Weekly Immigration News Recap: November 17, 2023
Here are the immigration news highlights from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) news clips from November 6 to November 10, 2023.
The Hill
- The White House clarifies that there was no consideration of a Ukraine-for-asylum exchange in U.S. policy discussions.
- Senator Duckworth proposes new legislation addressing deportation and mental health issues among immigrant veterans.
- Senator Durbin calls on President Biden to provide temporary legal status to Palestinian residents in the U.S.
- Various faith-based organizations advocate for halting deportations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- In a recent interview, Trump defends his administration’s controversial family separation policy.
McKnights Long-Term Care News
- Healthcare providers welcome a new bill aiming to reissue visas to international healthcare professionals.
Reuters
- The U.S. plans to extend economic incentives to nations hosting migrants, alongside strengthening supply chains.
- A new migrant caravan forms in Mexico, with hundreds en route to the U.S. border.
- The Biden administration advocates for the continuation of current asylum restrictions in U.S. courts.
- Apple settles for $25 million with the U.S. government over issues related to immigrant hiring practices.
Law360
- The United Nations criticizes the Biden administration’s immigration policies as potentially violating international treaties.
Bloomberg
- Republican efforts for stricter border control are causing disruptions in congressional spending negotiations.
- A report suggests that the green card backlog could be costing the U.S. economy trillions in potential gains.
- U.S. cities eager to employ migrants are hindered by a massive 9 million application backlog.
Wall Street Journal
- An opinion piece explores the Democrats’ diminishing appeal to the working class due to their immigration policies.
- GOP senators condition Ukraine aid on stricter U.S. border enforcement measures.
The Conversation (Op-Ed)
- An analysis of the challenges faced by asylum-seekers and immigrants in accessing higher education.
CBS News
- Senate Republicans propose significant restrictions on asylum as part of an emergency funding package.
- An in-depth look at the over two million cases backlog in the U.S. immigration system.
- Democratic lawmakers call on President Biden to safeguard Palestinian residents in the U.S. from deportation.
- A bipartisan Senate group is intensively working to reach a consensus on border security measures.
Voice of America
- A large number of Afghan nationals apply for asylum in the U.S., awaiting Congressional action on the Adjustment Act.
Fronteras Desk
- Various labor groups and businesses call on Congress to establish a permanent solution for DACA recipients.
New York Times
- The GOP intensifies criticism of Democratic handling of the migrant crisis ahead of elections.
- Nikki Haley faces questions on her pledge to ‘close’ the border and the fate of current migrants.
- The divide in Congress over immigration issues looms large over end-of-year spending negotiations.
- A new strategy emerges for dealing with Central American migrants: busing them northward.
- Immigrants in Lahaina face uncertainty amid changing immigration policies and local dynamics.
The Guardian
- Reports reveal the Trump administration’s plans for ideological screenings of noncitizens.
Washington Examiner
- The U.S. Senate faces a deadlock on border security issues, potentially impacting aid agreements with Ukraine and Israel.
- The White House clarifies President Biden’s position on potential border security deals with Republicans.
- Texas House Republicans oppose the Senate GOP’s plan to link border security funding with aid to Ukraine.
Border Report
- Advocacy groups express concern that many migrants lack the preparation needed for asylum court cases.
- Critics argue that linking Senate Republicans’ border security plan to Ukraine aid sends a negative message.
USA Today
- A harrowing account of a migrant’s family believed lost at sea and the subsequent involvement of criminal elements.
Politico
- Legal challenges faced by NYC Mayor Eric Adams overshadow the ongoing migrant crisis in the city.
- An analysis of the upcoming challenges in U.S. immigration policy and politics.
Documented
- Deportation orders hit a 25-year peak, partly due to migrants missing notices while moving between shelters.
NPR
- ICE finally releases a report on an immigrant’s death following months of delays, criticized as ‘inexcusable’.
- A report on the reactions of Latino communities in Iowa to the GOP’s anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Roll Call
- U.S. border policy becomes a focal point during a Senate hearing on supplemental funding requests.
Government Executive
- The Biden administration defends its significant increase in immigration staff amidst Congressional debates.
NBC News
- Democratic legislators advocate for a ban on the shackling of pregnant migrant women.
Washington Post
- Former President Trump suggests the possibility of using federal agencies against his political adversaries.
- Critique of NBC’s handling of a GOP debate, highlighting issues of misinformation.
