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May 18
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Advocates Ask District Court to Block Public Charge Rule Amidst Pandemic Following SCOTUS Rejection

By | Federal Policy, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Public Charge

Advocates Ask District Court to Block Public Charge Rule Amidst Pandemic Following SCOTUS Rejection

Juan Gastelum, Jen Nessel, Alejandra Lopez, & Yatziri, Tovar, National Immigration Law Center (May 18, 2020)

Attorneys from various legal agencies sought a preliminary injunction with a federal district court to the “public charge” ruling that prevents immigrant families in need from accessing public benefits. “Public charge” rules grossly affect immigrant families from seeking health care, food, and housing assistance during the pandemic. Lawyers argue the policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

May 01
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USCIS Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Public Charge Alert

By | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Public Charge

USCIS Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Public Charge Alert

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS announced that immigrants with potential COVID-19 symptoms are able to seek necessary medical treatment or preventative services and it will not affect their admissibility under Public Charge. This includes access to testing, screening, treatment, or vaccines for communicable diseases, including COVID-19.

Apr 28
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The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

By | Federal Policy, Immigration Relief, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

Deborah Anker, ABA Journal (April 28, 2020)

Anker details the history and development of the United States’ gender asylum law. Through a series of court decisions, the U.S. considered survivors of domestic violence a particular social group under the United Nations definition of a refugee. Jeff Sessions challenged this in 2018 and eliminate protections for women seeking asylum. This continues to be challenged in court.

Apr 22
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Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

By | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

CNN Politics (April 22, 2020)

This article includes the full executive order that President Trump recently signed. This executive order temporarily halts immigration to the U.S. and suspends new immigrant visas to the United States for 60 days.

Mar 26
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Crisis Within a Crisis: Immigration in the United States in a Time of COVID-19

By | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Law/Policy Highlight

Crisis Within a Crisis: Immigration in the United States in a Time of COVID-19

Muzaffar Chishti & Sarah Pierce, Migration Policy Institute (March 26, 2020)

With the outbreak of COVID-19, the intersection of U.S. immigration and public health policy has gained much attention. In this article, the authors discuss how the Trump administration has put a series of measures in place in response to the outbreak that affect immigrants and immigration.

Nov 14
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Under new proposal, administration would bar most asylum-seekers from working while their cases are pending

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Under new proposal, administration would bar most asylum-seekers from working while their cases are pending

Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (November, 14 2019)

A new round of proposed regulations from the administration would make it impossible for most asylum seekers to be permitted to work while their cases are pending.

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Nov 14
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The Border, Trafficking, and Risks to Unaccompanied Children — Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy on Children’s Safety

By | Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Youth, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Safety, Unaccompanied Minors

The Border, Trafficking, and Risks to Unaccompanied Children — Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy on Children’s Safety

Kids in Need of Defense (November 14, 2019)

This briefing paper looks at how current policies aimed at blocking the entry of children and asylum seekers contribute toward the humanitarian crisis at the border rather than existing laws designed to protect children.

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