Immigrants and their advocates breathed a sigh of relief when President Trump lost his bid for reelection, but a return to Obama-era immigration policies should not be cause for celebration. Many of Trump’s harshest chan ...
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Thousands of unaccompanied minors arrive at US-Mexico border as Border Patrol grapples with COVID-19 deaths
The number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has nearly doubled in recent weeks, and smugglers are using riskier tactics to get them across, a top U.S. Border Patrol official says. ...
For refugees, pandemic adds to the hardship of a new life
He said, pandemic or not, he’s determined to make his family’s new life work. “We cannot split our heart between Afghanistan and America,” he said. “We are American now. We are tough people. We can survive here.” ...
New Trump immigration regulations would devastate refuge pathways
Anyone who believes that the United States should still be a beacon for those who are fleeing persecution and torture must speak out against them. ...
New Refugees Struggle to Find Footing in US During Pandemic
“The unknown, that’s what we’re worried about, not knowing how long this pandemic is going to go on,” Batar said. “This time is going to be tough because there are so many Americans out of jobs.” ...
Refugee admissions to the US temporarily suspended Priscilla Alvarez byline
"The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program coordinates refugee arrivals with its international humanitarian implementing partners, IOM and UNHCR," the spokesperson said in a statement. "The temporary suspension of resettlement ...
Feds Appeal Order Blocking Trump Refugee Resettlement Limit
“We are essentially in limbo as the appeal process takes its course,” she said, adding that there is “some risk of disruption to the (resettlement) system” if the case isn't resolved for months. ...
Trump Threw Weighty Refugee Decisions to Local Government, With Painful Results
President Trump’s executive order granting local officials veto power over refugee resettlement has divided communities and left immigrants feeling unwanted. ...
Why This Texas City Is Saying Yes to Refugees While the Governor Says No
In earlier years, Amarillo had more refugees per capita than any other Texas city. The newcomers are considered neighbors now. ...
North Dakota was an immigrant haven — until Trump was elected
“It was terrible to hear people say what they were saying,” he said. “At the same time, everyone has a right.” ...
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