The action stems from the settlement of an ACLU lawsuit over policies from the prior administration. President Biden’s administration intends to offer temporary legal status to illegal immigrants…
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Administration Legally Obligated to Build New Sections of Border Wall
Congress has not repealed nor reallocated previous funding. The Department of Homeland Security announced that President Biden’s administration will build more sections of the border wall through the end…
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Federal Departments Release Religious Freedom Fact Sheet
The administration makes an effort to counter antisemitism. Seven Cabinet departments recently released fact sheets outlining religious rights violations within their areas of jurisdiction. The Departments of Agriculture,…
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Justice Department Issues Indictments Over Fentanyl
Indictments charge Chinese companies and their employees. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced eight indictments charging China-based companies and twelve against Chinese nationals with crimes relating to the production…
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Immigration Detention Centers Kept Open After Recommended Closures
Office of Inspector General issued a management alert on March 16, 2022. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommended the downsizing or closure of nine immigration detention centers…
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U.S. Restricts Imports from Chinese Companies Using Forced Labor
Three companies in Xinjiang accused of forcing Uyghur people to work. The United States added three more Chinese companies to its list of restricted imports this week, in…
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House to Vote on Four Appropriations Bills
Floor debate and vote are not yet scheduled. Four separate spending bills cleared House committees Tuesday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has not yet scheduled debate or floor votes,…
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Illegal Migrants to Receive Federal IDs
The program was established in 2022. Federal identification cards known as ICE Secure Docket Cards will soon be provided to illegal immigrants through Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The cards…
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Governors Seek Presidential Action on Border
The migrant crisis is becoming a bipartisan issue. A joint letter signed by governors of 25 states addressed to President Biden requests that action be taken at the…
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DHS Grants Temporary Legal Status to Venezuelan Migrants
The status change offers work authorization and protection from deportation. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that Venezuelan migrants would be granted temporary legal status for…
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