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JFI Week in Review - May 31st-June 4th, 2021
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Justice for Immigrants Colleagues,
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.
Sección en español de la Semana en Revisión
Rediseño de Estatus de Protección Temporal para Haití
El 22 de mayo de 2021, el secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS
por sus siglas en inglés), Alejandro Mayorkas, redesign [[link removed]]ó
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Haití para el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS por sus siglas en inglés) por
18 meses. Los ciudadanos haitianos o personas apátrida y que han estado residiendo
en los Estados Unidos al 21 de mayo de 2021 son elegibles para el TPS.El Presidente
del Comité de Migración de la USCCB, obispo Mario E. Dorsonville, y el obispo David
Malloy de Rockford, presidente del Comité de Justicia y Paz Internacional de la
USCCB, acogieron con beneplácito el anuncio y declararon [[link removed]]:
"Elogiamos esta decisión de redesignar a Haití para el TPS, que reconoce los graves
desafíos que enfrenta la nación insular, incluyendo la violencia generalizada, los
disturbios civiles, la inestabilidad política y la inseguridad alimentaria."
DHS terminó los Protocolos de Protección al Migrante
Tras una revisión exhaustiva del programa, el DHS termin [[link removed]]ó
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los Protocolos de Protección al Migrante (MPP por sus siglas en inglés)-también
conocida como la política de "permanecer en México"-el 1 de junio de 2021. En su
memorando, el Secretario Mayorkas señaló "que el MPP no mejora de manera adecuada
o sostenible la gestión de fronteras de manera que justifique las extensas cargas
operacionales del programa y otras deficiencias". Esto viene después de que la Administración
pausó nuevas inscripciones en el programa y anunci [[link removed]]ó
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un procesamiento gradual de aquellos que ya estaban inscritos; ese proceso está
en curso. La información actualizada sobre MPP está disponible en el sitio web [[link removed]]
del DHS. Recursos adicionales están disponibles en el sitio web [[link removed]]
de JFI.
Una Vía Judicial Exprés Nueva
El 28 de mayo de 2021, el DHS y el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ por sus siglas
en inglés) anunciaron [[link removed]]
una vía judicial exprés para acelerar los casos de asilo de ciertas familias que
llegan entre puertos de entrada a lo largo de la frontera sur de los Estados Unidos.
Las familias pueden calificar si fueron interceptadas el 28 de mayo de 2021 o después,
puestas en proceso de deportación, e inscritas en una alternativa a la detención
(ATD por sus siglas en inglés). Los jueces de Inmigración que trabajan en la vía
judicial exprés buscarán emitir una decisión dentro de los 300 días de la audiencia
inicial, pero se dice que esto es una meta, no un requisito. Si bien la Administración
ha prometido que el cronograma acelerado no sacrificará el debido proceso, algunos
defensores de la inmigración han expresado su preocupación, después de esfuerzos
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similares de las últimas dos administraciones. Diez ciudades con tribunales de inmigración
han sido seleccionadas para la vía judicial exprés: Denver; Detroit; El Paso; Los
Ángeles; Miami; Newark; Nueva York; San Diego; San Francisco; y Seattle.
Un recurso nuevo sobre la vía judicial exprés está disponible en ingl [[link removed]]é
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¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos
a Sarah Hoff [mailto:[email protected]] y nosotros los promovemos.
English Language Section
Temporary Protected Status Redesignation for Haiti
On May 22, 2021, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
redesignated [[link removed]]
Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Haitian nationals or stateless
persons who last resided in Haiti and who have been residing in the United States
as of May 21, 2021, are eligible for TPS. USCCB Migration Committee Chairman Bishop
Mario E. Dorsonville and Bishop David Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the USCCB's
Committee on International Justice and Peace, welcomed the announcement and stated
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"We are grateful for this decision to redesignate Haiti for TPS, which acknowledges
the serious challenges facing the island nation, including widespread violence,
civil unrest, political instability, and food insecurity."
Bishop Dorsonville: The Catholic Church Believes in Family Unity. That Includes
the Children at the Border.
In a May 21st article [[link removed]]
published by America, Bishop Dorsonville wrote that the Catholic Church's ministry
to migrants and refugees is based on the Church's teaching that all human beings
are created in the image and likeness of God. This includes unaccompanied children
arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border seeking protection. The Church's response to
these children is not political, he writes, but part of answering the Gospel's call
to feed the hungry and welcome the stranger. Bishop Dorsonville also goes on to
emphasize the importance of family unity, the need to work with other countries
to address the root causes of migration, and the importance of comprehensive immigration
reform.
Migrant Protection Protocols Terminated
Following a comprehensive review of the program, DHS formally terminated [[link removed]]
the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)-also known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy-on
June 1, 2021. In his memorandum, Secretary Mayorkas noted "that MPP does not adequately
or sustainably enhance border management in such a way as to justify the program's
extensive operational burdens and other shortfalls." This comes after the Administration
paused new enrollments in the program and announced [[link removed]]
a phased processing of those who were already enrolled; that process is ongoing.
Updated information about MPP is available on the DHS website [[link removed]].
Additional resources are available on the JFI website [[link removed]].
New Dedicated Docket
On May 28, 2021, DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced [[link removed]]
a Dedicated Docket to expedite the asylum cases of certain families who arrive between
ports of entry along the southern border of the United States. Families may qualify
if they were apprehended on or after May 28, 2021, placed in removal proceedings,
and enrolled in an alternative to detention (ATD). Immigraton judges working on
the Dedicated Docket will seek to issue a decision within 300 days of the initial
hearing, but this is said to be a goal, not a requirement. While the Administration
has promised that the expedited timeline will not sacrifice due process, some immigration
advocates have voiced concerns, following similar efforts [[link removed]]
by the last two administrations. Ten cities with immigration courts have been selected
for the Dedicated Docket: Denver; Detroit; El Paso; Los Angeles; Miami; Newark;
New York City; San Diego; San Francisco; and Seattle.
A new backgrounder on the Dedicated Docket is available in English [[link removed]]
and Spanish [[link removed]].
Unaccompanied Children in Texas
On June 1, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration [[link removed]]
that directs the state's Health and Human Services Commission to take all necessary
steps to discontinue state licensure of any child care facility under a contract
with the federal government that shelters or detains undocumented immigrants. This
would take effect 90 days from the date of the declaration. The most recent census
shows that the Texas network currently provides services to more than 4,000 children
in the state's 52 shelters. Advocates worry that the declaration will result in
longer stays for children in large-scale, unlicensed facilities and that other states
will follow suit.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement,
which is ultimately responsible for unaccompanied migrant children, has stated that
it does not intend to close any facilities, but it is assessing the governor's declaration.
President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
President Biden released his full budget [[link removed]]
proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 on May 28, 2021. The President's budget provides
funding estimates and recommendations to Congress as it undertakes the appropriations
process. The proposal seeks to eliminate border wall funding, boost spending for
unaccompanied migrant children, and overhaul the way asylum is managed at the Mexican
border, with increased staffing and oversight of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Additionally, the budget proposes:

