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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Following-up RE: [Webinar] Immigration and the Military: Fighting for Justice

Save your spot for a webinar on the impact of immigration policies on military service members and their families, common immigration legal needs of military families, and how their Military Assistance Program volunteer attorneys fill this gap.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw your inv…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 7:01 PM

RE: [Webinar] The State of Asylum: What Has Changed and How the Council is Fighting Back

Watch the webinar on-demand and download the materials.  On-demand: The State of Asylum: What Has Changed and How the Council is Fighting Back Watch now Dear John, Thank you for joining us at last week’s webinar. We hope you enjoyed the presentation and learned more about the …
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 20, 2020 at 1:31 PM

This Week in Immigration: Forced Hysterectomies in ICE Detention

ICE's systemic medical abuse is exposed.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE Violates the Fourth Amendment When It Detains People Without Probable Cause, Court Rules The decision came after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attempted to detain an American …
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Medical abuse

I'm outraged.  John, Atrocious reports emerged this week about medical abuse, including hysterectomies without consent, in ICE detention in the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. This is unacceptable—and the Council is ready to act on this systemic medical abuse. For several years,…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 1:40 PM

This Week in Immigration: Diversity Visa Ban Struck Down

A judge disagreed with Trump's economic argument as basis for the ban.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Welcoming Week 2020 Encourages Everyone in America to Create Home Together Welcoming Week—an annual celebration in American communities that brings neighbors to…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Time for Us All to Stand Up for Our Democracy

Our democracy is under attack.  John, It is not news that our nation is in an unprecedented moment where many of our democratic traditions and norms are being challenged. We have grown deeply concerned by the ongoing attacks on democracy that are unfolding before us. The American Immigra…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 9:31 PM

How you can help defend immigrants in the courtroom.

The Council’s Immigration Justice Campaign is ready to serve thousands in detention—but we can't do it without your support. Dear John, In the middle of a pandemic, immigration enforcement is continuing to tear thousands of people from their homes and families. These people will then be…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 10:46 PM

[Webinar] The State of Asylum: What Has Changed and How the Council is Fighting Back

Register today for Thursday's webinar. Space is limited.  The State of Asylum: What Has Changed and How the Council is Fighting Back Thursday, September 10 12:00-12:30 pm EST/9:00-9:30 am PST   Register today John, The Trump administration has used any opportunity—including a p…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 6, 2020 at 2:43 PM

This Week in Immigration: Celebrating Labor Day

Immigrants will be vital in rebuilding our economy.  Your weekly summary from the Council John, One in six U.S. workers is an immigrant, making up a vital part of the country’s labor force in a range of industries.  On Labor Day weekend, learn more about the extensive contribution’s immi…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 30, 2020 at 2:22 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Cancels Furloughs – What's Next?

The furloughs would have brought legal immigration to a standstill.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE Makes It Almost Impossible for People to Make Phone Calls from Detention Centers, Even in a Pandemic Even if an immigrant has the money to pay the exorbitant f…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 23, 2020 at 2:31 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Stories From Immigration Nation ICE Didn't Want You to See

President Trump threatened to sue to block parts of the film from airing.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Cuccinelli and Wolf Were Found Ineligible to Serve at DHS. What Happens Next? The DHS officials will stay in their roles—at least for now. But they could fa…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 16, 2020 at 2:19 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Might Use Its Discretion to Deny More Applications

The Policy Manual updates will make it harder to get work authorization.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Legal Victory Brings Hope to Asylum Seekers Turned Away at the Border Thousands of asylum seekers illegally turned away at the border can now sue the governm…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 9, 2020 at 2:18 PM

This Week in Immigration: COVID-19 and Immigration Courts

Courts have started to reopen with no plan to stop the spread of COVID.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Why a Shorter Census Timeline Hurts Immigrant Communities The census must not be politicized. Read More »   Farmworkers Need Better Support to Survive COVID-1…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 11:30 PM

RE: Good news to close out the week.

Thousands of asylum seekers will now be covered by our lawsuit challenging the government’s policy of wrongfully turning back asylum seekers at the border.  Dear John,   I wanted to provide a quick update on our case. The judge ruled today that our lawsuit is moving forward as a class ac…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM

When you take this action, the government must respond.

Take 5 minutes to save asylum. If everyone who supports the American Immigration Council submits a comment, we could easily generate tens of thousands of comments.       John, The Trump administration wants to open our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, COVID-19 is b…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 2, 2020 at 2:43 PM

This Week in Immigration: Partial DACA Rescission and USCIS Fee Hikes

Becoming a U.S. citizen just became a lot more expensive.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Fee Hikes Will Go Into Effect for These Applications The agency will impose an astronomical 80% increase to the cost of becoming a U.S. citizen and a first-time fee f…
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  Claudia Valenzuela, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Investigating the deployment of immigration enforcement across U.S. cities.

