Immigration Tag

‘Common App’ for College Application Being Changed to Accommodate People in U.S. Illegally

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 19, 2020 3 Comments

"We don’t want people selecting themselves out of the process because we’re asking questions they feel are putting themselves and their family in jeopardy"...

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Border Official Warns of ‘Full-Blown Crisis’ as Illegal Crossings Into U.S. Rise Dramatically

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 15, 2020 28 Comments

Illegal border crossings from Mexico into the United States rose dramatically in November and one border official is already using the word "crisis" to describe the problem. Does anyone expect that this situation will improve under a Biden administration?

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Sen. Tom Cotton: Biden’s DHS pick “disqualified” for “selling Green Cards to Chinese nationals on behalf of rich, democratic donors”

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 27, 2020 15 Comments

Joe Biden's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security is Alejandro Mayorkas, who held a lower position at DHS under Obama. While the media is swooning over this choice, they're leaving out an important part of Mayorkas's record. In 2013, Mayorkas was embroiled in a scandal that involved the alleged sale of a U.S. visa to a Chinese executive for the sake of Hillary Clinton's brother.

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DHS: Illegal Border Crossings Surge In Anticipation of Biden Presidency

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on November 22, 2020 18 Comments

Former vice president Joe Biden pledged to end border wall construction and to loosen immigration rules.  The message was heard loudly and clearly, apparently, as DHS is reporting a surge in illegal border crossings.

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ICE Preparing Targeted Arrests in ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Ahead of November Election

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 04, 2020 25 Comments

The Trump administration is preparing a massive immigration enforcement campaign in October that would target arrests in U.S. cities and jurisdictions that have adopted “sanctuary” policies.

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AP Fact Check: Michelle Obama’s DNC Swipe At Trump For Keeping Kids In “Cages” Was “Misleading” and “Distorted”

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 19, 2020 17 Comments

During the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, the headline speaker was Michelle Obama. In her speech, she made a reference to immigration and used the tired Democrat talking point about 'kids in cages.' Shockingly, she was called out by the Associated Press with a fact check.

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Federal Court: No Judicial Immunity for Massachusetts Judge Charged With Helping Illegal Alien Evade ICE

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 04, 2020 53 Comments

Last year, Kemberlee wrote about a Massachusetts judge, Shelley Joseph, who was indicted for helping an illegal alien evade ICE.  A federal judge has rejected Joseph's defense team's motion to dismiss based on Joseph's judicial immunity, bringing Joseph one step closer to a federal trial.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Restricting Some Work Visas

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 22, 2020 15 Comments

Monday, President Trump signed an executive order, restriction renewal of some work-based visa programs in order to protect American workers as the post-pandemic economy finds its footing. The executive order will not impact those who currently carry certain valid work visas, but applies to new applications.

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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Creates New Fund For Illegal Immigrants, Also Demands More Federal Money

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 19, 2020 64 Comments

When it comes to spending in California, Governor Gavin Newsom seems to want to have it both ways. He is demanding more federal funds to pay for essential workers, while handing out cash to people in the country illegally.

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Researchers Estimate 450,000 Undocumented Immigrants are Enrolled in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 18, 2020 6 Comments

"The findings in this report show that far more undocumented students enroll in higher education than was previously thought"...

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Merkel’s Left-Wing Coalition Partner Calls for ‘Pact for Humanity’ as Migrants Amass at EU Borders

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 08, 2020 34 Comments

With thousands of migrants amassing at Europe's outer borders, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's left-wing coalition partner has called for a "Pact for Humanity" to bringing these asylum seekers directly into the country. Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party wants to take in "unaccompanied minors" trying to enter into Greece from Turkey, German media reports said.

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Greek Development Minister Calls Migrant Wave Surges ‘an Invasion’

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 03, 2020 16 Comments

As thousands of illegal migrants force their way into Greece along its border with Turkey, a senior Greek minister has described the worsening situation as an invasion.

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Greece: Police Struggle to Push Back Migrant Wave

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 01, 2020 37 Comments

Police in Greece fought back on Saturday to repel thousands of illegal immigrants along the Turkish border. The push back comes as tens of thousands of migrants are beginning to amass along the Turkish-Greek border. Angry migrants pelted stones at Greek guards and attempted to cut through border fences, news reports said. The Greek police fired tear gas in response.

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Massive Migrant Wave Hits Europe As Turkey Opens Border

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 29, 2020 28 Comments

Europe has been hit by a massive migrant wave after Turkey opened border crossings on Friday. Thousands of migrants started amassing along the Greek and Bulgarian borders, with Turkish authorities offering free bus rides for illegal migrants to reach border crossings.

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Greek Islanders Clash With Police Over Forced Migrant Settlement

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 27, 2020 18 Comments

Greek islanders clashed with police for the third day on Thursday over their government's plan to build more migrant camps on their islands.

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Georgetown University Hires New ‘Associate Director for Undocumented Students’

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 26, 2020 4 Comments

"part of the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access"...

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UK: New policy restricts entry of non-English speaking and unskilled foreign workers

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 21, 2020 26 Comments

The British government has announced an overhaul of immigration policy, restricting the entry of non-English speakers and unskilled foreign workers. The new immigration rules, based on the Australian-style points system, is part of a post-Brexit overhaul.

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SCOTUS: Trump’s Immigration “Public Charge” Rule is Good to Go Pending Appeals

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 27, 2020 23 Comments

Monday, the Supreme Court issued an order allowing the Trump administration's "public charge" rule to proceed, pending further appeals. The rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security would make it more difficult for immigrants to obtain immigration benefits if they are likely to use public assistance. The decision was 5-4 and split neatly down party lines.

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