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Politico reports that Board of Immigration Appeals workers are complaining about their work conditions and potential exposure to the coronavirus including filing a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
It’s an accusation a spokesperson for the office vehemently
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The Centers for Disease Control extended their March 20th order to May 20th regarding the suspension of entry of certain travelers from Mexico and Canada traveling through land ports.
The post CDC Extends Order Limiting Entries at Land Ports &ndash…
Siskind Summary – The April 22, 2020 Travel Ban
By Greg Siskind (gsiskind@visalaw.com)
The President signed a new proclamation banning the entry of a number of new classes of individuals citing the impact immigrants have on the labor market during…
At 10:06 eastern time last night, the President casually tweeted perhaps the most controversial statement of his presidency (which is saying a lot) –
In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect…
The Legal Aid Society of New York City has posted this helpful FAQ explaining if and how immigrants may access Economic Impact Payments (also known as Recovery Rebates).
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Senator Amy Klobuchar has written a letter signed by dozens of her colleagues from both Houses of Congress and both parties that urges USCIS to relax H-1B restrictions that are preventing doctors from getting to COVID-19 hotspots.
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The AP reports on leaders of several evangelical Christian organizations sending a letter to the head of DHS urging the release of immigrants in detention centers who pose no threat to public safety and to do more to foster social…
The Center for American Progress reports that 131,300 holders of Temporary Protected Status are working in fields considered essential in the coronavirus pandemic. 11,600 of them are in health care fields. Another 76,000 are working for food-service employers like groceries and restaurants.…
The governors are arguing that the new rule risks public health. From Law 360:
New York, Vermont and Connecticut, joined by New York City, told the justices that the so-called “public charge” rule, which penalizes green card applicants found…
A California District Court judge has ruled that detainees at a privately run detention facility in the state must have access to their attorneys lest their health be jeopardized. From Law360:
U.S. District Judge Jesus G. Bernal said detainees…
