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February 20, 2020 at 3:35 PM

We just won our case.

We just had a major victory against U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  John—we just had a major victory against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Five years ago, we uncovered evidence of inhumane conditions in immigration detention in CBP Tucson Sector facilities along our sou…

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February 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Defeated in Court

A federal district court stopped the agency from drastically changing how it determines when a foreign student or exchange visitor is “unlawfully present” in the United States.  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact Customs and Border Protection Officials Are Allowed Full Anonymity Un…

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February 12, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Celebrate before AILA’s Spring Conference

  John, As you’re booking your travel for AILA’s Spring Conference, be sure to arrive in time for our Washington DC Immigrant Achievement Awards on March 5.  Kick off the Spring Conference with panoramic views of the city, cocktails, appetizers, and camaraderie with fellow immigration a…

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February 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS' Significant Changes to Motions and Appeals Form

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact USCIS Is Hiding Damaging Changes Behind Its Motions and Appeals Form Proposal Some people will have no opportunity to fix a mistake in their application and no chance to receive the immigration benefit they need.  By Leslie Dellon |  Read More »…

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February 6, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Announcing the Center for Inclusion and Belonging.

  Dear John, I am happy to announce today the launch of The Center for Inclusion and Belonging (Center) at the American Immigration Council.    The new Center will house our efforts to change hearts and minds toward those considered the “other” in our country and to build bridges across …

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February 5, 2020 at 8:01 PM

The state of immigration in 2020

  Dear John, For those of us who believe in a fair and just immigration system, it is safe to say that President Trump’s State of the Union address was disappointing. Today, many of us are saddened by the disconnect between rhetoric and reality and just how uncivil our public dialogue h…

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February 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: What's Happening to Trump's Travel Ban?

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact Calls for Independent Immigration Court Grow Louder at Congressional Hearing An inherent conflict of interest with the attorney general has plagued immigration courts from the start. But a series of recent changes has made the need for an indepe…

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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 10:15 PM

One graphic that explains the so-called Migrant Protection Protocols

  Dear John, Having a lawyer is vitally important in immigration court. However, the Migrant Protection Protocols—also known as the “Remain in Mexico” program—make that nearly impossible. This dangerous program puts up a wall between lawyers and their clients.  Share on Facebook …

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January 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Privacy Concerns Over Trump's DNA Collection

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact Lawmakers Call for Release of All Transgender Migrants From ICE Custody At least two transgender women have died in the last two years following multiple, ignored requests for medical attention in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody…

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January 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: What You Should Know About the New H-1B Cap Registration System

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact Tent Immigration Courts Are Still Not Fully Open to the Public By law, immigration courts must be accessible to everyone. But the government has denied access to these secretive courts since they opened in September 2019. By Katy Murdza |  Read …

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 7:02 PM

We’re taking Customs and Border Protection to court today

  Dear John, Three years ago, we revealed these graphic images from an immigration detention facility in Tucson, Arizona run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The images show traumatized asylum seekers and mothers with infants and small children being held in cold, overcrowded…

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January 7, 2020 at 8:05 PM

On a personal note

  Dear John, 2019 was our busiest year ever. The American Immigration Council was at the forefront of the effort for a fair and just immigration system. We advanced change in the courtroom by challenging unjust immigration policies like the expansion of fast-track deportations using “ex…

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December 30, 2019 at 10:03 PM

New donor pledged $100,000

  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SUPPORT OUR WORK Dear John,  Because of support from donors like you, Yeimi has reunited with her daughters. Yeimi—a brave mother seeking protection from severe domestic violence and death thre…

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December 29, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Your support reunited this family

  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SUPPORT OUR WORK Dear John,  Meet Yeimi and her daughters. Because of support from donors like you, this loving family is back together. Yeimi came to the United States seeking protection from …

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December 22, 2019 at 4:08 PM

This Week in Immigration: 3 Ways to Eliminate Barriers to Citizenship

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact 3 Ways Our Immigration System Can Eliminate Barriers to Becoming a US Citizen When people who immigrate to the United States are enabled to become U.S. citizens, everyone benefits. By Melissa Cruz |  Read More » Like what you're reading? Make …

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Progress on $100,000 Challenge!

  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SUPPORT OUR WORK Dear John,  When we received the news that a new donor to the American Immigration Council pledged $100,000 in support of our work, we were both elated and challenged. When anno…

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December 16, 2019 at 1:36 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Increasing Fees to Access Genealogy Records

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact USCIS Announces Major Change to H-1B ‘Cap’ Filing With Electronic Registration The agency expects electronic registration to “dramatically streamline processing.” But the new process does not appear as simple as USCIS suggests. By Leslie Dellon …

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM

$100,000 Challenge!

