Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Standing up for LGTBQ+ Rights in Immigration Detention

Our advocacy continues long after Pride month ends.   Dear John, As Pride month comes to a close, we wanted to take this time to share some of the American Immigration Council's advocacy around LGBTQ+ civil rights in immigration detention.  In April, along with our partners at the Rocky M…

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June 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. June 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain more information on the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)’s practice of interdicting migrants encountered in v…

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  Rebekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 4:08 PM

[WEBINAR] Biden’s New ‘Parole-in-Place’ Program: Helping Mixed-Status Families Stay Together

Join us tomorrow for a webinar on the new parole-in-place program.  Biden’s New ‘Parole-in-Place’ Program: Helping Mixed-Status Families Stay Together Tuesday, June 25 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now Dear John, Last week, President Biden announced a …

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June 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: The largest immigration relief program since DACA

The Biden administration announced transformative policy changes this week. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens On June 18, the Biden administration announced two major new policies whic…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM

The largest immigration relief since DACA.

These policies would be transformative for hundreds of thousands of immigrants.   Dear John, President Biden announced two significant policy changes today that will provide relief to hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the United States.  The American Immigration Council welcomes thes…

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  Emma Winger, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM

[VICTORY] Court Blocks New Anti-Immigrant Law

Our lawsuit blocked one of the worst laws in the state.   Dear John, We have good news! Yesterday, a federal court temporarily blocked SF 2340, one of the worst, most far-reaching immigration laws ever passed in the state of Iowa. The ruling was in response to the American Immigration Cou…

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  Nan Wu, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 12, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Map the Impact of Immigrants Where You Live

New data on immigrant population, taxes, voting—right where you live.   Dear John, Do you know how many immigrants live in your state? What about your county?  Find out this information and more with the American Immigration Council’s updated Map the Impact, an interactive map you can use…

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  Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 5:10 PM

[WEBINAR] How Will Biden’s New Border Policy Play Out?

Join us for a conversation about the implications of Biden’s policy moving forward. Dear John, What will the Biden administration’s new border policy actually do, and how is it likely to play out on the ground? What are the challenges in enforcing the new restrictions? What will be th…

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June 9, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Historic Changes to Asylum: What You Need to Know

But Biden can’t close or seal the border.Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden’s New Changes to the Asylum Process: What You Need to Know On June 4, President Biden issued a sweeping order that allows him to “suspend the entry” of most migrants who cross the border between po…

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  Dara Lind, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Biden’s Executive Order on the Border, Explained

Our new analysis dives into Biden's executive order on the southern border.  Dear John, Yesterday, President Biden issued an executive order that his administration claims will bring order and security to the U.S.-Mexico border.  The reality is quite different—the order will not stop enco…

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June 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Creating the “Border Industrial Complex”

A new film explores how immigration enforcement is often tied to profit in the U.S.Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Borderland: The Line Within Takes Viewers Through CBP’s Raid on a Humanitarian Aid Camp Borderland takes viewers through a gripping narrative of how immigration …

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May 31, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. May 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain more information on the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s (EOIR) processing of FOIA requests.…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Only a few more hours until registration closes – get your tickets now!

BY MIDNIGHT: Get your Immigration Impact Awards ticket   Dear John, Will we see you at the American Immigration Council’s Immigration Impact Awards? We hope so, since the evening is going to be packed with fun, entertainment!  Make sure you—and your friends—register and enjoy yourself…

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May 30, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Let’s get ready to party in Chicago! Registration closes soon!

Immigration Impact Awards: registration closes tomorrow!  Dear John, Registration closes tomorrow! The Immigration Impact Awards is our cornerstone event where we celebrate the collective gifts that we all bring to the immigration table.  Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it all!…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Deadline extended – Registration is open until May 31!

Immigration Impact Awards: there's more time to get your ticket!   Dear John, We’ve extended our Immigration Impact Awards registration for one more week! Because of the holiday weekend, we are keeping registration open until May 31.  The American Immigration Council can’t wait to see…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Registration Closes Today – May 28!

Be sure to get your ticket for the Immigration Impact Awards!   Dear John, Be sure to get your ticket for the Immigration Impact Awards! We are gearing up for an exciting event for you in Chicago on June 14! Don’t miss out on your chance to celebrate immigration heroes like Ere Rendón…

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May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: Migrant children could be in danger with efforts to end portions of the Flores Settlement Agreement.

The DOJ asked a court to partially terminate the decades-old agreement. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Government’s Move to Terminate Flores Agreement Could Leave Immigrant Children Unprotected The Department of Justice asked a court to partially terminate the decades-old ag…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM

[Lawsuit Update] Florida’s Anti-Immigrant Law Blocked in Court

Our preliminary injunction was a success.   Dear John, We've got good news—immigrant families living in Florida can breathe a sigh of relief. A federal court agreed to block a key part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' anti-immigrant law.  Section 10 of Senate Bill 1718 made it a crime to drive an im…

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  Rebekah Wolf, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

[WEBINAR] Work Authorization for Newcomers: Everyone Wins

Join us for a webinar on work authorization for migrants.   Work Authorization for Newcomers: Everyone Wins Thursday, May 30 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now Dear John, Migrants want to work. Businesses have job openings to fill. And state and local g…

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May 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: New Bars to Asylum Would Allow Quick Removal of Some Migrants

Asylum officers may receive more power to decide individuals’ fate on the spot. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Biden Proposes Rule to Quickly Remove Certain Migrants During Initial Screening Process at the Border The Biden administration proposed a rule that would allow asylu…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Guess who we are honoring at the 2024 Immigration Impact Awards?

Don’t miss the chance to hear from these immigration heroes!  Dear John, The American Immigration Council is proud to announce Eréndira (Ere) Rendón as the 2024 Immigration Impact honoree and Paul Zulkie as the Founders Award honoree. We are honored to have Ere and Paul join our Creativ…

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May 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Iowa Police Can Arrest Some Green Card Holders Under New Law

We’re suing to put a stop to this unconstitutional law. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Biden’s New H-2A Rule Expands Protections and Increases Oversight for Migrant Workers The Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule aimed at protecting workers on temporary H-2A visa…

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  Kate Melloy Goettel, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

[Lawsuit Filed] Challenging Iowa's New Immigration Law, SF 2340

Iowa’s new immigration law is unconstitutional—we’re suing to put a stop to it.   Dear John, The American Immigration Council filed a federal lawsuit today to block SF 2340, one of the worst, most far-reaching immigration laws ever passed in the state of Iowa. Together with our partners at…

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May 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: You can help people seeking asylum.

We’re looking for volunteers to staff a hotline for credible fear interviews. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Volunteers Needed for Credible Fear Interview Preparation in CBP Hotline When someone crosses the border to seek asylum in the United States, they often first go throu…

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April 28, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Where do refugees go once they come to the United States?

We filed a FOIA request to find out. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Data Snapshot: Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants  The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced its revision of the race and ethnicity question on federal surveys, includi…

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April 26, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. April 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights the Council’s most recent lawsuit to get information from immigration enforcement agencies about an Alternative to Detention (ATD) Program, and the Counc…

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  Laura Jennings, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Grab a great table before they're gone!

Don't miss the chance to get a table at the Immigration Impact Awards.   Dear John, Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of this year’s amazing table packages at the Immigration Impact Awards! This year we are offering great benefits with table purchases to help you enjoy our inspir…

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April 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Extends Many Immigrants’ Work Permits

Thousands of immigrant workers with pending work permit renewals breathed a sigh of relief. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS Immigrants Contribute Billions to Federal and State Taxes Each Year Without fail, each Tax Day a prevalent myth resurfaces that conceals the truth about …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 6:12 PM

[Recording] What Happens When Immigrant Kids Age Out of a Parent’s Visa?

Watch the webinar on-demand.  John, Thank you for your interest in our webinar on what happens when children of legal immigrants age out of their parents’ visa status at age 21.  You can now watch a recording of the webinar.  Watch on-demand You can also view Improve the Dream an…

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April 14, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Congress Is Making It Harder for States to Support Migrants

$150 million is being cut from shelter and services funding to support newly arrived migrants. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  The Federal Government Is Cutting Aid for Migrant Shelters and Services. What Will States Do Now?  Congress has cut $150 million from the Shelter a…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM

What It's Really Like to Cross the Border

Nuvia, an asylum seeker from Honduras, shares her story.   Dear John, Ever wondered about the reality of seeking asylum in America?  Meet Nuvia Garcia Vijil, who, at the age of 13, fled gang violence in Honduras with her mother, because staying would have meant losing her life.  Fast fo…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 5:38 PM

CORRECTION: [WEBINAR] What Happens When Immigrant Kids Age Out of a Parent’s Visa?

Join us for a webinar where we speak with young adults about aging out of their legal immigrant parents' status. We are resending the below invite with a corrected date and sender. We hope you'll be able to join us! Dear John, An estimated 250,000 children of legal immigrants age out …

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  Chelsie Kramer, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 4:08 PM

[WEBINAR] What Happens When Immigrant Kids Age Out of a Parent’s Visa?

