“90 Day Fiancé,” one of the popular shows on the TLC network, shows the journey of romance through the culture clashes and mainly the tedious process through the American immigration system. Showcasing the love story between an American citizen and a foreign national, the show portrays their journey, highlighting thought-provoking elements of comedy, shocking revelations, and skepticism. Season 8 of the show ended in April, and the READ MORE READ MORE

New Hope to Immigrants Facing Deportation On Thursday, April 29, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security failed to properly notify an immigrant regarding his obligation to appear for a hearing in removal proceedings. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that federal law mandates that enforcement authorities include all statutorily required information – including the charges against them and where and READ MORE READ MORE

The past year was unique for everyone battling the pandemic, but it was especially challenging for refugees who had to acclimate to a new country while also navigating the pandemic. Many immigrants were left with little choice but to take up jobs with a high risk of contracting the infection or jobs where social distancing is impractical. Immigrants were hired to clean hospitals with COVID-19 patient rooms. READ MORE READ MORE

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Caribbean Anti-Money Laundering Alliance (CMLA) seized $1.28 million in cash in the Stumpy Beach area on the west end of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Special agents found the cash in an abandoned vehicle and arrested four men. CBP officers saw a silver Ford Explorer with dark-tinted windows READ MORE READ MORE

New Jersey to Consider Pandemic Relief for Undocumented Immigrants Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has indicated he is reviewing and considering a plan to allocate approximately $40 million in federal funding to immigrants in New Jersey for relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money would be distributed in one-time payments. Immigrant advocacy groups immediately denounced the $40 million as far too low; the campaign strategist READ MORE READ MORE