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.
Pressuring migrants to ‘self-deport,’ White House moves to cancel Social Security Numbers:
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts, and other financial services. — The New York Times
Federal government terminates visas of six UNC Charlotte international students:
The six students impacted are from India and Nigeria, according to a university spokesperson. UNC Charlotte has not provided a reason for why their visas were revoked. — WFAE
ICE grabs IRS data: Undocumented taxpayers face “perilous” filing:
Rep. Chuy Garcia noted that the IRS’ sharing of undocumented immigrants’ data would chill their tax filings and limit tax revenue. — Migrant Insider
Trump appears to be targeting Muslim and “non-white” students for deportation:
In some cases, the government has gone after students with minor infractions or misdemeanors on their record, or, for others, no criminal history at all. — The Intercept
New York
Complaints pile up at NYC Human Rights Commission — and immigrant workers are paying the price:
One house cleaner filed a sexual assault complaint against her boss in 2019, but after an interview with an investigator in 2020, she has not heard back. She’s one of hundreds caught in the Human Rights Commission backlog, according to a new report. — Documented
What to expect when you call an immigration attorney:
It’s important that you find and meet with an attorney to discuss your specific immigration case and learn about your options. — Documented
Freed from ICE, Brooklyn activist says Guyana officials set up her arrest:
Melissa Ann Holder, known for exposing alleged government corruption in Guyana, claims her personal immigration info was leaked to U.S. officials by political operatives tied to the ruling party. — Documented
Immigration questions answered for high school students during uncertain times:
We reached out to lawyers, researched information on nonprofit websites, and scrutinized articles in respected sources to address some of the most important questions. — Documented via The Echo
Around the U.S.
Border agents ask lawyer with pro-Palestinian client to give up phone:
A civil rights lawyer defending a pro-Palestinian activist was asked to give up his phone during questioning at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. — The Washington Post
Why ICE is really moving detainees over a thousand miles from where they were arrested:
Some immigration attorneys say the Trump administration is moving disfavored migrants far from their attorneys, families and support systems. — CNN
