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.
Trump admin. tells State dept. to prioritize visas for World Cup and Olympics attendees:
Priority is also being given to visa applicants considering “significant investments” in the U.S., according to reports. —AP
Lawmakers introduce bill to block appointment of temporary immigration judges:
The bill, introduced by two Democratic U.S. senators and a House representative, seeks to close loopholes the Trump administration has exploited to speed deportations. —Vanhollen.senate.gov
VA to share data on non-U.S. citizens with “appropriate” agencies:
The news sparks fear that it will enable federal immigration enforcement agencies to expand their crackdown. —The Guardian
USCIS slashes work permit duration from five years to 18 months for several visas:
The change will impact refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants coming to the U.S. for humanitarian reasons. —The Hill
New York
DOI probe — based on earlier Documented reporting with THE CITY — finds NYPD violated sanctuary city laws:
The NYPD has agreed to seven recommended protocols from the report amid concerns about cooperation between the force and federal immigration agents. —THE CITY, NYC.gov
Rep. Menendez cosponsors “Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act”:
The bill seeks to improve conditions in immigrant detention centers. —Hudson County View
Priest completes 900-mile walk from Illinois to NYC for immigrant rights:
Fr. Gary Graf spent over two months on the road as part of his “Step Up, Speak Out” campaign. —National Catholic Reporter
Around the U.S.
DHS crackdown begins in New Orleans:
Over 200 CBP and ICE agents have been deployed as a part of so-called “Operation Catahoula Crunch.” —AP, DHS.gov
Anti-ICE protestors shut down New Orleans City Council meeting:
Police forcibly removed about 30 people from the chambers who were calling for the city to be an “ICE-free zone.” —The Times-Picayune
Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends contract with ICE:
He stated that President Trump has “performed” on immigration in an onstage interview. —📹New York Times
Immigrants in Illinois lose thousands of dollars to scammers:
Many fraudsters are notarios who have provided legal advice they are unqualified to give. —Type Investigations
