DHS Issues Final DACA Regulations
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (August 26, 2022)
DHS has released a final rule to take effect on Oct. 31st. that codifies and preserves DACA, while maintaining the existing eligibility guidelines.
Five years later: A timeline of migrant family separations
Aline Barros, VOA News (July 2022)
This article provides an overview of what has happened in the 5 years since the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy.
Biden admin. pushes court to revive ‘Dreamers’ immigration program
Daniel Wiessner, Reuters (July 6, 2022)
A Biden administration lawyer has entered an appeal to get rid of the ruling blocking the DACA program from receiving new applications.
Children separated from relatives at the border could be reunited under new Biden program
Hamed Aleaziz, Los Angeles Times (July 8, 2022)
The new Trusted Adult Relative Program is being tested at Border Patrol stations in TX to reunify children with family members.
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Helps Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Immigrant Children in Government Custody
Sierra Sun Times (July 18,2022)
The newly introduced Children’s Safe Welcome Act aims to establish new standards for the safety and well-being of migrant children in federal custody by integrating child welfare best practices.
Crenshaw bill would allow longer custody of migrant minors, mandate DNA testing of families
Adam Shaw, Fox News (July 19, 2022)
The Flores Settlement Update and Establishment Act of 2022 has been introduced by Texas Representative Crenshaw, aiming to extend the length of time that immigrant minors can be held in U.S. custody from 72 hours to 120 days and to require DNA testing of family units.
New details revealed in plan for immigrant children facility in Greensboro
Steve Doyle, Greensboro News (July 19,2022)
Additional details about plans for a new facility for unaccompanied minors in Greensboro, NC have been released.
Updated ICE Directive Fails to Deliver Meaningful Protections for Immigrant Families
Gianna Borroto, Immigration Impact (July 20,2022)
Although the new version of the ICE parental interests directive includes several needed protections, it falls short in strengthening some important needed protections for immigrant families.
Supreme Court won’t reinstate Biden policy limiting immigration arrests
Robert Barnes & Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post (July 21, 2022)
The Supreme Court has refused to reinstate the Biden administration’s policy that directs ICE to prioritize the detention and deportation of those who pose national security and public safety threats.
Vermont’s multicultural liaisons help create bridges between new immigrant families and schools
Auditi Guha, VT Digger (July 22, 2022)
In Vermont, multicultural liaisons play a crucial role in helping immigrant families navigate school systems.