  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SUPPORT OUR WORK Dear John,  We just received news that a new donor to the American Immigration Council has pledged $100,000 in support of our work. When announcing the gift, they encouraged us …

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December 8, 2019 at 6:15 PM

This Week in Immigration: Immigration Courts Limit Legal Aid to People Facing Deportation

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact ‘Zero Tolerance’ Overwhelmed Courts and Diverted Resources From Criminal Investigations Attorney General Sessions’ orders to prioritize prosecuting people for immigration-related offenses in 2017 and 2018 put a significant strain on law enforcem…

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Make a gift in honor of a loved one, colleague, or friend

It’s a quick easy and meaningful way to show your support this holiday season.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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December 4, 2019 at 7:45 PM

How can your J-1 business support our critical work?

  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SUPPORT OUR WORK Dear John,  Did you know that the American Immigration Council is designated by the State Department to issue J-1 visas?  For nearly 20 years, our J-1 Exchange sponsorship prog…

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 1:45 AM

Our approach to solving today’s immigration challenges

Your gift on Giving Tuesday allows the Council to do all of this and more.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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December 3, 2019 at 1:02 PM

It’s Giving Tuesday - preserve our unique immigration tradition

We hope you consider putting the American Immigration Council on your list of charities to support on this special day of philanthropy.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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December 1, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Giving Tuesday is coming—keep us in mind!

We hope you consider putting the American Immigration Council on your list of charities to support on this special day of philanthropy.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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November 26, 2019 at 11:31 PM

Talking Turkey on America’s most pressing issues—including immigration

Here are some basic tips on how to approach tough but important conversations.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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November 24, 2019 at 6:02 PM

This Week in Immigration: How Cities are Building Inclusive Communities

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact How Cities Are Building Inclusive Communities According to New American Economy, which produced an index of the 100 largest cities based on policies and socioeconomic outcomes, those high-ranking cities are places where all residents, regardless…

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 1:30 PM

Donate today to help children in detention

Your continued support is needed now more than ever. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…

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November 15, 2019 at 8:49 PM

This Week in Immigration: Supreme Court Hears DACA Case

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact Immigration Agencies’ Intrusive Searches of Cell Phones, Laptops Are Ruled Unconstitutional Under the federal court’s decision, in order to comply with the Fourth Amendment, CBP and ICE must have reasonable suspicion that an electronic device co…

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  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Check out our new t-shirt design! 2 days left to buy.

  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  John,  Have you seen our latest t-shirt design? The campaign ends Sunday, so get yours today and receive them no later than Dec 4th (likely sooner, Bonfire ships quickly!) Show your support for our co…

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Pathway to Citizenship - Service

Make a donation to make America stronger.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ …

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November 10, 2019 at 1:00 AM

This Week in Immigration: EOIR Deletes Thousands of Immigration Court Records

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact USCIS’ Denial Rates for H-1B Petitions Have Quadrupled Under the Trump administration, USCIS is undermining the U.S. economy by foreclosing the employment of many qualified workers upon whom U.S. industries depend. In the final analysis, this on…

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November 2, 2019 at 6:30 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Changes Policy for Fee Waivers

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact The Artificial Intelligence Industry Thrives on a Global Workforce At a time when skills related to the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are in very short supply, the U.S. government is making it harder to recruit highly trained …

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Immigration is confusing. That’s where we come in.

Download the fact sheet.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ …

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October 26, 2019 at 6:30 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Perils of Migrant Protection Protocols

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact How States Expand Access to Driver’s Licenses Ahead of Real ID Deadline Every state is unique and may address the needs of its residents differently. Communities in New York and Oregon galvanized public and political support to ensure that state…

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  Beth Werlin American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 6:14 PM

Celebrate Pro Bono Week with a gift

  John, It’s Pro Bono Week and we are so thankful to the 11,000+ people who have volunteered to provide the critical free legal representation to men, women and children in detention through our Immigration Justice Campaign. Their volunteer hours are a priceless personal donation of tim…

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  Claudia Ornelas, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Haven’t bought your ticket to tonight's Latin Night? Here is your chance.

