Undocumented

Immigration in the Spotlight: How the Trump Administration’s Policies Affect Both Undocumented and Legal Immigrants

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Washington, D.C. — In recent months since President Donald Trump took office, there has been a heightened focus on both undocumented and legal immigrants. This issue stands as a significant component of the administration’s policy agenda, signaling a broader aim to reshape how immigration is handled within the United States. During Trump’s presidency, there has been a noticeable shift towards stringent immigration policies that not only affect those entering the country but also those who have been residing in the U.S. for years. These policies have sparked a wide array of responses, ranging from public … Read more

Understanding Collateral Arrests: Navigating Rights and Risks for Undocumented Immigrants During ICE Operations

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In recent operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, “collateral arrests” are growing more common. These arrests occur when ICE detains individuals who are not the primary targets of raids but are caught due to their presence at the sites of these operations. Esther Valdes-Clayton, an attorney who specializes in immigration law, highlights that these incidental detentions are frequent during ICE actions, and notably, not all those arrested have prior deportation orders. Collateral arrests bring a host of challenges and fears, particularly given that many of those detained are unsuspecting of any … Read more

San Antonio Law Enforcement to Collaborate with ICE in Identifying Undocumented Migrants with Deportation Warrants

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San Antonio, Texas — In a significant shift in local immigration enforcement strategy, San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office have begun notifying federal authorities when they encounter undocumented migrants who have active warrants for removal or deportation. This move aligns with the recent inclusion of over 700,000 administrative warrants into a national crime database by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Erinaldy Agosto, an immigration attorney based in San Antonio, raised concerns about the impact of this new policy on the community. The integration of ICE administrative warrants into the National Crime … Read more

Justice Department Claims New York’s Policies Benefit Undocumented Immigrants at the Expense of U.S. Citizens

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Washington, D.C. – The Justice Department has formally filed a complaint against the state of New York for what it alleges are unfair policies favoring non-citizens over U.S. citizens. The federal lawsuit claims that New York’s specific laws and practices unjustly prioritize undocumented immigrants in areas such as employment, health care, and housing, thereby discriminating against American citizens. The complaint specifically takes issue with several New York initiatives which allegedly provide enhanced services and opportunities to undocumented immigrants. Among the contested areas is the New York Liberty Defense Project, which offers legal services to immigrants … Read more