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Your weekly summary from the Council LATEST ANALYSIS
Secretary Mayorkas commended the $332 million the administration will distribute to local governments and NGOs that assist migrants who have recently been released from government custody. Providing support to migrants who have been released near the border—and those who have journeyed further into the country—has become the near exclusive responsibility of nonprofits and receiving communities in the last decade. Providing funding to these groups is a critical step but more is necessary to effectively respond to the needs of receiving communities as we continue to experience increased levels of migration. The federal government needs to lead a centralized response. In the American Immigration Council’s new special report, we propose the creation of a Center for Migrant Coordination that would bring together federal, state, and local resources to support and facilitate migrant integration. Read more: Beyond A Border Solution ACROSS THE NATION
The letter calls on members of the House to protect immigrants and oppose unconstructive proposals that fuel hate and present no real solutions. QUOTE OF THE WEEK The Biden administration announced the implementation of an asylum transit ban that will penalize asylum seekers who don’t apply for protection in other nations they transit through on their way to the United States. “Today’s crackdown on asylum seekers, many of whom are fleeing from globally recognized oppressive regimes, is a reminder that immigration isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about American leadership and identity. Policymakers must abandon a fantasy of short-term solutionism and acknowledge that only sustained investment into our humanitarian protection systems over a period of time can realistically address these 21st century challenges. But while that investment is being made, we must continue to respect the rights of people seeking safety under the promises we made as a nation.” FURTHER READING
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