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  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 3:42 PM

This Week in Immigration: ICE Cannot Arrest People at Schools, Churches

A new memo limits when and where immigration enforcement can target people.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Here’s How Americans Can Sponsor Afghan Refugees as They Resettle in US Communities Since the last evacuation flights left Afghanistan, there have been …
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 24, 2021 at 2:05 PM

This Week in Immigration: New Enforcement Priorities

New ICE guidelines show some improvement, but maintain old framework.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Ninth Circuit Lifts Injunction Protecting People in ICE Detention from COVID-19 In a split decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court’s …
  Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 21, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Watch new stories of belonging

Here’s what a baker, photographer, mom, and movie buff all have in common.   Dear John, We’ve all experienced a time when we felt excluded—but a new friend, shared hobby, or growing community gave us a new sense of belonging and purpose.  Belonging Begins With Us, a campaign developed in…
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Love our work? Tell the world with a quick review.

80% of donors are more likely to trust nonprofits with good reviews.  Dear John, 80% of donors are more likely to trust nonprofits with good reviews. You can help us raise our visibility and bring more people into the Council family. Simply post a review on GreatNonprofits—one of the pr…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 17, 2021 at 5:47 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden's Mismatched Actions on Immigration

The administration goes against campaign promise by reviving MPP.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Brings Back Family Reunification Parole Programs for Haitians and Filipino Veterans The Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) program and The Haitian …
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 17, 2021 at 2:05 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden's Mismatched Actions on Immigration

The administration goes against campaign promise by reviving MPP.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Brings Back Family Reunification Parole Programs for Haitians and Filipino Veterans The Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) program and The Haitian …
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Gear Up for Fall!

Make a statement with your Council merch.  Dear John, Stay warm this fall and show your support for the Council with these new classic designs! These items are available exclusively through the Council and will directly support our mission to create a fair, just, and welcoming immigr…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 10, 2021 at 2:04 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden doubles down on Title 42

But it’s not too late for the administration to reverse course.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden Administration Doubles Down On Title 42 As Del Rio Expulsions Draw to A Close In September, nearly 15,000 Haitians arrived near Del Rio, Texas seeking asylum i…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 8:52 PM

Victory for men, women, and children seeking asylum

The Council has been fighting in court for men, women, and children seeking asylum. This month, our hard work has led to some important, hard-fought victories.   Dear John, The Council has been fighting in court for men, women, and children seeking asylum. This month, our hard work has led…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
October 3, 2021 at 2:04 PM

This Week in Immigration: New Enforcement Priorities

New ICE guidelines show some improvement, but maintain old framework.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  New Enforcement Priorities Show Some Improvement, Maintain Old Framework U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued the lon…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 26, 2021 at 2:04 PM

This Week in Immigration: History Repeats Itself

The U.S. has mistreated Haitian migrants for decades.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  US Policy Toward Haitian Immigrants Is Part of a Long, Troubled History The Biden administration’s treatment of Haitian migrants has received extensive criticism. Yet its act…
  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 4:43 PM

Join us in holding Biden accountable

This is a critical moment for his presidency.  Dear John, We need to hold the Biden administration accountable, so we don’t repeat the past. Our country saw firsthand how President Trump’s blatant disregard of asylum laws effectively dismantled the U.S. asylum system. Vulnerable people…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 2:17 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

We're holding the immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Investigating ICE’s Implementation of its New Enforcement Priorities  When the Biden administra…
  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 5:33 PM

[Lawsuit] No child should be locked up by ICE on their 18th birthday

A judge ruled that ICE must be held accountable for its failure to protect immigrant teens.  John, We just secured a victory for unaccompanied youth.  A judge issued a five-year permanent injunction requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to address its systemic violat…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 19, 2021 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: A Real Shot at Immigration Reform

Millions of immigrants could receive legal status from a bill Congress is marking up.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Court Allows ICE to Use Enforcement Priorities Set by the Biden Administration The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed a decision that would …
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 7:54 PM

{Webinar} Reminder & Additional Date on Migrant Protection Protocols

Join us Thursday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 22 for a webinar about how you can help people formerly subject to MPP.  Dear John, I wanted to remind you about our webinar tomorrow, September 16 at 1 p.m. EDT on how to help asylum seekers formerly subject to the Migrant Protecti…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 8:23 PM

[Webinar} Help Asylum Seekers in the Migrant Protection Protocols

Join us Thursday, September 16 for a webinar about how you can help people formerly subject to MPP.  Dear John, Over 13,000 people who were forced into the Migrant Protection Protocols—also known as the Remain in Mexico program—need our help.   In collaboration with the United Nations H…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 12, 2021 at 1:15 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Unconstitutionality of Asylum Turnbacks

