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Sep 23
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Trump’s family separations at border played out ‘exactly how it was designed to’: journalist Jacob Soboroff

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Trump’s family separations at border played out ‘exactly how it was designed to’: journalist Jacob Soboroff  

Tahiat Mahboob & Ben Jamieson, CBC Radio (September 18, 2020) 

Revelations regarding Trump’s zero-tolerance policy of separating families by investigative journalist Jacob Soboroff describes the Trump administration ignoring warnings from agencies ranging from Health and Human Services (HHS) to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the harms that such separations would cause. Soboroff claims that this policy was issued to instigate change in immigration law in favor of the Trump administration by “shocking” migrants and Congress.

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Sep 23
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Ninth Circuit Court Allows Trump’s Plan to End Temporary Protected Status to Go Forward

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Ninth Circuit Court Allows Trump’s Plan to End Temporary Protected Status to Go Forward  

Royce Murray, Immigration Impact (September 14, 2020) 

A ruling handed down by a Ninth Circuit Court means that 250,000 immigrants holding Temporary Protect Status (TPS) could have their status terminated as early as March 2021. For the 275,000 children of parents with TPS and the 130,000 essential workers who hold TPS status, the future appears unstable. Plans for an appeal to a full panel of judges could delay deadlines for termination.

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Sep 23
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The outcry over ICE and hysterectomies, explained

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The outcry over ICE and hysterectomies, explained  

Nicole Narea, VOX (September 18, 2020) 

A whistleblower complaint issued on September 14th alleges disturbing medical neglect at Irwin Country Detention Center in Georgia and points to an alarming number of unnecessary hysterectomies carried out on immigrant women. Further investigation by the House Immigration Subcommittee maintains that as many as 18 gynecological procedures were performed. Such allegations reflect not only the United States’ history of forced sterilization but also places a familiar spotlight upon reports of patterns of unsafe health practices and human rights violations at ICE detention facilities.

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Sep 23
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ICE Violates the Fourth Amendment When It Detains People Without Probable Cause, Court Rules

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ICE Violates the Fourth Amendment When It Detains People Without Probable Cause, Court Rules  

Kate Goettel, Immigration Impact (September 18, 2020) 

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion on Gonzalez v. ICE, indicating that the wrongful detention of individuals suspected of being non-citizens violates the Fourth Amendment. Much of this violation stems from ICE’s use of error-ridden fingerprint databases, leading them to issue detainers without neutral evaluation.

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Sep 23
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3 Reasons Why Cities Should Not Sign 287(g) Agreements With ICE

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3 Reasons Why Cities Should Not Sign 287(g) Agreements With ICE  

Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact (September 21, 2020) 

Since 2006 the 287 (g) program has allowed state and local police departments to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), deputizing law enforcement to perform the functions of federal immigration agents. In response to the announcement that the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) had signed on to this agreement, many argue that its implementation has led to civil rights violations cautioning other cities to avoid the program.

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Sep 23
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How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Search for Separated Families

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How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Search for Separated Families  

Michelle Wiley & Adriana Morga, KQED (September 21, 2020) 

Despite the halting of the “zero tolerance” policy that separated families, poor recordkeeping has resulted in an ongoing search to reunite families. This task has been only further exacerbated during the coronavirus pandemic. The migrant rights organization Justice in Motion has made it a part of their mission to locate parents in this continually challenging climate where “every minute counts.”

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Sep 23
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Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Removal Proceedings

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Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Removal Proceedings 

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (October 27, 2020) 

Designed for those with a familiarity with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), this webinar provides updates on this immigration classification and strategies for applying for this status on behalf of minors in the process of removal proceedings.

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Sep 23
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Understanding Retroactivity in Immigration Matters

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Understanding Retroactivity in Immigration Matters  

CLINIC (October 14, 2020) 

Considering the Trump administration’s continuous executive actions regarding immigration matters, professionals must become familiar with administrative laws impacting immigration policy. As such, this webinar will cover issues concerning retroactivity in law and its impact on agency interests.

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Sep 23
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Public Charge Updates

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Public Charge Updates 

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (October 6, 2020) 

Staying abreast of the public charge rule changes is essential amidst the news that the Trump administration plans to reimpose it nationwide. Public charge will be examined in this webinar, including important policy updates, COVID-19’s impact on implementation, and case preparation strategies.   

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