By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT 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. On December 13, the Biden administration issued a permanent rule that automatically extends the validity of certain work permits by up to 540 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The legal status of undocumented immigrants has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades. Among the most vulnerable populations within the broader immigrant community are the beneficiaries of the DREAM Act—young individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children. Known as Dreamers, they have often lived in the […]
Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com Washington, DC — At campaign events in Arizona yesterday, JD Vance again made clear that a Trump second term would seek to make as many people as possible eligible for deportation – including those here with legal status such as TPS. As The New York Times reported in “Vance Vows an End […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: create jobs 51/ shutterstock.com It is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to evaluate the individual’s specific circumstances, especially to explore whether Advance Parole or other legal avenues might be pursued successfully. Advance Parole is one of the most common and viable options for individuals without lawful […]
Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — New must-read commentary from Jonathan Blitzer in The New Yorker, “Trump’s Dangerous Immigration Obsession,” captures that while it’s hard not to become desensitized by the sheer volume of ugly anti-immigrant lies and conspiracies being spouted constantly by Donald Trump, JD Vance and allies, the costs and consequences of their […]
By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / shutterstock.com Vanessa Cárdenas: “The Trump agenda is clear and consequential: make as many immigrants as possible deportable, no matter their current legal status or their deep roots in this nation. From Haitians with TPS to Dreamers with DACA to spouses of U.S. citizens, it’s a violent vision […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prashantrajsingh / shutterstock.com If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. […]
By Gabe Ortiz, americasvoice.org | Editorial Credit: Consolidated News Photos /shutterstock.com On Monday, sixteen states, led by Texas and Idaho, blocked the Biden administration’s new immigration program helping keep American families together. While the lawsuit was entirely expected – anti-immigrant officials and activists have repeatedly used the federal judiciary to shut down lawful policies helping […]
By Emma Winger | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com A group of Republican-led states, headed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, have sued to block a new rule that allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients to access health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is yet another legal assault on Dreamers, […]
By American Immigration Council Staff | Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / Shutterstock.com Updated: August 22, 2024 This is an update to our blog first posted on June 18, 2024, when President Biden first announced two policies to help provide streamlined paths to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants. On August 19, 2024, details […]