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.
U.S. seeks to deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits:
The so-called “public charge” rule will also be expanded to include more programs, like SNAP benefits or housing vouchers, that might make applicants ineligible for lawful permanent residency. —Jurist News, Federal Register
Federal agents reportedly told FBI to stop investigating ICE confrontations:
The move would make it more difficult to hold ICE agents accountable. DHS and DOJ denied the report, according to the New York Times. —New York Times [Paywall], The Verge
ICE improperly shared health data with Palantir, court filings reveal:
After the Medicaid data of millions of people was shared with ICE in January, that data was in turn shared with the controversial AI surveillance firm. Palantir has stated that data has since been deleted. —NPR
Trump immigration officials seek to make amends with business leaders:
In early July, DHS officials reportedly met with trade groups who are concerned that the administration’s deportation agenda will impact the labor supply. —The Washington Post
New York
ICE still making arrests at NYC immigration courts despite ban:
At least six people have been arrested since a May ruling that places a broad block on arrests at the Manhattan courthouses. —Courthouse News Service
Jersey City pulls funds from Citizens Bank over Delaney Hall financing:
The bank also announced that it is ending financing for CoreCivic and Geo Group, two of the largest private prison operators in the country, for “business” reasons. —Patch
Around the U.S.
Judge orders sweeping changes to Adelanto, California, detention center:
Meanwhile, new exposés have revealed details of the horrifying conditions in Florida and Texas immigration jails. —LA Times [Paywall], LA Public Press, Miami Herald, HRW
Employee at Colorado ICE detention center arrested after allegedly shooting protester:
Brandon Booth, 42, allegedly shot Emma Landis, who was among a group of demonstrators protesting outside a detention facility in Aurora. —Colorado Newsline, CBS News
ICE arrests Chinese human rights lawyer who fled political persecution:
Wu Shaoping, who fled China in 2019 and is still waiting on a decision for his asylum claim, was arrested in Pennsylvania last week. —The Guardian
[Content warning] ICE agents tackle, attempt to handcuff man at Las Vegas airport:
Two plainclothes agents attempted to detain Phu Nguyen, a 57-year-old Australian citizen, but walked away when they realized they were being filmed, according to videos of the incident. —CNN, AP
Ex-wives, family of Maine ICE shooter say he had history of violence, raising questions about ICE hiring practices:
Amid ICE’s hiring surge, there is mounting evidence that the thousands of new hires have not been properly vetted or were hired despite questionable backgrounds. —The Independent, AP
California soccer tournament helps immigrants formerly in detention heal:
Legal aid group California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice created the competition to raise funds and create a community for former ICE detainees, family members, lawyers and advocates. —NBC News
