Many of the immigrants who come to the United States are trying to secure a better future for their families. With few opportunities for advancement in their countries of origin, the United States seems like an opportunity for a better life. However, if the Trump...
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Federal inquiry finds significant issues at ICE detention centers
A federal investigation of four detainment centers used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) found immigrant treatment lacking. The centers from the investigation were in California, Georgia, New Jersey and New Mexico. By the numbers Detainers have...
Ex-Marine wins case, returns to US after deportation to Mexico
Fifteen years ago, a former Marine was deported to Mexico after being convicted for a minor crime. Over the years, he never gave up in his fight to return to the United States. Now, he will be allowed to return to his home in Iowa to be with his family. His ordeal...
ICE must use due process if detaining teen immigrants
A recent class action lawsuit has determined that Immigration and Customs Enforcement may not detain teenage immigrant without the use of due process. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Northern California recently won a federal class-action lawsuit...
Over 900 DACA applicants rejected due to mail error
Without a doubt, government bureaucracy and red tape can cause a lot of headaches. Usually, these are small issues that are resolved fairly quickly. Recently, though, there was a major bureaucratic mishap that affected nearly a thousand people. Due to a mailing delay,...
Understanding the different types of asylum hearings
The asylum process can be different for everyone. One thing that most cases have in common, however, is that there will probably be an asylum hearing. An asylum hearing is a type of court hearing in which an immigration judge issues a ruling regarding an...
Future Of Parole In Place Program Uncertain
Immigration news has been in no short supply this year, and undocumented immigrants have consequently been on alert, in a state of heightened anticipation against the possibility of deportation. And now, military families--previously protected by the Parole In Place...
Affirmative Asylum vs. Defensive Asylum
If you are seeking asylum in the United States, you should know that there are two different types of asylum applications available to immigrants: The affirmative application, and the defensive application. Both are similar, but there are also some key differences...
Enrollment of first-time foreign students declines
The United States is widely reputed to have some of the best colleges and universities in the world. Students from all over the globe immigrate to the United States to receive an education at an institution of higher learning. That is, until this year. For the first...
Concerns arising regarding check-ins and immigration arrests
The circumstances under which immigrants end up in immigration detention here in the U.S. vary greatly. Immigration arrests can occur in many different situations. A recent Vice News article raises questions as to whether it is becoming more common for immigrants to...
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