    Dear John,  It’s not too late to buy your ticket to tonight’s “Latin Night with the Council.” Join us for a fantastic night to support the Council’s mission, while enjoying delicious cocktails and food, music, and a fantastic community of immigration attorneys and advocates.    Whe…

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October 19, 2019 at 5:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Immigrants Allowed to Challenge Agency Delays for Records

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact What Is Happening with Trump’s Border Wall? Here’s Everything You Need to Know So Far President Trump has made the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border a cornerstone of his presidency. To date, not a single mile of new barriers ha…

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  Claudia Ornelas, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Latin Night is only one week away!

    Dear John, Don't miss out on “Latin Night with the Council”—a night of delicious cocktails and food, fun music, and a fantastic community of immigration attorneys and advocates. When: October 23, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Toro Toro, 1300 I St NW, Washington, DC  Why: Eat, drink, unwind…

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October 10, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Get your tickets for Latin Night!

    Dear John, Please join us for “Latin Night with the Council”—a night of amazing cocktails and food, Latin music, and a fantastic community of immigration attorneys and advocates. When: October 23, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Toro Toro, 1300 I St NW, Washington, DC  Why: Network, relax, h…

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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 9, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Fact Sheet: Seeking Release from Immigration Detention

  Dear John, When someone is arrested and detained by immigration enforcement, they may be placed in one of nearly 200 detention facilities across the country. Noncitizens can be held at these facilities for weeks, months, or even years while they await an immigration court hearing or d…

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October 6, 2019 at 4:30 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Implements New Policy Without Providing Guidance to Staff

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact What the Safe Third Country Deals Mean for The Future of Asylum in the United States The consequences of these deals would be severe. The Trump administration would effectively end all humanitarian protections for individuals arriving at the sou…

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  Claudia Ornelas, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Join us for Latin Night. It won’t be the same without you.

    Dear John, Please join us for “Latin Night with the Council”—a night of delicious cocktails and food, great music, and a fantastic community of immigration attorneys and advocates. When: October 23, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Toro Toro, 1300 I St NW, Washington, DC  Why: Mingle, relax, …

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  Claudia Valenzuela, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 3, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Customs and Border Protection officers should not be asylum officers

  Dear John,   A few weeks ago, reports emerged that the government was placing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in the role of asylum officers. However, the unprecedented shift in functions remains shrouded in secrecy. We and our partners at the Tahirih Justice Center just…

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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 10:30 PM

Fact sheet on U.S. refugee law and policy

  John, The Trump administration has just proposed cutting the number of refugees who can enter the United States to 18,000—a record low. By comparison, annual admissions peaked at 85,000 per year over the last decade. Download our Fact Sheet on U.S. Refugee Law and Policy   The d…

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September 29, 2019 at 4:46 PM

This Week in Immigration: Refugee Admissions to Hit 40-Year Low

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact Refugee Admissions to Hit 40-Year Low Under Trump It's the lowest number ever in the 40-year history of the refugee program, and the fourth time Trump has reduced refugee admissions since January 2017. By Mary Giovagnoli  |  Read More »   State…

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  Trina Realmuto, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 28, 2019 at 4:15 PM

BREAKING: We stopped expanded expedited removal

  John, Last night, a federal judge stopped the nationwide expansion of expedited removal while our litigation proceeds. This means hundreds of thousands of longtime U.S. residents will be protected from being deported without a court hearing. Donate to support this work We and ou…

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  Caroline Walters, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Fighting for asylum seekers in court

  John, We just asked a judge to stop the Trump administration’s latest asylum ban from applying to thousands of migrants. Read more about the case   We are representing individuals who arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border seeking to access the U.S. asylum process, but they were turn…

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 6:45 PM

A quick update RE: Help us fight family separation and its devastating effects. Donate now.

  Dear John, We thought you might be interested in this compelling coverage from NBC News on the lawsuit we filed last week on behalf of separated mothers and children. Your support = more impactful litigation = more media coverage = more accountability. Please support this work. Sincere…

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  Claudia Ornelas, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Join us for Latin Night—cocktails, food, and music!

  Dear John, We are bringing our amazing DC community together on October 23 to celebrate our collective accomplishments, mix and mingle, and enjoy refreshing cocktails, delicious appetizers, and Latin music.   Buy your ticket or sponsorship here—proceeds will allow us to continue chall…

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September 21, 2019 at 4:30 PM

This Week in Immigration: Mothers Sue Trump Administration Over Family Separation

  A weekly roundup from Immigration Impact ‘Don’t Let Them Take Me Away Again.’ Mothers and Children Sue Trump for Harm Inflicted by Zero Tolerance Policy Five mothers and their children sued the U.S. government on Thursday for forcibly separating them in 2018. The five families are amon…

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