After years of litigation, a federal court found that the U.S. government’s turning back of asylum seekers is illegal.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  California Law Would Prevent Transfers From Local Law Enforcement to ICE Custody Each year, 1,500 immigrants …
  Jorge Loweree, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 4:27 PM

[Fact Sheets] The Pathways to Legalization

Millions of immigrants may qualify for these new pathways.   John,  We have a real shot at immigration reform this year.  Congress is on the verge of creating a new, long overdue pathway for millions of immigrants through a complex process known as budget reconciliation. The House and Sen…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 5, 2021 at 1:45 PM

This Week in Immigration: Turnbacks Are Unlawful

Court says turnbacks of tens of thousands of asylum seekers are unlawful   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  New Illinois Law Allows Public Defenders to Represent Immigrants Facing Deportation Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law in August that would allow…
  Caroline Walters, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 5:43 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). Four years ago, we filed a lawsuit challenging illegal turn-backs of asylum seekers arriving at ports of entry along our southern b…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 7:37 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

We're holding the immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   NOTEWORTHY  Court Order Stands – Government Must Produce Immigration Files  The government has abandoned its chall…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Diversity Visa Dilemma

Many winners of the diversity visa lottery might lose their chance to come to the U.S.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Might Lose Chance to Come to the U.S. Due to Delays, Trump Policies For the second year in a row, many winners …
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 22, 2021 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden's Busiest Week Yet

From the Afghanistan crisis to court rulings, immigration is front and center.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  TX Court Issues Stunning Order: US Government Can’t Set Priorities for Immigration Enforcement A judge in Texas on Thursday blocked a set of enforceme…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 15, 2021 at 1:53 PM

This Week in Immigration: Protecting Victims of Violence from Deportation

ICE's new policy on abuse victims might signal a shift in the culture of the agency.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE Announces New Victim-Centered Policy, Showing a Favorable Shift Toward Vulnerable Immigrants U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 8, 2021 at 3:29 PM

This Week in Immigration: Gov. Abbott Tries and Fails to Create Immigration Policy

The Department of Justice sues the state of Texas.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Texas’ Order to Pull Over Vehicles Carrying Migrants Likely Violates the Constitution, Judge Rules A federal judge on Tuesday dealt an important blow to Texas Governor Greg Abbot…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
August 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: ICE Deported U.S. Citizens

In the last five years, data shows ICE arrested 674 potential U.S. citizens, detained 121, and deported 70.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE May Have Deported as Many as 70 US Citizens In the Last Five Years U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) kee…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 9:43 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

We're holding the immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Investigating CBP’s Implementation of the Mobile Application CBP One U.S. Customs and Border P…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 25, 2021 at 2:18 PM

This Week in Immigration: Texas judge struck down DACA

Ordering USCIS to stop issuing any new DACA benefits.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Federal Judge Strikes Down DACA: What You Need to Know Judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern District of Texas struck down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) progr…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 7:35 PM

How we're shifting the narrative on immigration

We want to create a nation where everyone belongs  John, We are committed to creating a nation where everyone feels like they belong.  In this spirit, the American Immigration Council is spearheading groundbreaking work that seeks to shift the narrative on immigration and create a more c…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 2:26 PM

This Week in Immigration: Administrative closure is back

AG Garland restores judges’ discretion to manage an overburdened docket.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Attorney General Garland Brings Back Administrative Closure for Immigration Judges Attorney General Merrick Garland vacated Matter of Castro-Tum on July 15…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 7:51 PM

The truth? We can handle the truth

Help us get the real facts into the immigration debate.  John, Disinformation abounds in the immigration debate. From misrepresenting border numbers to lying about asylum seekers, we have seen firsthand how disinformation can be used as a powerful tool against the most vulnerable in an ef…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 11, 2021 at 2:29 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Backlogs Go From Bad to Worse

Approximately 7 million applications and petitions are pending.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE Will Stop Arresting and Detaining Most Pregnant and Nursing People U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will no longer detain most people who are preg…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Help us stop an 800% increase in immigration court fees

Our fight for a better immigration system didn't end with a new administration.  John, Our fight for a fair, just, and more welcoming immigration system didn’t end with a new administration. Many of the challenges created by Trump now rest with Biden—like keeping the immigration system af…
  Karen Lucas, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 1:19 PM

