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.
Around the U.S.
Armed and untouchable — ICE’s history of deadly force:
A comprehensive look at ICE shootings across the country shows that several incidents went unexamined and others appear to have violated the agency’s own policies. — THE TRACE
New York
Migrants ejected from Randall’s Island mega-shelter set up camp outside:
Dozens of people are living in tents along the banks of Randall’s Island, many because they were ejected from shelters when their 30-day limit ran out. — THE CITY
Asian American Journalists Association releases style guide to responsibly cover AAPI communities:
The guide aims to bring more nuance, accuracy and accountability to coverage of the AAPI population, which is made up of about 50 ethnic groups that speak more than 100 languages. — AAJA
Claims that immigrants ‘take jobs’ from others don’t hold water in NYC:
New York City has also become a target of the Trump-Vance campaign as it alleges the city is overrun by immigrants, and falsely claim that the city is experiencing a crime wave. — Center for New York City Affairs
Back taxes — how to get help filing taxes for previous years:
Paying taxes is not only required under U.S. tax law, but also demonstrates self-sufficiency in immigration proceedings. — Documented
Washington D.C.
Harris is talking about immigration more, and her allies think it could be a political advantage:
Vice President Kamala Harris has highlighted her role in prosecuting drug cartels and human traffickers as California’s attorney general. — NBC News
Many immigrant spouses without legal status left out of Biden’s plan despite deep U.S. ties:
Formal regulations to implement Biden’s policy could be released any day, with applications expected to open later this month. But Biden’s proposal leaves out many people who immigration advocates say are equally deserving of protection. — Los Angeles Times
Prospects for immigration reform amid declining public support:
Public support for fostering robust legal immigration has taken a dramatic negative turn. A libertarian think tank speculates on what’s likely under a Trump or Harris administration. — Cato Institute
