Happy Friday! From a federal judge fighting for constitutional rights to several restaurants showing their support in the DC area, these are the are top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants’ well-being this week. . – Mia Portillo
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeked to end birthright citizenship has sparked pushback from states. US District Judge Deborah Boardman argues that the act is unconstitutional.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Some migrants arrested in Trump’s immigration crackdown have been released back into the U.S.
Amid President Trump’s promise for new immigration restrictions, detained individuals have been released back into the U.S. Detention centers have experienced significant space constraints.
Trump administration ends temporary immigration program for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
The Trump administration has eliminated a program that provides temporary protected status for Venezuelans in the US. This action will result in thousands of individuals being put in vulnerable positions.
Colorado’s communities have been hit with ICE raids, instilling fear in so many who reside there. Immigration advocates are attempting to provide aid to released detainees.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Protesters rally against German party leader who pushed migration proposal backed by far-right
Germany’s chancellor’s new far-right policy on restricting migration has been met with heavy protests. So far, the policy has been surrounded by controversy and speculation in politics in the country.
Rubio publicizes likely illegal prison offer from MAGA’s favorite dictator
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has offered to jail incarcerated American citizens. The deal has raised concerns about legality and human rights conditions.
Arrested under Biden, deported under Trump: Guatemalans sent back and welcomed with cookies
More than a hundred Indian immigrants were deported from the U.S. They recount their strenuous journey into the nation.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
OMA BOE Meeting: Good News, Underhill Field Usage & Reassurance for Immigrants
The Lawyer Priest From Ireland Who Counsels New York’s Immigrants
Multiple DC-area restaurants to close Monday for ‘Day Without Immigrants’
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Mia Portillo serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. She assists in creating public-facing communications and content.