Happy Friday! From U.S. universities urging international students to return ahead of potential policy changes under President-elect Trump to a study on mobile mental health interventions for displaced youth in Kampala, these are the top stories impacting immigrants’ well-being this week. – Alexis Reynoso
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
U.S. universities are urging international students and staff to return before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, fearing potential changes to immigration policies. Schools like MIT and the University of Massachusetts have issued travel advisories amid concerns over Trump’s previous travel bans.
U.S. Universities Warn Foreign Students on Trump Immigration Crackdown
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Appeals Court Again Blocks U.S. From Cutting Texas Border Wire Along Rio Grande
A federal appeals court has, for the second time, restricted the Biden administration’s ability to remove barbed wire installed by Texas authorities along the southern border to deter migrants from entering the United States.
How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Can Use AI to Extend Immigration Crackdown
President-elect Donald Trump is set to leverage advanced technologies, including surveillance and AI tools currently used by the Biden administration, to fulfill his promise of stricter immigration enforcement.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Mexico Leader Responds to Trump Claim She Agreed to Stop Migration
A conversation between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump highlights conflicting accounts of their migration and border policy discussion. Sheinbaum’s response emphasizes Mexico’s stance on fostering cooperation rather than closing borders.
Canada Set to Deport Over 4 Million Immigrants as New Details Surface
Canada will cut immigration targets as five million temporary permits expire by 2025, addressing housing and infrastructure strains. Trudeau’s plan reduces permanent residency by 21% and limits temporary workers and international students to balance workforce needs with resources.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
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Alexis Reynoso is a Graduate Fellow with the Im/migrant Well-Being Collaborative, committed to promoting the health and well-being of immigrant communities. As a Master’s student in Public Health specializing in epidemiology, Alexis leverages her academic background and dedication to social justice to drive research that fosters meaningful improvements in the lives of im/migrant populations.