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.
Biden’s border crackdown could disproportionately affect families:
Biden’s new border policy will expedite deportations for families, representing 40% of border crossers, potentially leading to family separations. — The New York Times
Biden’s asylum restrictions come as many voters disagree with his immigration record:
Critics of his policy say the administration is responding more to Republican critics than addressing the public’s desire for a balanced, well-managed immigration system. — Texas Public Radio
Around the U.S.
Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little water:
The seven men face state felony charges including human smuggling, engaging in organized criminal activity, operating a stash house and evading arrest. — The Associated Press
Immigration attitudes and the 2024 election:
Almost six-in-ten registered voters say that undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. should be allowed to stay in the country legally. — Pew Research Center
U.S. to close costly Texas immigration detention center and reroute funds:
ICE will close a costly Texas detention center at South Texas Family Residential Center, reallocating funds to increase overall detention capacity amid new U.S. border restrictions and escalating operations. — Reuters
Migrant woman searches for husband who has vanished, a common occurrence as men struggle to find jobs:
During Jessica Juma’s first work week, her husband disappeared, leaving her to navigate challenges alone while searching for him and supporting her family. — Chicago Tribune
New York
Advocates protest Biden’s asylum executive order outside Roosevelt Hotel:
“It’s not possible to say New York City is somehow the greatest city in the world, and say we have to wall it off to certain people,” advocates said. — Spectrum News
