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December 12, 2021 at 2:31 PM

This Week in Immigration: Successes and Failures of Biden's First Year

The Biden administration must redouble its efforts to ensure that the government treats immigrants fairly.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Immigration Policy Successes and Failures of the Biden Administration The Biden administration has—in its first year—r…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 8:32 PM

RE: A message from our new Executive Director, Jeremy Robbins

We're in this for the long haul.  John,   I wanted to say thank you for the overwhelming support we have received since announcing the merger between New American Economy and the American Immigration Council.  As the new Executive Director, I can't wait to show you how the Council will be …

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December 6, 2021 at 2:28 PM

A message from our new Executive Director, Jeremy Robbins

It is my great pleasure to join the American Immigration Council as its newest Executive Director.   Dear John, It is my great pleasure to join the American Immigration Council as its newest Executive Director. The Council has long played a central role in advancing and championing the …

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December 5, 2021 at 3:12 PM

This Week in Immigration: Biden Expands the 'Remain in Mexico' Program

Haitian nationals will now be subjected to the Trump-era program.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden Reinstates the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program: What You Need to Know Although the new version of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) will make some positive …

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December 3, 2021 at 8:07 PM

This Month in Government Transparency

This past November, we held 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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcem…

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  Megan Hess, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Time's almost up to donate on Giving Tuesday. ⏰

Help us reach the finish line!  John,   Thanks to our community’s generosity on Giving Tuesday, we’ve raised nearly $7,230 to create a nation where everyone feels like they belong—no matter where we're born.  Will you join the American Immigration Council and help us reach $10,000 befo…

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November 30, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Generosity is a powerful force for good

On Giving Tuesday, create a nation where everyone feels like they belong.   Dear John, The world is a better place when we practice radical generosity. This Giving Tuesday, your generosity will help the American Immigration Council create a nation where everyone feels like they belong.  …

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November 21, 2021 at 3:15 PM

This Week in Immigration: A Supreme Court Preview

The Justices take up immigration in several landmark cases this term.  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Here Are the Immigration Cases Before the Supreme Court This Term The Supreme Court will face challenging questions impacting immigration law as it begins cons…

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November 18, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Already sporting your Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa décor?

The holidays are early this year—why not give early too?  Dear John, You may have noticed that the holiday decor seems to go up earlier each year. This year is no different. Holiday preparations are already underway for many, which makes it a good time to send a reminder that Giving Tue…

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November 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM

[Webinar} Treatment of Black Immigrants in Immigration Detention

Don't miss our webinar on Thursday about the conditions Black immigrants face in detention.  Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw this invitation for Thursday's webinar. Join the Council, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, and the Center for Constitutional Rights for a webina…

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November 15, 2021 at 8:06 PM

[Webinar} Treatment of Black Immigrants in Immigration Detention

Join us Thursday, Nov. 18 for a webinar about the conditions Black immigrants face in detention.  Dear John, Conditions at immigration detention centers are often atrocious, but Black immigrants are specifically targeted because of anti-Blackness. Reports from several detention centers …

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November 14, 2021 at 3:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: How to Make Pro Bono Representation the Norm

Immigrants need pro bono attorneys. Why do courts make it hard to access them?  Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  Department Of Justice Urges Immigration Courts to Help Make Pro Bono Representation Easier Research has long shown that access to a lawyer is one of t…

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  Emma Winger, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 7:47 PM

We're suing USCIS for employment authorization delays

USCIS sometimes takes 10 months or more to approve an employment renewal.  Dear John, A doctor treating underserved populations. A long-haul truck driver. A manager in food services. A tech worker. A health care provider for special needs children. These people will lose—or have already…

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November 7, 2021 at 3:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: What Changing Cut Off Dates Mean for Green Card Applicants

Annual limits on immigrant visa numbers mean even longer waits for people to become permanent residents.   Your weekly summary from the Council  LATEST ANALYSIS  $1/Day Labor Program for Immigrants in Detention Ruled Unlawful in Washington State In a landmark court decision, Geo Group…

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  Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 2:28 PM

We're all different, but better together

Check out our new partnership with MINI, the immigrant-founded car company.   Dear John, The American Immigration Council is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with MINI, the immigrant-founded car company. MINI is unveiling a limited-edition collection of rooftops that will fea…

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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 …

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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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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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 …

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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 …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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