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Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood

Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood

by Kaila Nichols | Mar 8, 2023 | Featured, Immigration, Politics

WASHINGTON – Before moving to DC in 2014, Zachary Ferguson rarely thought about the district’s voting rights. Now, he realizes that thousands of Americans do not have voting members in the Senate or House of Representatives. Last August, Ferguson wrote the...
Border Patrol app excludes vulnerable migrants, advocates say

Border Patrol app excludes vulnerable migrants, advocates say

by Evan Robinson-Johnson | Mar 4, 2023 | Immigration

After his dad was nearly killed during political turmoil in Cuba, Yoandry fled to Nicaragua, then to Mexico. He made it all the way to the U.S. border south of San Diego only to be stopped by an app that wouldn’t recognize his darker skin. The 31-year-old is now...
Before taking up Title 42, Supreme Court considers immigration appeals process

Before taking up Title 42, Supreme Court considers immigration appeals process

by Evan Robinson-Johnson | Jan 18, 2023 | Immigration

A week after President Biden announced plans to increase the requirements for migrants seeking asylum status, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in an enigmatic immigration case that could force a greater burden on noncitizens seeking protection in the...
Migrants arriving in Washington are met with open arms from advocates but limited support from local government

Migrants arriving in Washington are met with open arms from advocates but limited support from local government

by Dante Nieto | Nov 1, 2022 | Immigration

Advocates worry that new arrivals are being denied critical resources WASHINGTON — As Washington continues to receive busloads of migrants from southern states, community organizations and immigrant advocacy groups are taking the lead in aiding the newcomers. Many...
Immigration activists draw from historical resistance to fight Title 42

Immigration activists draw from historical resistance to fight Title 42

by Dhivya Sridar | Apr 13, 2022 | Immigration

WASHINGTON — In 2021, CBP carried out over 1.6 million apprehensions at the border –– a level not seen for 20 years, according to a March report by the American Immigration Council. As the crisis at the southern border worsens, immigration advocates and...
Lawmakers split on effectiveness of Remain in Mexico policy

Lawmakers split on effectiveness of Remain in Mexico policy

by Julia Mueller | Mar 3, 2022 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats sparred over immigration policy Wednesday at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on the Trump administration’s “Remain In Mexico” policy that a court ordered President Joe Biden to continue. And...
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