Happy Friday! From Kamala Harris striking a new tone on immigration to the rejection of anti-immigrant rhetoric, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sánchez
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
In a new immigration pitch, Harris proposes new technology and more officers at the border.
Harris To Visit Arizona, U.S.-Mexico Border
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
PODCAST: Immigration Fills the Gaps in Our Economy
On NPR’s Consider This podcast, guests discuss the importance of immigration in an economy where Baby Boomers are aging out of the workforce and immigrants are stepping in to fill the gap.
U.S. Relies on Immigrant Doctors, But They Can’t Get In
Due to visa and licensing issues, the physician shortage slowed by an influx of immigrant doctors seems inevitable. Current data suggests poor, rural communities will see an immediate hit.
Immigration Lowers Unemployment
Comments made by FEC Chair Powell might have been misconstrued to suggest immigration causes unemployment. However, data shows that U.S.-born unemployment rates decrease when immigrant employment is high.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Report Displays U.S. States That Would Shrink Without Immigration
A new report divides states into three categories: those that are shrinking without immigration growth, those that would potentially shrink without international immigration, and those that would shrink without domestic immigration.
Chinese Immigrants Find New Path to Europe
Chinese immigrants seeking asylum in the EU are traveling and finding aid in the Balkans before their westward trip.
U.S. Places Visa Restrictions on Travel Company Executives
The U.S. is placing visa restrictions on several travel company executives due to their facilitation of “irregular” migration.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
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Marko Sánchez serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. They assist in creating public-facing communications and content such as social media posts, website blogs, and press releases.