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.
‘She understands immigrants’ — Harris backed by major Latino voter group:
After interviews with more than 250, Make the Road Action decided to support Kamala Harris in its first-ever general election presidential endorsement. — The Guardian
What Project 2025 would mean for immigrants:
The conservative policy plan seeks to limit the classes of immigrants eligible for work authorization, end Guest Worker Visas, and strip oversight to protect immigrant’ rights, among other efforts. — New York Amsterdam News
USCIS publishes filing guide for keeping families together:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published a filing guide for the new “Form I-131F” for the new Keeping Families Together parole in place program set to begin today, August 19. — USCIS
What Kamala Harris did — and didn’t do — on immigration and the border:
Harris has never been in charge of the border. Her role has included boosting aid to Central America and discouraging migrants from making the dangerous journey to the U.S. — The Washington Post
New York
ICE arrests Peruvian gang leader in New York:
ICE says it moved to arrest Gianfranco Torres-Navarro after receiving information on July 8 that he was wanted in Peru for 23 killings in Peru. — abc10
Around the U.S.
Republicans flood TV with misleading ads about immigration, border:
An analysis of more than 700 campaign ads that mention immigration show the ads unrealistically paint the border as overrun and inaccurately characterize immigrants. — The Washington Post
In JD Vance’s backyard, conspiracy theories about migrants and voting abound:
Republicans’ false claim that Democrats are helping migrants enter the country illegally so they will vote for the party found wide support in interviews with dozens of voters across Ohio. — The New York Times
Texas AG sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech:
Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits. — The Texas Tribune
Missouri AG suing Biden admin. over immigration policy:
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said the state will join a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the use of public funds for undocumented immigrants. — Spectrum News
