With Title-42 phasing out in May, the Biden administration is weighing other options to deter immigration. With the higher influx of migrants expected, the administration may consider detaining migrant families who enter the United States illegally. Although not officially announced, this proposal would cause undue harm to migrant families. Over three years, the United States
People enter the United States for numerous reasons before deciding to apply for full citizenship. If you entered the U.S. (legally or illegally) as a refugee with legitimate fear of danger to your life in your previous country, you may be able to receive legal protection as an asylee. After living in the United States
On Monday, The Department of Homeland Security ended the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico Policy.” Following the Supreme Court’s order and certification of its decision, the Biden administration moved to dismantle the program. First enacted in 2019, the program forced asylum seekers to await their court appearances outside of the United States. It received the blight
Court Orders an End to Trump-era Rule The Biden administration must cease the use of a provocative public health law that speedily deports migrants at the United States border. On Thursday, United States District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered a preliminary injunction, prohibiting the Biden Administration’s use of Title 42. Additionally, a stay of fourteen days
In a 6-3 ruling, the United States Supreme Court denied the Biden Administration’s request to stay a Texas district court ruling that requires the administration reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols program. The controversial policy demands a standard that would obligate asylum seekers to await their court appearance in Mexico rather than the United States. Over
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice jointly announced a proposed policy that would prioritize deportations, expedite the asylum process for thousands, and reduce the immigration court backlog. Announced on Wednesday, the policy aims to embolden humane approaches when dealing with immigrants who are fleeing persecution while alleviating the tremendous processing burden our
