities.
Axios
- Texas records over 50,000 migrants transported to its major urban centers.
- Biden’s endorsement of the border wall sparks concerns over diminishing Latino support for Democrats.
- Hispanic lawmakers express their divisions over Democratic immigration policies.
Reuters
- Biden’s approval ratings dip, correlating with escalating concerns over immigration.
Politico
- Schumer and Jeffries maintain a low profile amidst the migrant crisis, raising questions about their stance.
Newsweek
- Trump criticizes Biden, insinuating a link between Hamas and individuals crossing the U.S. border.
CNBC
- With a declining U.S. birth rate, analysts suggest immigration reform as a potential solution.
Documented
- NYC migrants face uncertainty about their future amidst seasonal changes.
CBS News
- An examination of claims regarding terrorists attempting to enter the U.S. via the southern border.
- The U.S. reopens a facility close to the southern border to accommodate unaccompanied migrant minors.
WORLD
- Changes in immigration filing procedures jeopardize religious workers.
Mother Jones
- The U.S. Diversity Visa Program faces significant backlogs and unfulfilled promises.
