As we conclude this week, the Collaborative returns with another Stories of the Week recap. From the Supreme Court allowing the Trump admin to companies providing for free English classes, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.
– Mia Portillo, Communications and Policy Intern
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
Without explanation, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has temporarily allowed the Trump Administration’s policy of deporting migrants to nations other than their country of origin. The question of whether this practice violates the 1994 Convention Against Torture will be heard by SCOTUS in December.
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Newsom Signs Bills to Rein In Trump Immigration Efforts
California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, has signed 21 new bills challenging federal law regarding immigration enforcement. Newsom insists that these bills will establish transparency, accountability, and oversight within the state.
Judge rules US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque
Palestenian national and mosque leader, Salah Sarsour, will be deported to the West Bank after Wisconsin judge ruled that he is removable on grounds of national-security. Sarsour plans to appeal the decision, and claims the Trump administration has targeted him for speaking out against Israel and advocating for Palestinian rights.
White House pumped brakes on TPS termination for 200,000 Salvadorans
After announcing plans to rescind temporary protected status for Salvadoran nationals in the U.S., the White House has decided to halt the process. Think tank leaders and other policy experts speculate this sudden change may be linked to the Trump Administration’s efforts to avoid any challenges to upcoming midterm elections.
Colorado sues to stop new immigration detention center from opening in Hudson
A proposed immigration detention center in Hudson, Colorado has been served with its third lawsuit since July. The suit, filed by Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser, seeks to halt renovations and prevent the facility from opening until required environmental reviews are completed.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations
This past week, South Africa saw hundreds of protesters gathering in opposition to undocumented immigration. These protests have been numerous throughout months of anti-immigration demonstrations and attacks against migrants–many of which have contributed to diplomatic tensions with other African countries, including Nigeria.
Why is the UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migration deal being scrapped?
The un pour un deal between France and the United Kingdom is set to end October 1, 2026. The deal previously allowed the UK to return one asylum seeker to France in exchange for accepting another asylum seeker legally transferred from France.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
| ‘If I could do it, you can do it too’: Giant Food’s free English classes help employees move up WTOP News |
Thank you for reading the IWB Stories of the Week series! Stay tuned for next week’s edition.
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.