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$5 million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a case management pilot
program, administered by a national board and awarded to nonprofit organizations
and local governments.
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$4.4 billion for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, more than double the amount
appropriated to ORR in FY 2021.
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$345 million in direct funding for U.S. Customs and Immigration Services to address
naturalization and asylum backlogs, support up to 125,000 refugee admissions in
2022, and allow for systems and operations modernization.
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$861 million to address root causes in Central America of forced displacement and
migration.
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$891 million for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, a 21% increase, to
reduce court backlogs and fund hiring of 100 new immigration judges and support
teams.
Reminder: World Refugee Day
June 20th of each year marks World Refugee Day. As part of our preparation for the
celebration, USCCB/MRS is partnering with Princeton University's Office of Religious
Life and the Catholic Roundtable to organize a series of interfaith prayer services
that will take place in ten to twelve dioceses across the country. These prayer
services will be formally organized on the local level that will bring together
religious leaders from the region and aim to pray with and for refugees. More information
regarding the timing and location (most will be virtual) of the prayer services
will be made available on JFI's World Refugee Day page [[link removed]]
as we get closer to the event. A revised World Refugee Day toolkit is also available.
In coordination with Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and the International
Catholic Migration Commission, USCCB/MRS hosted a webinar on June 3 focused on rebuilding
the resettlement program on both an international and national level. A recording
of the webinar is available on the JFI website [[link removed]].
Other Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Resources

* Introduction to JustFaith Ministries, June 10, 2021, at 4 PM ET. JustFaith Ministries
staff members will provide a meeting for anyone interested in learning about our
Catholic Programming. The meeting will include tips about starting groups in your
church or area, general information about the programs, and some time for Q&A. Register
today [[link removed]]!

* Archdiocese of Chicago - Office of Human Dignity Webinar: Celebration of Our Diversity,
May 16, 2021, at 7 PM CT. Register and join [[link removed]]
the Immigration Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago in this event in solidarity
with the immigrant community.
* Franciscan Action Network (FAN) Webinar: Fratelli Tutti on Governance and Politics,
Jun 16, 2021, at 7 PM ET. Join this JFI core member-led webinar by registering online
[[link removed]].

* 2021 Cambio de Colores 19th Annual Conference, June 16-19, 2021. Cambio de Colores,
which focuses on the integration of Latinos/Hispanics and immigrants in new destinations,
is hosting its 19th annual conference virtually with the theme "Embracing Differences
and Empowering Communities." Learn more and register [[link removed]].

* Jesuit Refugee Services World Refugee Day Celebration: Faster, Stronger, Higher,
June 17, 2021 at 2 PM ET. On World Refugee Day 2021, we want to celebrate the resiliency,
courage, and strength of our displaced brothers and sisters. Register [[link removed]]
and please join us for a live discussion on refugee mental wellbeing, athletics,
and the celebration of refugee talent.

* St. James Cathedral (Seattle, WA) Immigrant Assistance Program. We are a community
where refugees and immigrants are valued and welcomed, and where they can find the
support they need to fully participate in society and direct their own lives. Learn
more about English as a second language (ESL) tutoring, citizenship preparation
tutoring, naturalization application assistance, and elder integration. Call Christopher
Koehler for more information: (206) 382-4511.
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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