The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affected vulnerable communities across the United States, including racial and ethnic minorities and immigrant groups. Many continue to face severe challenges in meeting the essential needs of their families and handling mental health issues, which were exacerbated by the prolonged stress and isolation of the pandemic.
To better support the vulnerable communities in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the American Immigration Council partnered with the county and local community organizations to survey Prince George's County residents about their experiences during the pandemic.
Read more: New Americans in Prince George's County and the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Communities in the Region
Last month, the White House signaled that it may support permanent changes to asylum and immigration policy in exchange for temporary military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
One of those changes is reportedly the nationwide expansion of a fast-track deportation process known as “expedited removal.” The process gives low-level immigration officers the ability to remove certain migrants without an asylum hearing.
This updated fact sheet from the American Immigration Council explains the use of expedited removal over time, as well as concerns about the process.
Read more: A Primer on Expedited Removal
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