The public deserves to know why and how an immigration agency is being deployed to these cities. The American Immigration Council is investigating.  John, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a well-documented history of racism and resistance to transparency. Now, CBP is being …
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 26, 2020 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Why the Census Order is Unconstitutional

Trump says the word “person” does not include undocumented immigrants.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Canadian Court Rules US Is No Longer a ‘Safe Third Country’ for Asylum Applicants The court said the United States had ceased to provide meaningful protections…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias.

There have been nearly 2,000 reported incidences of discrimination and hate speech against the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Scapegoating and fearmongering an entire community is unacceptable. It will do nothing to help us defeat this publi…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 19, 2020 at 2:25 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Stops Printing Green Cards

The Trump administration is targeting people who are in the U.S. lawfully.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Jail-to-Deportation Pipeline Turns Deadly for Immigrants in the Pandemic Another man has died in immigration detention from COVID-19. His tragic and avo…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 18, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Good news to close out the week.

We’re stopping the illegal practice of turning back asylum seekers.  John, The U.S. asylum system is being dismantled by the Trump administration. However, there was a positive development in the American Immigration Council’s case challenging U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s unlawf…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Your state’s immigration fact sheet

Download your fact sheet and challenge misinformation that often dominates the political and public debate around immigration.  John, You can challenge misinformation that often dominates the political and public debate around immigration. Download the American Immigration Council’s sta…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 12, 2020 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Trump Uses COVID-19 to Block Asylum

Trump has also called the virus a hoax while he dismantles the asylum system.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Trump Labels Asylum Seekers as National Security Threat in Expanded Asylum Bar This asylum bar could remain in place long after the current national cris…
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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM

How much do we spend on immigration enforcement and border security?

The American Immigration Council’s fact sheet provides you with an overview of the Department of Homeland Security’s spending on immigration enforcement since it was created.  Dear John, Congress is currently debating how much federal funding should be spent on immigration enforcement a…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 4:32 PM

[Take Action] Defend the asylum system

🚨 The U.S. asylum system could be decimated by a new regulation by the Trump administration.Tell them to stop the endless attacks on asylum seekers.  John, The U.S. asylum system could be decimated by the Trump administration's proposed regulation. If it goes into effect, the United Sta…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 4, 2020 at 12:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Citizenship and the Fourth of July

Thousands of immigrants will become U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremonies across the country. However, there are also millions of immigrants who want to become citizens of the United States but cannot just “apply for citizenship” because of our nation’s outdated immigration laws.  Your…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Reflecting on our immigrant past and future on July 4

As we reflect on our nation’s complex history this weekend, we invite you to discover the story of the American Immigration Council.  John,   There is nothing more powerful than a story. As we reflect on our nation’s complex history this weekend, we invite you to discover the story of t…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 1:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Legal Immigration Under Attack

The ban is anti-legal immigration, not pro-job.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Trump Administration Expands Legal Immigration Ban, Using COVID-19 Pandemic as Excuse The administration claims the ban is necessary due to “economic contraction" from the pandemi…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Just in: The Supreme Court’s ruling on expedited removal

  John,   Expedited removal is a process by which low-level immigration officers can quickly deport certain migrants. People subject to this process are not afforded a regular immigration court hearing before a judge—and rarely see the inside of a courtroom. The Supreme Court just ruled…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 2:32 PM

The employment-based visa ban: what you need to know

These three fact sheets explain the contributions—both economic and social—of people who come to America in three visa categories suspended under the bans.  John, The new and extended bans on many categories of immigration to the United States compromise our nation’s values and future. …
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 8:01 PM

[Webinar] How the Trump Administration's New Proposed Regulation Will Devastate the U.S. Asylum System

This webinar will outline the most devastating aspects of this proposed rule. Speakers will also share what you can to do fight back against this assault on people fleeing persecution.  The Death of Asylum: Trump Administration's New Regulation Will Devastate U.S. Asylum System Thursday,…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Restrictions announced. RE: [Fact Sheet] Employment-based visa categories

The ban will prevent businesses and universities from filling critical gaps. The Council is ready to use all tools at our disposal—litigation, advocacy, and public education—so that immigrants can continue to be a part of our nation’s economic recovery. Dear John, The anticipated proclama…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 2:10 PM

This Week in Immigration: A Victory for DACA

The Supreme Court ruled against Trump on DACA. What's next for Dreamers?  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Supreme Court Gave DACA a Lifeline. Now Trump and Congress Need to Create a Path to Citizenship for Dreamers.  This decision is life-changing for everyone…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Get the Facts on World Refugee Day

