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.
Republicans split over Trump admin. policy on Afghan nationals:
Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Susan Collins, both Republicans, have both expressed concerns over tightened immigration restrictions following the shooting of two National Guard members in November. —NPR
U.S. detains, sends Cubans to Guantánamo Bay Naval Station:
Nearly two dozen men were sent to the Navy base this week, where over 700 individuals are being held. —New York Times
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers speech denouncing Trump immigration crackdown:
She highlighted the arrest of K-12 students in New York City, including children as young as six years old. —Ocasio-cortez.house.gov, 📹 @RepAOC
New York
Immigration advocates respond to report of ICE entering NYC homeless shelters:
In a statement, the New York Immigration Coalition said “there must be a commitment to enforcing our sanctuary laws.” —amNY
New Jersey joins lawsuit against Trump admin. over $100,000 H-1B visa fee:
It joins 20 other states that are challenging the price hike in court. —Northjersey.com
Around the U.S.
Judge in Milwaukee stands trial for allegedly aiding migrant to evade immigration arrest:
The case highlights internal friction between local court officials and the federal-level immigration crackdown. —Reuters, Bloomberg Law
Trump admin. ramps up “third country” removals:
In an increasing number of cases, immigrants are being deported to somewhere other than their home country. —KTVU
Pew Research poll finds majority of Americans have negative view of Trump immigration policy:
53% say the administration is doing “too much,” up from 44% in March. —Pew Research Center
