As we conclude this week, the Collaborative returns with another Stories of the Week recap. From SCOTUS decisions shaping U.S. immigration policy to finding support through Day of the Dead celebrations, here are the top stories affecting immigrant and migrant well-being this week.
– Mia Portillo, Communications and Policy Intern
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
A new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court no longer allows immigration judges to use their discretion to temporarily close deportation cases, which may leave immigrants to face a greater risk of removal and lack of due process.
Supreme Court declines to restore policy allowing immigration judges to close deportation cases
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Report finds immigration enforcement shifting from homes to public places in Colorado
A new report released by the Colorado Rapid Response Network shows immigration enforcement operations have increasingly moved to public spaces and workplaces. The findings raise several concerns about the growing impact of immigration enforcement on vulnerable communities with individuals facing increased uncertainty in their daily routines.
New immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in Oakland
In California, the number of immigrant students has declined significantly over the past three years. The trend has made school districts consider shutting down newcomer programs at various schools, which would reduce access to specialized academic instruction and English-language support.
Nationwide Survey Shows Impacts of Immigration Policies on General Population
The Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative in partnership with the Cisneros Institute at The George Washington University and the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center (IWRC) at the University of South Florida (USF), led a nationally representative survey of 1,410 U.S. adults examining public opinion regarding perceptions of immigration policy, enforcement climate, and recent immigration-related developments nationwide. Initial findings from the survey are released today, revealing the negative impacts of immigration enforcement practices on the majority of Americans.
Partnerships between ICE and local police surge, report finds
Edward Nalwamba, a 78 year-old priest, was released from Aurora, Colorado’s ICE facility after a year in detention. Nalwamba claims that ICE failed to provide adequate medical treatment during his time detained, in which he contracted pneumonia.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
South Africa Deploys 500 Soldiers to Quell Anti-Immigration Violence
The immigrant communities of Durban, South Africa have experienced increased anti-immigration rhetoric, sparking violent protests throughout the city. In response, South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal province to support local police.
Migrants in Calais, France face ongoing violence, intimidation, and repeated evictions while living in makeshift encampments along the city’s outskirts. Despite this, migrants continue to gather in these camps in hopes of reaching the U.K. by crossing the English Channel.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
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Mia Portillo serves as the Communications and Policy Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. She contributes by writing blog posts, translating materials, and assisting with research.