In 2020, President Joseph “Joe” Biden pledged to end for-profit immigration detention, emphasizing the moral imperative that “no business should profit from the suffering of desperate people fleeing violence.” However, as the Biden administration embarked on this mission, it encountered … The post The Complex Reality of Immigration Detention Centers in the Biden Era appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE
In a move to improve the H-2A temporary agricultural and H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker programs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a series of proposed reforms aimed at strengthening protections for temporary workers. These programs play a vital … The post Strengthening Protections for Temporary Workers: DHS Proposes Reforms to H-2 Visa Programs appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE
In a move to improve the H-2A temporary agricultural and H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker programs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a series of proposed reforms aimed at strengthening protections for temporary workers. These programs play a vital role in supporting seasonal and agricultural economies in the United States. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has expressed the importance of these reforms in safeguarding READ MORE READ MORE
In a recent development, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew S. Hanen ruled that the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is illegal, despite the Biden administration’s efforts to bolster the program. The Legal Battle: The legal battle stems … The post Legal Setback for DACA: What You Need to Know appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE
Last week, a federal judge in New Jersey heard oral argument on a lawsuit seeking to challenge a New Jersey law that prohibits private and public facilities in the state from signing contracts to imprison federal immigrant detainees. The dispute … The post State Powers in the Federal Immigration Landscape: Challenge to New Jersey’s Immigrant Detention Ban Under Scrutiny appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE
