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Trump vows to expel anti-Israel immigrants, ban Muslims
The New Arab (10/17/23)
Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the US and send officers to pro-Hamas protests to arrest and deport immigrants who publicly support the Palestinian armed group.
Biden admin reaches settlement with ACLU over separated migrant families under Trump
ABC News (10/16/23)
The Biden administration and the American Civil Liberties Union have reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if approved, would provide benefits for thousands of migrant families separated under the Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance" policy to deter illegal southern border crossings.
Protecting immigrant access to fair credit opportunities
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (10/12/23)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched an initiative to better understand the financial experiences of immigrants in the United States. Like other consumers across the United States, many immigrants borrow to start businesses, purchase automobiles, and buy homes. However, their financial experiences often differ.
Texas Senate moves border bill that allows state police to arrest migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
The Texas Tribune (10/12/23)
Two immigration bills advanced in the Texas State Senate. A bill that would increase the minimum sentence for smuggling migrants passed with bipartisan support and will head to the House.
California healthcare system preps for undocumented immigrant coverage
Modern Healthcare (10/17/23)
Stakeholders throughout the California healthcare system are gearing up to play their parts in the largest Medicaid expansion in the Golden State since the Affordable Care Act broadened program eligibility more than a decade ago.
Investigating how Florida flew migrants to Martha's Vineyard
CBS News (10/15/23)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and then Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey last year bused thousands of migrants to Washington DC, New York, and Chicago. Florida became involved after its state legislature last year allocated $12 million for the transport.
Germany's new immigration law is making it easier for foreign workers to move there
Euronews.com (10/16/23)
The plans to modernize the country's immigration legislation are expected to make it easier for third-country nationals to work in Germany. It could increase the number of non-EU workers in Germany by 60,000 per year.
Massachusetts governor warns state is running out of room to house migrants
Politico (10/16/23)
Massachusetts is required to provide immediate housing to qualifying families under a decades-old “right-to-shelter” law, one of the few in the US. But the governor warned on Monday that the state will hit the number of migrant and homeless families it can safely serve through its emergency shelter system by the end of the month.
4th Iranian ‘special interest alien’ apprehended this month in Texas, US customs confirms
New York Post (10/15/23)
The Department of Homeland Security’s threat assessment, published last month, noted that agents have encountered a growing number on the watch list and warned that “terrorists and criminal actors may exploit the elevated flow and increasingly complex security environment to enter the United States.”
Less than half of NYC migrants booted under new 60-day limit reapply for housing
New York Post (10/17/23)
Fewer than half of the migrants who have been forced to reapply for housing after the city’s new 60-day limit have returned to the Big Apple’s shelter system, officials said.
Reports Worth Revisiting
Tracking the Taliban's (Mis)Treatment of Women
United States Institute for Peace (06/17/23)
When Afghan women step out of their homes, everywhere they look they see a range of Taliban restrictions affecting all aspects of society and their lives—from education and employment to public services and access to justice. This interactive graphic depicts what they see through their burqas—the breadth of the Taliban’s gender apartheid—and serves as a portal to learning more about Taliban restrictions on women’s social and political life. Along with a description of the types of restrictions the Taliban have imposed, clicking on an “X” links to USIP’s documentation of the relevant decrees, orders, and edicts issued by the Taliban since they took power in August 2021.
Connecting to Power: The Growing Impact of New York City’s Asian Voters
Asian American Federation (06/20/22)
Asian Americans make up the fastest-growing voting bloc in New York City. With the Asian population booming over the last decade, Asian voter turnout has been surging as well—the rate nearly doubled from 15 percent to 26 percent in 2021.
Refugees in Upstate New York: A Little-Known Success Story
New York State Bar Association (10/05/21)
Offsetting the demographic and economic decline in upstate New York communities, refugees pay taxes, rebuild housing stock, open stores, take unfilled jobs, and more. Their contributions are so important that an increasing number of localities are seeking to lure refugees who have settled in other parts of the country. As the authors noted, it takes time, support, and patience, but refugees are helping to rejuvenate upstate communities.
The American dream of African immigrants
France24.com (04/28/23)
Africans make up just 5 percent of immigrants in the United States but represent the fastest-growing immigrant group. For many of them, America is the land of opportunity. But the reality is sometimes more difficult, as Africans are confronted with various challenges.
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