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October 25, 2020 at 2:06 PM

This Week in Immigration: Naturalization Fees Are a Hidden Poll Tax

Disenfranchising aspiring immigrant voters through large naturalization fees amount to a poll tax.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Three New Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s H-1B Worker Restrictions The lawsuits argue that the new H-1B rules will make it near impossibl…

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October 23, 2020 at 3:43 PM

[Fact Sheet] Immigrant Women and Girls in the United States

Download the Council’s fact sheet for economic and demographic data on the 23 million female immigrants in the United States.  John, There are more than 23 million immigrant women and girls in the United States today. The American Immigration Council’s fact sheet provides the latest eco…

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October 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM

RE: [Webinar] Medical Abuse and Neglect in Immigration Detention

Thanks for your interest in this webinar. You can now watch the webinar on-demand and download the materials.  Medical Abuse and Neglect in Immigration Detention Watch the webinar   Dear John, Thank you for your interest in this webinar. If you missed it, watch the recording a…

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October 18, 2020 at 3:04 PM

This Week in Immigration: Diversity Training Cut for Immigration Judges

DOJ is following Trump’s call to eliminate trainings that suggest racial bias exists in the workplace.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Border Patrol is Going After Humanitarian Aid in the Arizona Desert—Again The Border Patrol raided a humanitarian aid camp with …

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October 14, 2020 at 3:27 PM

[Virtual Event] Don't Miss Our Conversation With the Immigration Nation Filmmakers

Explore what Christina Clusiau and Shaul Schwarz witnessed on and off camera, providing exclusive insights into what you may not have seen on camera.  Hi John, I'm thrilled that we're hosting a conversation with the Immigration Nation filmmakers tomorrow and I wanted to make sure you saw thi…

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October 12, 2020 at 4:34 PM

[Virtual Event] Behind the Scenes with the Immigration Nation Filmmakers

Explore what Christina Clusiau and Shaul Schwarz witnessed on and off camera, providing exclusive insights into what you may not have seen on camera.  Behind the Scenes with the Immigration Nation Filmmakers Thursday, October 15 7:00-8:00 pm ET/4:00-5:00 pm PT Donation request: $20   …

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October 11, 2020 at 2:45 PM

This Week in Immigration: New Obstacles for H-1B Workers, Students, and Families

The attacks on legal immigration continue from all sides.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Restrictions on Foreign Workers Will Hurt America’s Recovery From COVID-19 We should not blame H-1B workers for the economic crisis. Rather, we must work to alleviate the e…

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October 6, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Tracking the major immigration law and policy changes since the pandemic began.

Reports like this expose how the Trump administration has exploited a public health crisis to shut down our immigration tradition.   Dear John, COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every aspect of the U.S. immigration system. And over the past seven months, the American Immigration Council track…

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October 4, 2020 at 7:10 PM

This Week in Immigration: CBP Wants to Destroy Incriminating Records

The agency has long evaded accountability and wants to prevent the destruction of records on its  misconduct.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  This Immigration Enforcement Agency Wants To Destroy Records on Abuses by Its Own Agents U.S. Customs and Border Protecti…

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  Beth Werlin, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 7:05 PM

[Fact Sheet] An Overview of U.S. Refugee Law and Policy

The Trump administration just proposed reducing the annual U.S. refugee admissions number to a record low. But as the chart shows, it is not unexpected.   John, The Trump administration has proposed reducing the annual U.S. refugee admissions number to 15,000—a record low. But as the c…

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October 1, 2020 at 11:31 PM

[Webinar] Medical Abuse and Neglect in Immigration Detention

Register for this October 6 webinar that will discuss the long-documented systemic medical abuse and neglect in immigration detention centers across the country.  Medical Abuse and Neglect in Immigration Detention Tuesday, October 6 12:00-12:45 pm EST/9:00-9:45 am PST   Register today…

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September 30, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Follow up to webinar Immigration and the Military: Fighting for Justice

If you missed the webinar, you can see the discussion here.  John, I wanted to follow up on our Immigration and the Military: Fighting for Justice webinar from last week. Our panel held a dynamic discussion about the impact of immigration policies on military service members and their fa…

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September 29, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Immigrants pay billions in taxes.

Immigrants in the United States contribute billions of dollars in taxes. Here are 3 facts everyone should know.  John, Immigrants in the United States contribute billions of dollars in taxes. Here are 3 facts everyone should know. Immigrant-led households across the United States contr…

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September 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Here's what you need to know about her immigration rulings.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy on Immigration Justice Ginsburg’s legacy on immigration shows her vision for justice did not end with her work on gender equality. Here’s what…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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