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 LATEST ANALYSIS 

• What ICE Must Do Following the First Coronavirus Death in Its Custody
  
  Anything short of immediate action will result in widespread, catastrophic consequences. Read More »
   
• New Data Shows Border Patrol Agents Reject More Asylum Seekers
  
  Border Patrol agents are abusing their power and putting asylum seekers in life or death situations. Read More »
   
• USCIS’ Proposed Changes to the Affidavit of Support are Unnecessary and Unlawful
  
  U.S. citizens sponsoring a foreign spouse or relative for a green card would be required to disclose detailed bank account information to the federal government. Read More »
   
• ICE Faces Lawsuit Over Blocking Phone Access to Detainees
  
  A phone call can mean the difference between a fair day in court or being deported for people held in immigration detention centers. Read More »

 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW 

• Lawmakers want to expand President Trump’s immigration ban and block all new guest worker visas. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the employment-based U.S. immigration system works and why newcomers will be essential to rebuilding our economy.
  
  Read more: Employment-Based Visa Categories in the United States
   
• ICE has been interfering with attorney-client telephone access. 86% of detained immigrants don't have an attorney. For the 14% who do, communication with their attorneys is essential to a fair day in court.
  
  Read more: Access to Counsel in Immigration Court

 QUOTE OF THE WEEK 

"(The CARES Act) fails to deliver for millions of immigrants across the country, including first responders who are on the front lines fighting against the virus. The virus does not discriminate based on immigration status. Our country’s response should take a similar approach."

—Jorge Loweree, policy director of the American Immigration Council 

Read more: Coronavirus Relief Package Fails to Provide Aid to Millions of Immigrants, Including Many on the Front Lines

 ACROSS THE NATION 

• Immigration groups uncovered plans by the Trump administration to stack the immigration courts with judges known for their high rates of asylum denials despite numerous complaints filed against them.
  
  Read more: New Documents Reveal Immigration Judges Hiring Plan Designed to Stack the Courts, Prioritize Politics Over Justice
   
• A judge struck down the federal government’s attempt to reverse an order requiring it to promptly review asylum seekers' requests for work authorization. The ruling will help thousands of vulnerable asylum seekers who desperately need to work while their applications are pending.
  
  Read more: Employment Authorization Documents Adjudication Delays

 FURTHER READING 

• The Associated Press: Advocates warn of more immigrant deaths without ICE action
   

• The Texas Tribune: Lawsuit claims ICE's El Paso field office is making detained immigrants' communication with lawyers impossible during coronavirus
   

• CQ Roll Call: DOJ hiring changes may help Trump’s plan to curb immigration

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