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Reports of Additional Round-Ups of Refugees Met with Strong Condemnation
Reuters reported late on Thursday that the Obama Administration will launch a new round of immigration raids targeting Central American women and children following their last round-ups in January. The Reuters report says that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is “planning a month-long series of raids in May and June to deport hundreds of Central American […]
Read MoreRestrictive Voting Laws Threaten to Block Millions of Latino Voters, Including Many Newly-Naturalized
Naturalization and voter registration rates have surged in recent months, but strict new voter laws in many states are threatening to reduce the number of Latinos voters (including many newly naturalized) who will be allowed to cast ballots. More than 185,000 citizenship applications were submitted in the final three months of 2015, which is a […]
Read MoreWhat the New Citizenship Fee Structure Means for Aspiring Americans
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is primarily a fee-funded agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Every two years they are required to review the fees they collect and adjust as needed. Earlier this month USCIS announced they have completed their “fee study” and have proposed raising fees across the board by an […]
Read MoreDirector of Startup Accelerator Turns to Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Boost St. Louis Economy
“I wish more people had experience working with immigrant entrepreneurs,” says Ginger Imster. “Once you’ve witnessed their talent and passion, there is simply no doubt they’re a positive addition to our communities.” Imster knows this well. She is the executive director of Arch Grants, a nonprofit organization that provides $50,000 grants and support services to […]
Read MoreGeorgia Governor Signs Seal of Biliteracy Law, as Top Georgia Employers and Industry Seek Bilingual Talent
CONTACT Sarah Roy, New American Economy, [email protected] Atlanta, GEORGIA – Gov. Nathan Deal last week signed into law H.B. 879, establishing a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high school graduates who have attained proficiency in at least one language in addition to English. The Seal of Biliteracy has been hailed as an important initiative to promote […]
Read MoreCelebrate National Small Business Week With These Facts About Immigrant Economic Contributions
This week is National Small Business Week, which recognizes “the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.” This provides a special opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant-owned small businesses. Here are five facts that illustrate the tremendous benefits immigrant businesses bring to our […]
Read MoreNew U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines on Immigration Are a Mixed Bag
Earlier this month, the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) voted to change the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which in some cases will lead to increased sentences for those convicted of “Unlawfully Entering or Remaining in the United States” or “Smuggling, Transporting, or Harboring an Unlawful Alien.” However, the USSC did not adopt all of their initially proposed […]
Read MoreTexas’ Distorted View of the Legal Basis for DAPA and Expanded DACA
On April 18, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Texas, a case brought by 26 states to challenge President Obama’s deferred action initiatives, known as expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (expanded DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). While the arguments focused largely […]
Read MoreNew Data Sheds Light on Sprawling, Often For-Profit, Immigration Detention System
It is easy to forget at times just how sprawling and labyrinthine the U.S. immigration detention system truly is. But this is an important fact to keep in mind. Due to the sheer size and complexity of the detention system, detainees are easily “lost” to their family members and attorneys. At any time, with no […]
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Highlights from this week’s immigration news (April 18 – 22)
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court (WSJ) began hearing oral arguments in the state-led effort to block President Obama’s expanded executive orders, DAPA and an expanded DACA program. With the recent death of Justice Antonin Scalia, the high court could end in a 4-4 deadlock, effectively halting the programs until the next administration. This week also […]
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