Immigration advocates are celebrating the news that the Berks County Residential Center, an immigration detention facility in Berks County, Pennsylvania, has officially closed its doors. The closure results from the fifth immigration prison contract to end under the Biden administration. … The post Pennsylvanian Immigration Detention Center Shuts Down, Raising Questions appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

A recent announcement from the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) reports that a Minnesota-based staffing agency has settled allegations of discrimination against noncitizen workers. The settlement involves the resolution of allegations that the chain violated the law in the manner it … The post DOJ Settles Immigration Discrimination Claim Against Minnesota-Based Staffing Agency appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

A former employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”) has been accused of dozens of felony and misdemeanor charges arising from a scheme in which the employee allegedly assisted driver’s license applicants in exchange for financial payment. According to … The post Former PennDOT Employee Charged in Illegal Licensing Scheme that Targeted Immigrants appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

The ongoing debate over immigration in the United States shows no sign of stopping any time soon. Recently that debate has become even fiercer, with southern state governors bussing immigrants to northeastern sanctuary cities to publicly protest the surge in illegal immigration at the southern border. But, as policymakers debate how to respond to the influx of displaced persons, some cities, including Philadelphia, are welcoming them as READ MORE READ MORE

As pandemic restrictions ease, more immigrants are participating in public naturalization ceremonies to formalize the last step of the citizenship process. These ceremonies are often highly emotional, as they symbolize the last step in a years-long journey for countless Americans. According to recent data, naturalizations are on the rise, reflecting a large population trend for immigration growth in the United States. With this demographic shift, some are READ MORE READ MORE