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.
Votes on Laken Riley Act signal Democrats’ shift on immigration policies:
Movement on the Republican-backed bill indicates a post-election shift among Democrats over immigration and border security policies. — AJC Politics
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act:
A sizable group of Senate Democrats could not only vote to advance the bill, but may support the current version in a final floor vote. — The Hill
The writing is on the wall for a big immigration bill:
Congress hasn’t passed a major immigration bill since 1986, but signs point to that changing in the next two years. — The Washington Post
U.S. to refund $55 million for Biden immigration program for spouses of citizens:
The U.S. government will return application fees to immigrants who pursued a Biden administration program halted by a federal court. Nearly 94,000 applicants paid $580 each. — CBS News
Trump’s 100 executive orders:
Stephen Miller, Trump’s longtime immigration adviser, dove into how the administration intends to use executive power to address the border and immigration starting Day 1. — Axios
Trump transition considering D.C.-area showcase immigration raid in first days of administration:
Transition officials’ workplace raid discussions suggest the incoming administration is focused on making arrests and deportations on a large scale. — NBC News
Democratic support of immigration bill latest sign of vanishing Trump resistance:
Many of the 50 House Democrats who voted for the Laken Riley Act are from vulnerable districts. — POLITICO
New York
Millions unclaimed in NY ride share wage settlement:
Attorney General Letitia James has given drivers until January 31, 2025, to file for compensation from the landmark Uber and Lyft wage theft case. — Documented
Around the U.S.
Immigration groups ‘doing everything we can’ amid Trump deportation threat:
Across the country, immigrant advocates, activists and legal aid groups are preparing to resist Trump’s pledge to deport millions of undocumented and documented people. — The Guardian
With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas:Popularity is growing for policies that would represent a shift right for some Democrats and advocates, such as border security measures and checks on employee eigibility. — NBC News
