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.
Washington D.C.
GOP senator calls for deporting certain foreign student protesters:
Sen. Marsha Blackburn called for the U.S. government to revoke the visas given to international students who are pro-Palestine and deport them. — The Hill
U.S. and Mexico will boost deportation flights and enforcement to crack down on illegal migration:
The U.S. and Mexico will increase enforcement to deter illegal migration to the border by preventing major transportation modes, said the White House’s national security spokesman. — The Associated Press
Around the U.S.
Georgia governor signs law requiring jailers to check immigration status of prisoners:
Critics warn that the legislation could transform local law enforcement into immigration authorities, discouraging immigrants from reporting crimes or cooperating with officers. — The Associated Press
(Poll) Americans are critical of today’s immigrants:
Regarding American adults’ attitudes towards immigration, many respondents expressed romanticism about the past and strong skepticism about it today. — Axios
Advocates pressure Mayor Whitmire to protect Houston’s immigrant communities from SB4:
The law is temporarily blocked from going into effect, but advocates fear its future implementation if Houston officials don’t issue a formal policy. — Houston Landing
Texas truck inspections costing border industry $32 million a day, Juarez official says:
The costs come from the overtime that plants must pay drivers and warehouse employees because of the inspection. — Border Report
California finally reverses its population-loss streak:
A rebound in legal immigration and drop in Covid-19 deaths the state’s first population increase since 2019. — POLITICO
