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Immigration
Supreme Court rules in favor of DACA, for now
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 18, 2020
But the Supreme Court’s decision today was narrow. The Trump administration or Congress could renew efforts to end the program.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's efforts to end young immigrants' protections under DACA
Jun 18, 2020
For now, those immigrants retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States.
What's changed at the U.S.-Mexico border because of COVID-19?
by
Andy Uhler
and Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 12, 2020
People are continuing to go to work and take public transportation at the border.
Trump administration poised to raise cap on seasonal visas again this year
Feb 24, 2020
H-2B visas are capped at 66,000 per year, but the law allows the Department of Homeland Security to nearly double that.
Trump administration's "public charge" rules go into effect
Feb 24, 2020
Getting food aid or housing assistance could hurt immigrants' chances of getting a green card.
Trump administration takes aim at "birth tourism"
Jan 24, 2020
New visa rules add restrictions for pregnant visitors and those seeking other medical treatment in the U.S.
Immigration fees set to be much higher in 2020
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 3, 2020
Green card and citizenship application fees could go up roughly 80%.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S. migration policies hit the Mexico-Guatemala border
Nov 12, 2019
Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico regarding migration have also hit hard on the borders, not only between both nations, but also between Mexico and Guatemala.
Child poverty may worsen under new "public charge" rule
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Sep 10, 2019
Experts say proposed changes to public charge rules could have a chilling effect on enrollment in Medicaid and SNAP, negatively impacting the children of immigrants, many of whom are U.S. citizens.
Research finds Atlanta economy boosted by growing immigrant population
Aug 29, 2019
A survey from New American Economy says the region has more than 73,000 immigrant entrepreneurs.