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.
What is known so far about Trump’s registry plans:
The government is making clear that people who register will be targeted for arrest, detention, and deportation. For example, the DHS Secretary has said her goal is for people who register to “relocate right back to their home country.” — National Immigration Law Center
New York
Trump immigrant registration plan is a scare tactic, law experts say:
It’s not clear to what extent immigration authorities could enforce the registration of potentially millions of undocumented immigrants. — Documented
TPS extension for Haiti slashed, leaving thousands vulnerable to deportation:
Haitian TPS holders are fearful as the Trump administration shortens their Temporary Protected Status designation from 18 to 12 months. — Documented
After hotel reopens, immigrant workers allege new management is violating union contract:
Immigrant workers at Urban Resort NYC claim their pay has been cut, their hours reduced, and their safety compromised in a battle with new management. — Documented
Mayor Adams mostly spared Republican wrath at House hearing on sanctuary laws:
Adams, who has been reluctant to criticize President Trump, took the most fire from Democrats, who questioned him about his federal corruption case. — Documented via THE CITY
Here is why you shouldn’t miss your immigration court hearing:
Missing a court hearing can lead to serious consequences, including an in absentia removal order which leads to deportation. — Documented
How to use the new reduced-fare OMNY card on MTA public transit:
This article will guide you step by step on how to make the most of the new features of the OMNY card. — Documented
Around the U.S.
How many immigrants will die in U.S. custody?
Immigrants will be held in hastily prepared detention centers and military bases; more than a hundred have already been sent to Guantánamo Bay. — The New Yorker
Takeaways from a contentious hearing on big-city immigration policies:
Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy. — The New York Times
