Weekly Immigration News Recap: July 26, 2024

Weekly Immigration News Recap: July 26, 2024

Welcome to our daily roundup of immigration news, brought to you by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Each day, we curate a selection of the most relevant and pressing immigration stories from across the United States. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments, debates, and policy changes impacting immigration.

Whether you’re an immigration professional, policy maker, or simply someone interested in staying informed about this dynamic and critical area, our daily news highlights offer valuable insights and perspectives. Below are the immigration news highlights from July 15- July 22, 2024.

Wall Street Journal

• Economists Say Inflation Would Be Worse Under Trump Than Biden. Analysis comparing the economic impacts of potential Trump and Biden administrations.
• Elon Musk Has Said He Is Committing Around $45 Million a Month to a New Pro-Trump Super PAC. Report on Elon Musk’s financial support for a pro-Trump political action committee.
• How Trump Boosted His Latino and Black Support—by Ignoring Party Advice. Analysis of Trump’s strategies to gain support from Latino and Black communities.

The Hill

• Most Americans now think immigration should be decreased: Gallup. Poll results showing a shift in public opinion towards reducing immigration levels.
• Trump Jr. calls MSNBC ‘clowns’ in exchange on convention floor. Donald Trump Jr.’s comments during the GOP convention.
• Border arrests drop in June to the lowest of Biden’s presidency as asylum halt takes hold. A significant decrease in border arrests following new asylum policies.
• Biden campaign sounds alarm ahead of Trump ICE director’s convention speech. Biden campaign’s concerns about upcoming speech by Trump’s ICE director.

Associated Press

• Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump again. Here’s what to expect. Overview of the upcoming GOP convention and Trump’s re-nomination.
• RNC Day 2: Haley and DeSantis endorse Trump; speakers focus on immigration. Highlights from the second day of the RNC with a focus on immigration.
• Largest housing provider for migrant children engaged in pervasive sexual abuse, US says. Allegations of widespread sexual abuse within the largest migrant children’s housing provider.
• Behind Biden’s asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked. Details on the Biden administration’s changes to asylum procedures.
• Legal fight continues with appeals over proposed immigration initiative for Arizona Nov. 5 ballot. Ongoing legal battles regarding an immigration initiative in Arizona.

Axios

• Trump’s martyr moment: Assassination attempt transforms campaign. The impact of an assassination attempt on Trump’s campaign dynamics.
• Trump ICE head warns Mexican cartels they could be wiped off “face of the earth”. Statements from Trump’s ICE head regarding actions against Mexican cartels.
• Exclusive: Miami Republican walks back “kill them” remark about migrant gangs. A Miami Republican retracts a controversial statement about migrant gangs.
• 1 big thing: The missing immigration conversation. Insight into the overlooked aspects of the immigration debate.
• Poll: Majority of Americans sour on immigration. Poll results indicating a decline in public support for immigration.

NBC News

• GOP convention unveils non-elected speakers who will help bolster Trump. Introduction of new speakers at the GOP convention to support Trump.
• The RNC puts a spotlight on immigration and border control, Trump’s signature issue. Coverage of immigration and border control topics at the Republican National Convention.
• Biden, looking to bolster Latino support, is forced to cancel speech after Covid diagnosis. Biden cancels a speech aimed at Latino voters due to a Covid diagnosis.
• Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez tells allies he will resign after bribery conviction. Senator Menendez’s decision to resign following a bribery conviction.
• Justice Department alleges sexual abuse of migrant children housed in nonprofit’s shelters. Allegations of sexual abuse in shelters for migrant children.
• Some Democratic cities have quietly begun cooperating with ICE, director says. Report on Democratic cities’ covert cooperation with ICE.

New York Times

• Hispanic Male Democrats Make an Abortion-Rights Pitch to Latino Men. Efforts by Democratic leaders to engage Latino men on abortion rights issues.
• Biden Looks to Tackle 3 Big Weaknesses as He Courts Latinos in Nevada. Biden’s efforts to address key issues while seeking support from Latino voters in Nevada.
• Latino Republicans and Independents Back Trump’s Deportation Plan, to a Point. Views of Latino Republicans and Independents on Trump’s deportation policies.
• What It Would Take to Deport Millions of Immigrants. Examination of the logistics and implications of mass deportations.
• The Myth of Migrant Crime. Analysis debunking the misconception that migrants are more prone to committing crimes.
• Trump Struggles to Turn the Page on ‘American Carnage’. Examination of Trump’s ongoing struggle to move past themes of chaos and violence.
• Bus by Bus, Texas’ Governor Changed Migration Across the U.S. Analysis of how Texas Governor’s actions have impacted migration patterns nationwide.
• Why Republicans Keep Calling Kamala Harris the ‘Border Czar’. Exploration of the political implications of labeling Kamala Harris as the ‘Border Czar’.

MarketWatch

• Immigration is soaring. Here’s what it’s doing to the labor market. Analysis of the impact of increased immigration on the U.S. labor market.

Politico

• West Wing Playbook. Insider details on immigration-related discussions within the White House.
• Democrats lay out a counterargument on immigration during the RNC. The Democratic response to Republican immigration policies presented at the RNC.

Washington Post

• Ted Cruz pushes the GOP’s immigrant-voting lie deeper into the slime. Critique of Ted Cruz’s statements on immigrant voting.
• White House touts drop in border crossings to counter GOP crime focus. The administration’s response to Republican crime-related criticisms by highlighting reduced border crossings.
• 3 takeaways from Trump’s speech, final night of the Republican convention. Highlights from Trump’s closing speech at the RNC.

Newsweek

• What Immigration Is Doing to America’s Labor Market. Examination of the effects of immigration on the U.S. labor market.

NPR

• Biden’s approach to immigration is under fire at the RNC today. Republican criticism of Biden’s immigration policies at the convention.
• The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know. Key takeaways from the Republican National Convention.

The Guardian

• Biden says ‘time to outlaw’ AR-15 rifle used in Trump assassination attempt – as it happened. Biden’s call for an AR-15 ban following an assassination attempt on Trump.

Forbes

• Immigration Attorneys Question Legality Of H-1B And L-1 Visa Fee Rule. Legal challenges raised by immigration attorneys regarding new visa fee regulations.

CBS News

• Migrant crossings continue to plunge, nearing the level that would lift Biden’s border crackdown. A significant decline in migrant crossings, approaching thresholds to ease Biden’s border policies.

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