Senate Committee on the Judiciary – Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration Hearing on “Strengthening and Reforming America’s Immigration Court System” April 18, 2018 The National Immigration Forum (the Forum) advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation.
An immigration court official speaking on the condition of anonymity reportedly said that the review will examine whether the programs duplicate efforts within the immigration court system. He noted that immigration judges are already required to inform immigrants of their rights before a hearing.
approximately 200,000 Documented Dreamers in the U.S. They grew up in the country as children of long-term visa holders, but “aged out” of the temporary legal status derived through their parents’ visas after turning 21 years old.
The Afghan refugee crisis mirrors broader immigration challenges that demand solutions. It is a stark reminder of the pressing need for immigration reforms to address the needs of those who flee their homes in search of safety and a better life.
UAC Processing Timelines Sources: HHS October 2020 UAC Factsheet, TRAC Immigration Court Backlog Tool When a family member or other suitable sponsor in the United States is available to take custody and provide care, HHS must release UACs to their custody while immigration court proceedings continue.
Statement for the Record U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary “The Unaccompanied Children Crisis: Does the Administration Have a Plan to Stop the Border Surge and Adequately Monitor the Children?” The National Immigration Forum (the Forum) advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation.
The Trump administration opened tent courts in Laredo and Brownsville, Texas on September 10 and 11 for immigration court proceedings under the administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), which is also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy.
On October 5, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a California state law aimed at phasing out private detention facilities in the state cannot be enforced because it is likely to intrude on the federal government’s power over immigration enforcement.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND CONSIDERED LEGISLATIVE FLOOR CALENDAR UPCOMING HEARINGS AND MARKUPS THEMES IN WASHINGTON THIS WEEK GOVERNMENT REPORTS SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM RESOURCES BILLS INTRODUCED AND CONSIDERED H.R.6794 Immigration Innovation Act of 2018 This bill would authorize additional H-1B visas for high-skilled immigrants to live and work in the United States. This is a ...
A federal appeals court reversed an earlier ruling that blocked the enforcement of SB 4, upholding one of the toughest immigration measures at the state level. The law requires local police chiefs and sheriffs to honor federal immigration detainers, bars local communities from adopting certain policies aimed at building community trust, and permits police to question the immigration status of ...
