During his first week in office, President Biden promised to abolish private federal prisons, but his administration specifically targeted criminal detention. This allowed private immigration detention facilities to continue to expand, earning over $1 billion per year from contracts with
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¡Sí, Se Puede! Report Workplace Violations & Be Protected From Retaliation
“The road to social justice for the farm worker is the road to unionization. Our cause, our strike . . . our international boycott are all founded upon our deep conviction that the form of collective self-help, which is unionization,…
Parole in Place Program Expands Eligibility to Keep Families United
On Aug. 19, 2024, the Biden Administration began receiving applications for the new, expanded parole in place program (“PIP”), hoping to allow families to remain together. This new program opens the possibility of legal status for many people in the…
New Pathway to the Green Card Available Now.
Last week, the White House announced a sweeping new immigration program that will provide a pathway to the green card (“permanent residence”) for hundreds of thousands of people in the United States who do not have status. All individuals are eligible,…
Before You Em“Bark”: CDC Requires Rabies Vaccine and Microchip for Dog Travel
The CDC recently released new requirements that may affect traveling with your fur baby. Starting Aug. 1, 2024, all dogs traveling into the U.S. will be required to show proof of rabies vaccine and meet the minimum age requirement of…
News Alert: USCIS Fees Will Increase Starting Apr. 1, 2024
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released their final rule on Jan. 31, 2024, adjusting the price for certain immigration and naturalization fees. Every two years, the USCIS conducts a fee review.…
SPARE Suit?: DHS Sued Over Prince Harry Visa Application
Prince Harry’s U.S. visa is still causing him concern—part of the never-ending saga of the royal family. The Heritage Foundation, an institution promoting conservative policies, was recently in federal court having filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security…
Florida Grand Jury Highlights Border Crisis Concerns and Calls for Immigration Reforms
In a recent development, a statewide grand jury in Florida released its fifth presentment, highlighting what it perceives as “physical and financial dangers” the nation’s border crisis poses to Floridians. The 146-page report is a comprehensive analysis of the situation…
Landmark $25 Million Agreement: Apple Settles Discrimination Allegations with the Justice Department
In a significant development, the Justice Department has reached a groundbreaking agreement with tech giant Apple Inc. (“Apple”), resolving allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The agreement, announced on Nov. 9, 2023, highlights the company’s illegal discrimination against both U.S. citizens…
Republican Senators Challenge Biden Administration’s Directive on Loans for Illegal Immigrants
In a recent move, Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio led all the Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee in addressing a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Rohit Chopra, Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The…