Join us for a webinar where we speak with young adults about aging out of their legal immigrant parents' status. Dear John, An estimated 250,000 children of legal immigrants age out of their parents’ visa status at age 21 and must self-deport if they can’t find other ways to stay. Cu…

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March 31, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This Week in Immigration: Confusion at the Border as SB4 Case Takes Yet Another Turn

A late-night ruling puts SB4 on hold again. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS STEM-Related Petitions Increase Following USCIS’ Updated Policy Guidance  A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf of, …

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March 28, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Immigration Disclosures

This newsletter highlights the Council's transparency work. March 2024   Greetings. This installment of Immigration Disclosures highlights how the Council celebrated Sunshine Week to promote government transparency, as well as our most recent legislative transparency efforts and newly publis…

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March 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Battle Over Texas’ SB4 Gets Heated

SCOTUS and the Fifth Circuit Duke it Out. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  ICE Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras in a Win for Transparency—But the Implementation Will Be Key  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a policy calling for ICE personnel to wea…

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March 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Federal District Court Keeps CHNV Parole Program in Place

Judge Tipton held that the policy successfully reduced overall border crossings Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  District Court in Texas Allows CHNV Parole Program to Continue  Last week, a decision by a federal district court in Texas keeps in place the parole program set up…

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  Raul Pinto, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM

[WEBINAR] Litigate Your FOIA Requests: How to Sue the Government to Get Information You and Your Clients Need

Join us for a lively discussion on how immigration attorneys can sue the government to get the information that you and your clients need.  Litigate Your FOIA Requests: How to Sue the Government to Get Information You and Your Clients Need Thursday, March 14 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST / 10:00 A…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 6:31 PM

One Week in March

The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community. Dear John,  The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community.  Coming off dueling border visits by President Biden and former president Trump ahead of the State of the U…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM

One Week in March

The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community. Dear {FirstName},  The past week has been a whirlwind for us, and for the rest of the immigration community.  Coming off dueling border visits by President Biden and former president Trump ahead of the State o…

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March 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Explaining What the President Can and Can’t Do at the Border

Ultimately, it’s Congress that must work to change the situation at the border by updating our immigration laws. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Showdown Between Texas Authorities and the Federal Government Headed to the Supreme Court A challenge to a Texas law that allows l…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Watch Aaron Reichlin-Melnick's Testimony Before Congress

Watch the discussion on Presidential Power to Secure the Border  Dear John, Yesterday afternoon, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, our Policy Director, testified before Congress during a House subcommittee hearing on presidential authority at the border. His testimony emphasizes the need for Congr…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Watch Aaron Reichlin-Melnick Testify Before Congress Tomorrow

Tune in live to watch the discussion on Presidential Power to Secure the Border  Dear John, Tomorrow, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, our Policy Director, will testify before the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement at 2:00 p.m. ET at the hearing …

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM

The power of connection lies right outside your comfort zone

Our new PSA, “Shared Table,” encourages you to step towards connection.  Dear John, Everyone brings something to the table when they are welcomed. Yet, two-thirds of our friends, families, coworkers, and neighbors report feeling like they don’t belong. The good news is that we can create …

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March 3, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Texas’ Anti-Immigrant Law Blocked Days Before Going into Effect

Last week, a federal judge blocked a Texas law from taking effect. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  DHS Changes H-1B Registration Process to Give Noncitizens an Equal Chance of Selection The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) re…

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February 25, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: Asylum Seekers, Refugees Generate Billions of Dollars in Tax Revenue

The myth that asylum seekers cost the U.S. government billions of dollars with no net gain isn’t true. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  Refugees and Asylum Seekers Generate Billions of Dollars More Than They Cost the U.S. Government   A report released this month by the U.S. …

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  Raul Pinto, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM

[WEBINAR] Humanitarian Parole for Afghans: A Discussion of USCIS' Guidance and the Trends Practitioners Are Seeing

Join us for a webinar on humanitarian parole for Afghans.   Humanitarian Parole for Afghans: A Discussion of USCIS' Recently Released Guidance and the Trends Practitioners Are Seeing Thursday, February 29 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST   Register Now Dear John, Hu…

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February 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM

This Week in Immigration: USCIS Finally Begins to Make Strides in Reducing Its Backlog

For the first time in years, the agency reduced its backlog, despite a record number of cases. More work remains. Your weekly summary from the Council.  LATEST ANALYSIS  USCIS Reduces Its Backlog for the First Time in Years On February 9, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released d…

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February 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM

This Week in Immigration: The Senate’s Bipartisan Border Bill, Explained

Here’s everything you need to know about the border bill—from an analysis to better solutions.Your weekly summary from the Council. LATEST ANALYSIS Data Snapshot: The Number of Black Immigrants in the US Continues to Rise The “Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024” was re…

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  Jeremy Robbins, American Immigration Council · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 6:42 PM

We need a border bill for the 21st century.

Congress’ bill identifies the right problems but would do more harm than good.   Dear John, After months of anticipation, this week the Senate finally released their bill to attempt to address the situation at the southern border. The American Immigration Council supports good faith effo…

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