By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jonah Elkowitz / shutterstock.com Trinidad and Tobago’s placement on various “red lists,” particularly those related to financial transparency and security concerns, reflects a serious challenge to its international standing. While the specifics of President Trump’s “red list” are subject to interpretation and shifting policy, the underlying issues that […]
By Caribbean Business Report | Photo credit: Caribbean Business Report Grenada has received six state-of-the art automated Kiosk Machines from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission. This initiative was supported by the European Union (EU) through the Regional Integration through Growth Harmonization and Technology (RIGHT) Programme. This is part of an ongoing […]
By OECS | Photo credit: OECS March 7, 2025 – Grenada has received six state-of-the-art automated Kiosk Machines from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission. This initiative was supported by the European Union (EU) through the Regional Integration through Growth Harmonization and Technology (RIGHT) Programme. This is part of an ongoing Border Management Enhancement Programme which […]
By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump’s executive order has led to the immediate suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Another order aims to reinstate Remain in Mexico and terminate Temporary Protected Status. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related to immigration, which combined with his inaugural speech, […]
By April Xu, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero Experts believe the executive orders reframe immigration as a national security threat, with a strong emphasis on enforcement. While the military’s role in supporting border security has been expanded, it remains primarily focused on logistical support. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. January 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that have significant implications for civil rights in the United States. These actions, encompassing areas such as diversity initiatives, immigration policies, and LGBTQ+ rights, represent a marked shift in federal policy. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a staunch advocate for […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Trump’s executive orders had a lasting impact on political asylum procedures in the U.S., creating challenges for both pending and new applicants. The increased scrutiny, procedural hurdles, and policy shifts resulted in longer processing times, higher denial rates, and greater hardships for vulnerable populations. Introduction The U.S. asylum system has long […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com Immediately taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump has signaled an ambitious agenda to reshape U.S. immigration policy through a series of executive orders. These directives are expected to have profound implications for documented and undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com The Laken Riley Act has garnered significant attention in Congress, mainly dividing lawmakers along partisan lines. Supporters argue that the legislation is necessary to ensure public safety and protect communities from repeat offenders who, under the current system, may evade detention or removal. […]
Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]