The Forum Daily | Friday, September 11, 2026https://www.forumtogether.org

Today, we commemorate the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We honor the memory of those who lost their lives 25 years ago and pay tribute to all who were affected.  

The 9/11 events led to significant changes across the United States, including the creation and restructuring of key immigration agencies and policies. Wilbert L. Cooper of The Marshall Project [link removed] traces these changes and explains how they continue to influence U.S. immigration enforcement policies and practices today. 

Separately, Angela Gervasi of AZPM [link removed] explores how communities along the border had to adapt to major changes 25 years ago, when new border barrier projects were authorized, and security measures were expanded reshaping daily life in the region. 

Through the lens of public service, leaders from the Council on National Security and Immigration (CNSI) share their reflections [link removed] on the events that shaped the nation 25 years ago.  

The ground zero cleanup relied on many immigrant workers, some of whom now fear immigration enforcement, reports Jasmine Garsd of NPR [link removed]. 

"My daughter lives in New Jersey, and I don't even go visit her, because I am scared of immigration. It is a new pain on top of an old one," said Lucelly, a woman who worked at the ground zero. 

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**GRACE PERIOD AXED** — The Trump Administration officially proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period for professional immigrant workers after losing their jobs, reports Billal Rahman of Newsweek [link removed]. While early reports suggested that the policy would be limited to H-1B visa holders, the public proposal confirms that it would also affect individuals in other visa categories, such as L-1, O-1, and TN. Former DHS official Adam Klein warns: "At some point, an employer is not simply deciding between a foreign worker and a U.S. worker. It may be deciding whether the position should be in the United States at all." 

**IMMIGRANT CHILDREN** — Nearly 3,000 children have faced detention in harsh conditions in the past year at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, reports Elora Mukherjee of MS Now [link removed]. Meanwhile, immigrant families, including children, are being detained for weeks at a time at a San Diego border station despite federal guidelines limiting these holdings to three days, reports Sofía Mejías-Pascoe of inewsource [link removed]. Separately, a nationwide trend shows immigration judges are denying pauses in deportation proceedings for minors, reports Clara-Sophia Daly of Mission Local [link removed].  

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**STEPS BACK** — Some plans to convert large warehouses into Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities across the country are being scrapped, report María Luisa Paúl, Christopher Cann, and Elena Santa Cruz of USA Today [link removed].  After purchasing large warehouses to convert into immigrant detention facilities, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing lawsuits from local communities opposed to these and other plans to open new detention facilities. While the litigation forced some projects to be canceled, others are still in limbo, the team notes. 

**TPS UNCERTAINTY** — Despite the protections temporarily being kept in place for Salvadoran TPS recipients, uncertainty continues for them and their employers, report Itzel Luna and Andrea Castillo of the Los Angeles Times [link removed]. Some workers were reinstated after the federal government announced that their work authorization would remain valid for the time being. However, many employers remain uncertain about the legal implications of this decision and how long they may continue employing these workers, Luna and Castillo note. 

Thanks for reading,  

Clara 

P.S. Boston earned a four-star "Welcoming" designation, becoming the first city in Massachusetts to be recognized for implementing programs and practices that foster immigrant inclusion and belonging. reports Amanda Keane of GBH [link removed]. 

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