Today marks World Refugee Day. This fact sheet provides an overview of U.S. refugee law and policy. It also explains how refugee admissions into the United States have declined dramatically under the Trump administration.  John, Today marks World Refugee Day. The number of refugees aro…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Fight for freedom

Today, on Juneteenth—the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery and the celebration of the contributions of Black Americans in building this nation—we are pleased to announce that we have joined other non-profits in the Love Has No Labels Campaign.   John, Today, on Juneteenth—the old…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Good news out of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s decision provides temporary peace of mind for thousands of Dreamers across the country. It is also a testament to the hard work and perseverance of young immigrants and their allies across the country.  John, Today, there was some good news out of the Supreme Court. In…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM

[Fact Sheet] Employment-based visa categories

The Trump administration may soon announce more immigration restrictions–this time on employment-based visas. But how does the employment-based immigration system work? This fact sheet explains.  John, The Trump administration may soon announce more immigration restrictions—this time on…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 14, 2020 at 1:19 PM

This Week in Immigration: What's Next After the Asylum Ban

It will be the end of the modern U.S. asylum system as we know it.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  What You Need to Know About Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate the US Asylum System The Trump administration took the first step toward giving the final blow to the U.S…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 12:31 AM

Ending asylum as we know it.

A new regulation that would devastate the asylum system—and effectively end asylum as we know it. This fact sheet provides an overview of the system the new regulation attempts to eliminate.  John, Last night, the Trump administration proposed a new regulation that would devastate the a…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: In Support of Racial Justice

In this moment, we are called on to do much more to eliminate bias and end racism.  Your weekly summary from the Council  QUOTE OF THE WEEK  "We feel the weight of racial violence continuing unabated throughout our country as communities protest the violent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud …
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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 6:30 PM

RE: [Webinar] Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Noncitizens and Across the U.S. Immigration System

Watch the webinar on-demand and download the materials.  On-demand: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Noncitizens and Across the U.S. Immigration System Watch now Dear John, Thank you for your interest in the American Immigration Council's webinar, "Understanding the Imp…
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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 12:01 PM

[Webinar] Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Noncitizens and Across the U.S. Immigration System

Register for Thursday's webinar today.   Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Noncitizens and Across the U.S. Immigration System Thursday, June 4 12:00-12:45 pm EST/9:00-9:45 am PST   Register today John, Join policy experts for a webinar that explains the major changes to …
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 11:45 PM

The American Immigration Council Stands Against Racism and Commits to Connecting our Cause to Others Working for Justice.

The American Immigration Council stands in solidarity with Black communities in demanding accountability and justice.  John, Black Lives Matter.  Today, we feel the weight of racial violence continuing unabated throughout our country as communities protest the violent murders of George F…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM

This Week in Immigration: Black Lives Matter

America felt the weight of the horrific racial violence that continues unabated in our country. We stand with black communities in demanding accountability.   Your weekly summary from the Council Dear John, This week, America felt the weight of the horrific racial violence that continues u…
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  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 10:30 PM

[Special Report] Immigration changes during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Council’s analysis shows how the Trump administration has used a public health crisis to pursue restrictive policy changes to try to reverse our country’s heritage as a welcoming nation.  Dear John, It’s hard to keep track of all the major changes to the U.S. immigration system since …
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  American Immigration Council and AILA · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 7:01 PM

On Memorial Day show your support for our Troops!

This Memorial Day, as we remember our fallen soldiers, consider giving back to military service members by donating to the Military Assistance Program.   Dear John,   Today, you can honor those who gave their lives by providing peace of mind for service members like Michael S.  Micha…
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  Margaret Stock, retired Lt. Col., US Army Reserve · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

FW: Support our service members this Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, as we remember our fallen soldiers, consider giving back to military service members by donating to the Military Assistance Program.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw the important email below. As Memorial Day approaches and we make plans to honor our fallen sol…
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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 2:02 PM

This Week in Immigration: Family Separation 2.0

The virus can't be an excuse to implement Family Separation 2.0.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Claims It’s Strapped for Cash, Requests Emergency Funding From Congress A USCIS budget shortfall could have big implications for the U.S. immigration system. Re…
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  American Immigration Council and AILA · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Support our service members this Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, as we remember our fallen soldiers, consider giving back to military service members by donating to the Military Assistance Program.   Dear John, Every year, hundreds of military service members desperately seek legal assistance to navigate our country’s complex imm…
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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 7:10 PM

What everyone should know about immigrants

Immigration is a complex topic. This fact sheet from the American Immigration Council makes immigration easier to understand.   John, Immigration is a complex topic. This fact sheet from the American Immigration Council makes immigration easier to understand. It highlights key facts ab…
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