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.
U.S. justice department sues Oklahoma in challenge to immigration law:
A lawsuit by the Justice Department says Oklahoma’s law punishing undocumented immigrants with prison terms of up to two years is unconstitutional. — The Guardian
Around the U.S.
Texans await fate of law that would allow detainment of suspected illegal immigrants:
Regardless of court rulings on Texas immigration law SB4, fear and distrust have penetrated immigrant and mixed-status families across the state. — NPR
Half of Americans oppose immigrant detention camps, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds:
While 54% of registered voters oppose putting undocumented immigrants in the country into detention camps, 56% said they should be deported. — Reuters
Hispanic Caucus: Border bill would “set back real comprehensive immigration reform by years”:
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus criticizes the bill for putting forward enforcement-only policies while failing to include provisions to keep families together. — The Hill
New York
New eviction policy for some asylum seekers begins in New York City:
“I believe that we are going to see a rise in street homelessness this summer as individuals receive a 30-day notice and they don’t have extenuating circumstances to be able to stay in shelter longer,” said Lisa Rivera, the president of the New York Legal Assistance Group. — ABC7
Advocates say NYPD escalated violence during pro-Palestinian rally in Brooklyn:
Advocates said the NYPD brought in the Strategic Response Group and senior officials, some of whom were witnessed punching protesters while making arrests. — Spectrum News
Free immigration resources to begin May 30 in Bensonhurst:
The free immigration service program for Brooklyn residents in Bensonhurst will start May 30. — News 12 The Bronx
