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Your weekly summary from the Council
LATEST ANALYSIS
- USCIS Launches Re-Parole Process for Afghans
Time was running out for many Afghan refugees who resettled in the United States after American troops withdrew from Afghanistan. Thanks to the Biden administration’s recent decision to extend parole, many Afghans will now have more time to apply for permanent protection—but not all will qualify, and it will still take a concerted effort to ensure they receive it. Read More »
FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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After all the damage inflicted by the Trump administration to our refugee resettlement system, recent data may indicate that the United States is finally on its way to once again being a reliable haven for refugees.
Data from the State Department released this week shows that nearly 7,000 refugees were resettled in the United States in May—the highest total per month since December 2016. The U.S. has resettled 31,797 people so far this fiscal year, already the highest annual total of the past five years.
This fact sheet by the American Immigration Council provides an in-depth look at the refugee admissions program and the forces driving people to flee their homes in search of safety.
Read more: An Overview of U.S. Refugee Law and Policy & Numbers
ACROSS THE NATION
Some members of Congress would like to see every migrant detained—but that is simply not possible, necessary, or legal. Watch our testimony to learn more about the role and authority of the executive branch and immigration enforcement agencies.
Watch: Testimony for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee
- To help foster youth empowerment and education, The Youth Unity Project connects young, new immigrants with young people in their respective receiving communities and teaches them about immigration in the United States. Throughout the process, they engage on issues related to social justice, belonging, and social cohesion.
The Youth Unity Project is a joint effort created by YMCA of USA and the Council. Read the findings from the pilot phase of the project.
Read more: Building Social Cohesion Among Diverse Youth During COVID-19
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The Constitution charges the President with faithfully executing the laws. But Congress has passed laws which impose competing legal requirements on the Executive Branch, requiring federal agencies to navigate a complicated web of statutory and Constitutional obligations. And some laws are easier to execute than others, especially in a world of limited resources.”
– Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy director at the American Immigration Council
BELONGING
- We all have the power to build belonging and make others feel like they belong.
This message is spreading across the country through our partnership with the Ad Council campaign 'Belonging Begins with US' and Sony's film Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse. The movie continues the story of Miles Morales and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and individual heroism in our communities.
Join us in the Spider-verse, embrace your unique power, and create a sense of belonging wherever you are!
Watch the short PSA here: Stronger Together
- The second installment of our Upworthy series highlights the long-time friendship between Mauro and Phineas.
Watch: Capoeira | Belonging Begins With Us
FURTHER READING
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Registration is now open for the Council’s Immigration Impact Awards in Orlando, Florida during the AILA National Conference. Join us Friday, June 23, as we recognize the impact that immigrants make to this country.
Register Here: Immigration Impact Awards
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