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.
Near Springfield, another Ohio city welcomed immigrants:
Dayton has been working for more than a decade to lure more immigrants who help fill jobs and revitalize old neighborhoods. — NPR
Ohio governor defending Springfield, Haitian immigrants in op-ed:
“It is disappointing to me that Springfield has become the epicenter of vitriol over America’s immigration policy, because it has long been a community of great diversity,” the Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wrote. — The New York Times
Lies about immigration help no one:
A columnist says the Trump and Vance’s claims meant to imply that nonwhite immigrants are inherently immoral suggests a society in decline. — The Atlantic (Opinion)
Arizona Republicans hope immigration concerns turn out voters:
One ballot measure would make it a state crime for noncitizens to cross from Mexico into Arizona outside authorized ports of entry. — ABC News
Politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border:
Immigration has weighed heavily in many congressional contests this year, but the urgency of the situation is greater in some districts than others. — Arizona Capitol Times
New York
Siena College poll shows pessimistic New Yorkers back Harris over Trump:
Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump 55%-42% in New York state, compared with 53%-39% last month. — Spectrum News 1
As public support for migrants fades, private donors confront the crisis:
New York philanthropies have announced millions of dollars for ESL classes, and for nonprofits connecting migrants to shelter, food, schools, legal assistance and job training. — The New York Times
Queens woman found guilty in 2022 stabbing death of immigration lawyer at Flushing office:
Xiaoning Zhang, 27, was convicted on Friday of stabbing her attorney to death at his Flushing law office in March of 2022, after the attorney allegedly said he couldn’t represent Zhang anymore — abc7NY
Washington D.C.
DHS is in for a rough ride after the election, no matter who wins:
Presidential administrations rely on executive orders to compensate for congressional neglect, leaving Homeland Security to grapple with ever-expanding responsibilities. — The Hill (Opinion)
