He highlighted immigration as one of the top issues his administration will address in his inaugural speech. President Donald Trump outlined the top priorities of his second administration…
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DHS Considers Extending Asylum Restrictions
The criteria for lifting the president’s restriction has not yet been met. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing a potential extension to the terms required to…
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Customs and Border Patrol Expands Electronic Asylum Applications in Mexico
The CBP One app launched in 2020 for the scheduling of asylum request appointments. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) recently expanded the availability of its mobile asylum filing…
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Border Security
Immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border could be denied asylum. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that will restrict some access to illegal immigrants…
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HHS Reports Refugees Grew Economy in 15 Years
The department calculated that the generated revenue exceeded the costs of relocation and support. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report this month that…
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White House, Congress Trade Border Policy Proposals
Border security options meet with varying partisan responses. The White House sent a proposal for potential southern border policies to Congress on Wednesday, garnering mixed responses as it…
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Greater Restrictions for South American Migrants Proposed in Senate
The legislation would add to HR-2 policies passed in the House. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, and James Lankford of Oklahoma have submitted…
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Illinois Governor Writes President About Border Crisis
He calls federal government efforts “uncoordinated.” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker wrote to President Joe Biden this week to express concerns about the impact of the influx of South…
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DOJ Sues SpaceX Over Refugee Hiring Practices
The company cited “export control laws” as the reason for turning down migrants’ applications. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against SpaceX, claiming that the company…
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Federal Judge Blocks Rule Limiting Migrant Asylum
President’s administration immediately appealed to the 9th Circuit Court. District Judge John Tigar blocked the new asylum policy of President Biden’s administration this week, ruling that it was…
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