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As Covid-19 shut a large portion of the American economy down and in-person communication had to be transferred to a new platform, programs like Zoom assisted colleges, businesses, and religious houses of worship. This new form of communication allowed countless individuals to continue to stay productive and still abide by state and federal mandate son …

On Tuesday, a United States federal judge sided against the Trump administration’s strictest immigration policy to date. The rule, that was first enacted by President Trump back in 2019 would prohibit immigrants from claiming asylum in The United States if they first didn’t apply in a country they traveled through first on their way to …

After months of speculation, President Trump announced early Monday a near-complete immigration ban for immigrants applying for green cards. the order corresponds to the initial order that the President announced in early April. The new policy comes amid the administration’s continued threat against immigrants under the veil of the Coronavirus. The new policies are possibly …

A senior official at the White House confirmed that the administration planned to extend its ban to include work visas, pointing out that such actions would benefit American workers. Business leaders strongly opposed such declarations as immigrants are essential to rejuvenate the American economy and help businesses mitigate through financial crises. Through the end of …

In the coming days, President Donald Trump is expected to sign sweeping immigration restrictions in response to the economic downturn the country has been faced with. New work visa restrictions will limit the number of immigrants allowed to work within the United States legally. In April, the administration suspended some forms of immigration citing the …

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court Justices left the Trump administration with a decisive blow in its efforts to end the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices as the key swing vote in the final ruling. The program which has allowed nearly 800,000 immigrants to …

According to sources familiar with White House deliberations, The Trump administration continues to plan new immigration limits to restrict the entry of immigrants into the United States. This comes as the President continues to push for a full reopening of the American economy and as spikes of Covid-19 cases begin. Despite the efforts to push …

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency lack the necessary testing for all immigrants awaiting deportation to their native countries and those who may be transferred to different facilities. This comes as the agency announced it was unable to routinely test immigrants who were detained and asked the United States Senate for additional COVID-19 …

A department of justice memo revealed that Pre-Trump administration Immigration Appeals board members were offered buyouts so that the administration can circumvent the immigration court system. The Trump administration’s efforts to stack the board with pro-trump officials who align with the President’s anti-immigrant policies are highlighted in the Department of Justices memos. James McHenry, the …

A recent article by the New York Times highlighted the current plight of foreign employees on skilled worker visas. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people in the United States are now unemployed, and a substantial portion of these unemployed workers are here on temporary visas, which means they are now in a state …

A large drop in applications over the past several months for green cards, citizenship, and various other applications has threatened The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revenue to continue processing applications. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the agency which is in charge of the country’s lawful immigration system had to ask for an …

Under the veil of the Coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken swift action on immigration laws. These actions have led to refugees and children being deported throughout the country under the pretext of the Covid-19 health crisis. These new policies go against the meaningful initiatives that were put in place to …