Happy Friday! From Venezuelan migrants suing over TPS to a community immigration information event. These are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants’ well-being this week. –Mia Portillo
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
Venezuelan migrants are suing Trump in federal court over the termination of Temporary Protected Status. The lawsuit requests an immediate halt to the termination order.
Venezuelans sue Trump administration, claiming racial bias, unlawful revocation of TPS
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Trump administration halts legal representation for 26,000 immigrant children
The Trump administration has halted a program that provided lawyers to immigrant children. Thousands of children face the possibility of being unlawfully deported.
Florida is rushing to enforce new immigration laws. Here’s what to know
Florida has passed new immigration laws resulting in tougher penalties for those convicted. Governor DeSantis says they are prioritizing their crackdown on immigrants in the country illegally.
Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza has died by suicide after being bullied in school about her family’s immigration status. Friends and family mourn as investigation is underway.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
How Germany’s leadership change could shape EU immigration
The German general election is approaching this Sunday. Some parties are calling for a clampdown on immigration.
Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from US arrive in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s government received its first group of mostly Asian migrants deported from the United States. Officials will be coordinating their voluntary return to their home countries.
Polish police and border guard conduct nationwide raids to “combat illegal migration”
Poland’s border guard has joined police in raids around the country targeting illegal immigration.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
Immigrants without normalized status in Puerto Rico will have access to telemedicine services
U.S. bishops thank Pope Francis for support on migration issues
‘Do No Harm, Be a Good Neighbor’: Community event on immigration Monday
Thank you for reading the IWB Stories of the Week series! Stay tuned for next week’s edition.
Mia Portillo serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. She assists in creating public-facing communications and content.