Happy Friday! From an accidental deportation that devastated an American family’s life to protests advocating for immigration reform, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. – Mia Portillo
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
An immigrant from El Salvador with protected status, who is married to a U.S. citizen, has been deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. The Trump Administration has acknowledged that this action was due to an administrative error.
Trump administration says it mistakenly deported Salvadoran migrant
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Green Card Holders, Travelers Caught in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A lawful permanent resident, Lewelyn Dixon, was detained by US Customs. Dixon remains at an ICE processing center awaiting an immigration court hearing.
Congress Wrote a Deportation Law to Be Used Sparingly.’Trump Has Other Ideas
The Trump Administration has begun cracking down on foreign students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests. However, this process appears to contradict a limit passed by Congress in the past.
DHS cuts funds for groups helping legal immigrants become U.S. citizens
Funding for aiding immigrants in the process of becoming US citizens has been cut. Various immigration programs continue to be threatened by Homeland Security.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
UK’s Immigration Policies: What Applicants Need to Know, and Key Details
UK introduces new reformative policies for international workers. The policies now prioritize domestic recruitment, preventing exploitation
Next German Government Agrees to Radical Toughening of Migration Policy
In light of a new conservative political wave emerging in Germany, the new government has agreed to adopt stricter immigration policies. Drafts of said policies are expected to come soon.
More than a dozen migrants die as boats sink off Greece and Turkey
Devastation strikes as more than sixteen individuals drown off the coasts of Greece. The boats were carrying several migrants, among whom one is still missing.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
Immigrant Advocacy Groups Sue Florida, Claiming New Immigration Law Violates U.S. Constitution
Springdale rally calls for recognition of immigrant labor contributions
Labor participates in ‘Mega Marcha’ for immigration rights in Dallas
Thank you for reading the IWB Stories of the Week series! Stay tuned for next week’s edition.
Mia Portillo serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. She assists in creating public-facing communications and content.