Happy Friday! From preparation for Trump’s mass deportation plan to a new mural in Omaha that celebrates the immigrant and refugee journey, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sánchez
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
Civil rights organizations are urging President Biden to sign executive orders that limit ICE expansion programs and close detention centers.
How Biden Can Limit Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Migrant Advocacy & Legal Groups Prepare for Battles to Come in Charlotte, NC
In preparation for mass deportations, Charlotte groups are gearing up to expand legal services for deportation proceedings and cases of non-compliance with ICE raids.
Farmworkers Organize to Resist Attack on Migrants
Farmworkers are shifting their focus from pesticide control and heat exhaustion issues to organizing against potential deportations and family displacement.
Migrant Scientists in Visa Jeopardy
President-elect Trump’s proposed plan to limit work visas is likely to hinder scientific research, as migrants make up half of the PhD scientists and engineers in the U.S.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Spain to Grant Residency to 300,000 Undocumented Migrants
Spain plans to grant residency status to 300,000 migrants per year in an effort to bolster its welfare state and economy.
Canada Prepares for Northern Immigration
In response to Trump’s mass deportation plan, Canada has begun preparing for an influx of migrants at its border.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
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Marko Sánchez serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. They assist in creating public-facing communications and content such as social media posts, website blogs, and press releases.