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Biden Replaces Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy with New Asylum System
As of February 19, 2021, the Biden administration has ended the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy and entered phase one of their plan for addressing tens of thousands of migrants who are seeking asylum in the...
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DHS Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On March 8, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months – until September 9, 2022. The designation allows eligible Venezuelans to file for TPS...
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DHS Designates Myanmar for Temporary Protected Status
On March 12, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Myanmar – formerly Burma – Temporary Protected Status (TPS) status for 18 months. The designation allows eligible Myanmar nationals or residents to...
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Federal Judge Rules Immigration Law Making Reentry a Felony is Unconstitutional
On August 18, 2021, a Nevada federal judge ruled that a longstanding immigration law that makes reentering the United States after deportation a felony offense is unconstitutional since the law was enacted on racist grounds against...
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Biden Administration Announces a Proposed Rule to Protect DACA
On September 27, 2021, the Biden Administration plans to publish a proposed rule to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, after a ruling in July by a Texas federal judge that the policy is unlawful....
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Biden Administration Issues New Arrest Guidelines for ICE Agents
On September 30, 2021, the Biden administration released a memo to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), directing its agents to prioritize arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants who pose threats to...
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