Despite its lame-duck status, the Trump administration is continuing to take steps to prevent immigrants from working and living in the United States legally. A ban already in place that prevents immigrants from entering the country on work visas and green cards has been extended to the end of March 2021, which is after Trump...Read More
On December 15, 2020, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order to provide added protection for immigrants who must interact with the justice system within the state. The Protect Our Courts Act makes it illegal for law enforcement officials to arrest anyone for a civil violation while that person is en route...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a victory for the Trump administration on December 18, 2020, when it dismissed a suit against the administration’s plan for allocating seats in the U.S. House of Representatives by eliminating undocumented and unauthorized immigrants from the figures used in this process. In its ruling, the Supreme Court stated that the...Read More
With the recent election certified and the new administration preparing to take office in January, many immigrants are wondering about possible changes that will take place when President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Joe Biden’s immigration plan will likely consist of three basic adjustments to the current policies put in place by the outgoing Trump administration....Read More
For many Americans, understanding the important role that undocumented immigrants play in keeping vital institutions running and in supporting our economy can be the first step in valuing these essential contributors fairly. Resistance to immigration reform and to creating a pathway to legal residency and citizenship for these individuals and families is creating a permanent...Read More