[Webinar Today] The New Asylum Landscape and Pro Bono Representation

Join our webinar to learn the latest asylum updates.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw this invitation for our webinar today, July 8 on the state of asylum law. Join us for a discussion on recent developments and our new pro bono projects. Sincerely, Karen Lucas John, Big news on a…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 6:06 PM

This Week in Immigration: No Bond Hearings for People Seeking Protection

SCOTUS' decision in Johnson v. Guzman Chavez could leave people detained for months or years.   Your weekly summary from the Council John, The 4th of July is an excellent time to bring our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers together. Creating moments where we connect as people—be…
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Watch On-Demand: [Webinar] Navigating the Immigration System in the Military

Watch our webinar on the Military Assistance Program.   John, Thank you for your interest in last week’s webinar “Navigating the Immigration System in the Military.” We held a dynamic discussion of our complex immigration system and how the Military Assistance Program (MAP) and Immigra…
  Karen Lucas, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 8:24 PM

[Webinar] The New Asylum Landscape and Pro Bono Representation

Join our webinar on July 8 to learn the latest asylum updates.   John, Big news on asylum keeps coming. Last week, the Biden administration announced that asylum seekers who were ordered deported for missing their immigration court hearings under Trump’s disastrous Migrant Protection P…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 1:49 AM

This Week in Immigration: Our Afghan Allies Deserve Special Immigrant Visas

With their lives on the line, Afghans who aided U.S. troops cannot afford to wait.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden’s Unfulfilled Promise to End 287(g) Agreements with Local Law Enforcement During the 2020 campaign, President Biden pledged to end all 287(g…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 2:15 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

We're holding the immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   WHO WE'RE SUING (AND WHY)  U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration Enforcement Agencies  U.S. Customs…
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Reminder: Webinar on Navigating the Immigration System in the Military

Join us Thursday for a conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth about access to legal assistance for military servicemembers.   John, I wanted to send a final reminder about our webinar "Navigating the Immigration System in the Military" this Thursday, June 24. Join us for an important…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 4:18 PM

[CORRECTION] This Week in Immigration: AG Garland restores vital lifeline to asylum seekers

To victims of severe domestic violence, gang violence, and violence on account of family relationships.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  On World Refugee Day, A Call to Rebuild U.S. Refugee Resettlement World Refugee Day is celebrated internationally on June 20…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 20, 2021 at 2:27 PM

This Week in Immigration: AG Garland restores vital lifeline to asylum seekers

To victims of severe domestic violence, gang violence, and violence on account of family relationships.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  On World Refugee Day, A Call to Rebuild U.S. Refugee Resettlement World Refugee Day is celebrated internationally on June 20…
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Justice for all. No exceptions.

Make a statement with your Council merch.  Dear John, The phrase “Justice for All” drives the work of the American Immigration Council in everything we do. Show your support for the Council and these three very important words by purchasing a t-shirt, tank, or tote today!  These it…
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Fwd: Webinar: Navigating the Immigration System in the Military

We're ensuring justice for all of those who have served in our military.  John, I wanted to send a reminder about our webinar "Navigating the Immigration System in the Military" next Thursday, June 24. We are also happy to announce that opening remarks will be made by Senator Tammy Duc…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 13, 2021 at 2:26 PM

This Week in Immigration: TPS Holders Denied a Chance at Permanent Status

The Supreme Court left thousands of long-time TPS holders ineligible to obtain a green card.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Collecting DNA From Asylum Seekers at the Border Raises Privacy Concerns U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is collecting DNA from…
  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Navigating the Immigration System in the Military

We're ensuring justice for all of those who have served in our military.  John, The American Immigration Council invites you to join us on June 24 at 3:00 pm for an important webinar “Navigating the Immigration System in the Military.”  The immigration system is ever-changing, complex,…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden's Budget Is A Missed Opportunity

The proposal calls for additional funding for immigration enforcement.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  New ‘Dedicated Docket’ Could Rush Asylum-Seeking Families Through Court A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) “rocket d…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 2:05 PM

This Week in Immigration: What Does Biden's Budget Say About His Immigration Agenda?

Modernizing the border and alternatives to detention are among his priorities.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Government Watchdog Finds Hundreds of Parents Separated by Trump Never Given Opportunity to Reunify The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of I…
  American Immigration Council · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

We're holding the immigration agencies accountable for their lack of transparency. This newsletter highlights our efforts—and exposes government documents we’ve uncovered.   THE LATEST FILINGS  Investigating Immigration Enforcement and Highway Patrol Collaboration in Ohio U.S. Customs an…