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New EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court
A new memo issued last month by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) lays out improved guidelines for immigration court cases involving children. The memo is a welcome acknowledgment that children in removal proceedings are navigating a system created for adults and therefore need special protections.
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Biden v. Texas – A Legal Showdown on the Southern Border Wages On
Texas is once again making national headlines after a woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande while attempting to cross the river on January 12 and Texas National Guard troopers prevented the Border Patrol from coming to the rescue of two other people who crossed the river at the same time as the family. The horrific events are just the latest in a long stream of intensifying disputes about how to address immigration along the Texas-Mexico border and a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of our failing immigration system.
ICE Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras in a Win for Transparency—But the Implementation Will Be Key
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a policy on January 12 calling for ICE personnel to wear body cameras in most situations when carrying out enforcement duties. According to ICE Deputy Director Patrick J. Lechleitner, the move is designed to build public trust by enhancing “accountability, effectiveness, and transparency in [ICE’s] law enforcement tactics.”
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Each year, thousands of people arriving at our border or already in the United States apply for asylum, a form of protection from persecution. Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies. Those granted asylum can apply to live in the United States permanently and gain a path to citizenship and can also apply for their spouse and children to join them in the United States.
This fact sheet from the American Immigration Council provides an overview of the asylum system in the United States, including how asylum is defined, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
Read more: Asylum in the United States
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- Last week, the Council and our partners led efforts to oppose U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) proposal to destroy records of medical treatment received by migrants in CBP custody.
The records, which are maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), cover information about medical history, physical condition, vaccinations, mental health, first-aid, and other medical treatment received by migrants in CBP custody. CBP’s proposal would require NARA to destroy these records after 20 years.
This letter to NARA, which was signed by more than 100 scholars and 70 organizations, highlighted the historical and legal significance of these records. This includes providing an important historical perspective on how CBP treated migrants in its custody, as well as medical records that may prove crucial in future potential litigation.
Read more: Council and Partners Oppose CBP's Proposal to Dispose of Medical Records of People in CBP Custody
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