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Associated Press – Federal Jury: Immigrant Detainees Are Owed Minimum Wage

Posted on November 3, 2021 by sethlerner1964

 The Associated Press reports that a federal jury has determined that the GEO Group must pay minimum wage — rather than $1 a day — to immigration detainees who perform tasks like cooking and cleaning at its for-profit detention center in Washington state.

https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/how-you-can-help-migrant-children/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk0qidZFcNMfCs74tYOAgzzrQrjhmqoBnPad69DuS1JAwGdCphNtNSgaAqNUEALw_wcB

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DHS Releases Memo on Termination of MPP

Posted on November 3, 2021 by sethlerner1964

Today, DHS has announced the termination of MPP, effective immediately, after finding that the benefits of MPP are far outweighed by the costs of continuing the program. DHS will comply with Texas v. Biden, but termination of MPP will be implemented as soon as practicable after the injunction is vacated.

https://www.dhs.gov/

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Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for FY2022

Posted on November 3, 2021 by sethlerner1964

President Biden issued a determination on October 8, setting the refugee admissions ceiling for FY2022 at 125,000.

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/refugees

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The Biden administration will continue to challenge Remain in Mexico.

Posted on September 9, 2021 by sethlerner1964

After an adverse ruling from a federal court, the Biden administration has said that it will continue working to end the Remain in Mexico program. The administration said that DHS has appealed the district court’s August 13 decision, but will nevertheless comply with the policy “in good faith” throughout the appeal. Approximately 70,000 migrants were subjected to the program, which required migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico until their cases could be heard in the U.S.

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum

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Murder of Haitian president tees up credible fear cases for Haitian asylum seekers

Posted on July 28, 2021 by sethlerner1964

Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated, further illustrating the credible fear over conditions of insecurity that are forcing thousands of Haitian citizens to make their way to the U.S. in search of asylum. Immigration advocacy organizations sent a letter to Biden and top members of his administration warning of a “political vacuum” left by Moise’s murder could exacerbate violence. The letter says armed gangs control many streets, and kidnap civilians, including schoolchildren and church pastors. In May, DHS announced a new TPS status for Haiti for 18 months. However, this designation only included Haitians already in the U.S. as of May 21, 2021.

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Garland strikes down Trump-era asylum decisions

Posted on July 6, 2021 by sethlerner1964

Attorney General Merrick Garland struck down two immigration opinions issued by previous Attorneys General under Trump, this reversing limits on who is eligible for asylum. The orders he signed vacated earlier decisions from Jeff Sessions and William Barr that limited asylum for victims of domestic violence as well as those seeking asylum based on ties to persecuted family members – something that could be particularly important to those from countries with serious gang violence. The move follows pressure from immigration advocacy groups to review all of the 17 attorney general-level immigration court decisions made under the Trump administration.

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AG Garland Vacates Asylum Precedents That Harmed Victims of Violence

Posted on July 2, 2021 by sethlerner1964

Attorney General (AG) Garland issued a decision vacating Matter of A—B— and Matter of A—B— II, as well as a decision vacating Matter of L—E—A— II. DOJ also issued a memo regarding the impact of the vacation of these decisions.

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Biden administration holding 21,000 migrant children.

Posted on June 30, 2021 by sethlerner1964

The Biden administration is housing tens of thousands of migrant children seeking asylum in about 200 facilities, according to confidential data obtained by The Associated Press. The number of children in government custody has more than doubled in the last two months, now totaling close to 21,000. The facilities where the children are being held include at least a dozen unlicensed emergency facilities inside military bases, stadiums and convention centers that sidestep regulations and oversight. Attorneys, advocates and mental health experts say while some of the shelters are safe and provide necessary care, others are putting children’s health and safety in danger.

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DHS Ratifies Rule Removing 30-Day EAD Processing Requirement for Asylum Applicants

Posted on May 13, 2021 by sethlerner1964

  DHS issued a statement noting that Secretary Mayorkas has ratified a rule that removes the 30-day EAD processing requirement for asylum applicants. This ratification covers only the timeline repeal and not the broader rule restricting asylum EAD eligibility. It does not affect the preliminary injunction in CASA v. Wolf (now Mayorkas).

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USCIS Launches Pilot Program to Facilitate Attorney or Representative Remote Participation in an Asylum Interview

Posted on March 24, 2021 by sethlerner1964

USCIS has launched a temporary pilot program to facilitate attorney or representative participation in an asylum interview from a remote location via video or telephone. The pilot program is available only at the Arlington, Boston, Miami, Newark, and Newark/Manhattan Branch asylum offices.

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