Happy Friday! From the Supreme Court’s overnight ruling to temporarily block the deportation of Venezuelan nationals to hope within the immigration community, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. – Sophia Benavente
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
After the Supreme Court ruling blocking deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act, the White House criticized the litigation. In a 7-2 decision, the Court ordered the administration to stop plans to deport Venezuelan men in north Texas, after the ACLU acted to prevent a due process violation for immigrants facing “imminent” removal.
After remarkable Supreme Court rebuke, Trump administration slams ‘meritless litigation’
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked
The U.S. has revoked over 300 foreign student visas linked to issues like criminal records and pro-Palestinian protests, as part of a crackdown on actions perceived to threaten Jewish students and support Hamas. Critics argue these measures are politically motivated and infringe on constitutional rights, particularly freedom of speech.
Judge orders return to U.S. of second migrant deported to El Salvador
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered the Trump administration to return a Venezuelan man who was sent to a megaprison in El Salvador, despite being part of a class-action settlement that should have protected him from removal.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Trump Administration Eyes Major Cuts to U.S. Embassies and Consulates
The Trump administration is considering a major reorganization of the U.S. State Department that could lead to the closure of nearly 30 embassies and consulates abroad. Though not finalized, the proposal would represent one of the largest reductions in U.S. diplomatic presence in recent history.
Mexico’s president hits back at US anti-immigration ads, calls them ‘discriminatory propaganda’
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, announced her intention to prohibit advertisements from the US Department of Homeland Security that have aired nationwide recently, featuring Secretary Kristi Noem cautioning migrants against illegal entry into the United States.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
Colorado immigration protection bill clears Senate vote
Costa Rica grants special status to 85 migrants deported from the US
Santa Cruz Oaxacan cultural celebration continues despite Trump immigration fears
Thank you for reading the IWB Stories of the Week series! Stay tuned for next week’s edition.
Sophia Benavente is a Law & Policy Intern at the Im/migrant Well- Being Collaborative. She contributes by writing blog posts, translating materials, and assisting with research.