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.
New York
State officials let NYC evict more migrant families from shelters:
The majority of migrant families live in shelters that operate under the state’s OTDA regulations, sparing them until now from the 60-day limits on shelter stays. — THE CITY
Asian community orgs working to increase voter turnout:
In the 2020 general election, the participation rate among Asian American voters in New York State was 57%, compared to 68% for the general population. This disparity is even more pronounced among young voters. — Documented
NYC Parks worker charged with hate crime for migrant killing:
Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal Parks Department employee accused of fatally shooting a homeless Venezuelan man, is now facing charges that allege killing was motivated by a hate for migrants. — THE CITY
Around the U.S.
Texas Attorney General Paxton continues fight against NGOs that serve migrants:
The legal conflict began when Paxton arrived at an immigrant-serving nonprofit in February, demanding a vast array of confidential records to be turned over to AG’s office within 24 hours. — Immigration Impact
U.S. legal pathways for Mexicans, Salvadorans, Guatemalans, and Hondurans, by the numbers:
By analyzing U.S. government data, this fact sheet shows migrants from these countries are issued immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas, and humanitarian forms of admission. — Migration Policy
Washington D.C.
ICE can’t monitor all unaccompanied migrant children released from DHS and HHS custody:
ICE often failed to follow guidance to verify the location of unaccompanied children who fail to appear for their court hearings, the Homeland Security inspector general found. — Office of Inspector General
Panama launches U.S.-backed deportation flights aimed at discouraging migrants:
Panama’s government announced U.S.-funded deportation flights for migrants apprehended in Panama to China, India and Ecuador, in a bid to reduce their migration to the U.S. — Reuters
Brazil will restrict entry to some Asian nationals, aiming to curb migration to the U.S. and Canada:
The move starts on Monday. More than 70% of requests for refuge at the airport come from people with either Indian, Nepalese or Vietnamese nationalities. — AP News
