Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here.
New York
One fifth of migrants having received notices to leave New York City shelters remain in the shelter system
It’s unclear where the remaining 80% have gone, leading to confusion and chaos for many migrants, while the administration opens new sites to assist those reaching their stay limits. — The Gothamist
Washington D.C
Democrats urge Biden to protect Palestinians in the U.S. from deportation amid Gaza war
The 103 Democratic senators and representatives urged President Biden to authorize a program allowing Palestinians living in the U.S. without permanent legal status to gain deportation protections and work permits. — CBS News
Republicans threaten to reject Ukraine aid unless Democrats agree to tighten U.S. immigration laws
The proposal includes raising the standard for asylum claims and toughening penalties for illegal border crossings, which was met with swift criticisms from the White House and Democrats. — NBC News
Democratic lawmakers want to prohibit shackling pregnant migrant women
The law proposes that any agency under the Department of Homeland Security cannot use physical restraints on pregnant women, those in labor, or in postpartum recovery, except for “extraordinary circumstances.” — NBC News
DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
Effective Nov. 9, 2023, the secretary of homeland security, with the concurrence of the secretary of state, has decided to add Bolivia to the list of countries eligible for the programs. — USCIS
Biden administration urges US court to uphold asylum restrictions
The Biden administration appealed a decision that halted a rule imposing stricter asylum requirements at the U.S.-Mexico border, which presumes most migrants are ineligible for asylum because of the way they entered the U.S. — Reuters
Around the U.S.
ICE arrests “terroristic” illegal immigrant after he was released into US
Officials said that the 29-year-old would remain in custody in the US without bond until he is able to be deported. — American Military News
