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News Archive for "Immigration"

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LAS: NYC Mayoral Candidates Must Address Challenges of Immigrant Communities

Advocates are calling on the politicians running for Mayor of New York City to articulate immigrant-specific policy positions, reports DocumentedNY.

LAS Flags Key Deadline for Youth Denied Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Immigrant youth between the ages of 18-21 who were denied protection under the Trump administration must file an appeal by May 31, or lose this vital relief, according to Univision.

LAS Applauds Lawmakers’ Deal for Essential Immigrant Workers

A $2.1 billion fund has been established for undocumented workers who were excluded from previous COVID-19 relief, as reported by BK Reader.

LAS Hopeful for Biden-Era Immigration Policy

Immigration advocates are pressing the new administration to fulfill promises of a policy revamp, as reported by Documented NY.

LAS Calls on NYC Mayoral Candidates to Support NYIFUP

Advocates are demanding clarity from contenders on funding for programs critical to immigrant communities, reports City Limits.

Trump’s “Public Charge” Rule Blocked Permanently Nationwide

The Supreme Court dismisses a case concerning the controversial immigration policy, as reported by CNN.

LAS Calls on President Biden to Rescind “Public Charge” Rule

The call comes as the Supreme Court announced its intention to hear the government's appeal of a preliminary injunction won by advocates, as reported by CNN.

Advocates Demand Release of Immigrants in ICE Detention

A new memorandum issued by the Department of Homeland Security redefines ICE's enforcement, custody, and removal priorities, reports The Bergen Record.

LAS Welcomes President Biden’s Executive Order on “Public Charge” Rules

The new order signed by the President calls for a top-to-bottom evaluation of the Trump administration's regulations and policies that curbed legal migration, according to Law360.

LAS Rips “Illogical” DHS Deportation Policy Targeting Immigrant Youth

Young people who were told they could stay in the U.S. remain at risk for deportation, according to The Marshall Project.