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AP: Migrant youths describe emergency shelter problemsUnaccompanied migrant youths have described their desperation to leave large emergency centers because of the poor conditions. A 13-year-old said he was put on suicide watch. Their stories were filed with a federal court that oversees custody conditions for unaccompanied minors.
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Courthouse News: Asylum seekers stuck under ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy get second chanceAsylum seekers denied U.S. entry under the “Remain in Mexico” policy and whose cases were closed will get a second chance to pursue claims, said the White House. The new policy is for migrants enrolled in the program whose cases were terminated or…
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Business Insider: Undocumented immigrants turning to unproven COVID-19 remedies, says reportSome undocumented immigrants with COVID-19 are spending thousands of dollars on unproven remedies because they lack proper health care, reported the New York Times. Unproven treatments include malaria drugs, penicillin, a drug used to deworm horses and herbal remedies sold on the black market.
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The Intercept: ICE may have sparked COVID-19 rise among detainees In May, detainees held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement began to swell as did the number of positive COVID-19 cases. Immigration advocates say this may be due to ICE’s refusal to systematically provide vaccines. Also, detainees were transferred through a Mississippi center where cases were…
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AP: Minimum wage case for immigrant detainees ends in mistrialA trial to see if a private immigration center in Washington state must pay a minimum wage to its detainees ended in a hung jury. The judge declared a mistrial and said he expected another trial at a later date.
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Forbes: New developments may ease path to U.S. immigration New development may ease the path for people wishing to immigrate to the United States. These include expanding the possibilities for some parents living in the United States to get visas for their children, renewing the U.S. International Entrepreneur program and removing some work visa restrictions.
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The Hill: Supreme Court dismisses ‘Remain in Mexico’ lawsuits The Supreme Court dismissed several lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy that affects asylum seekers. The suits claimed the policy violated international and U.S. laws but President Biden ended the program.
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NBC: ICE detention center conditions criticizedImmigrant lawyers and advocates are criticizing conditions at a Louisiana detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One former detainee said there was little food, few toilets, no hot water and extremely cold indoor temperatures.
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The Tablet: Congress needs to pass immigration reform, say two bishopsThe Supreme Court ruling denying permanent residency to people with Temporary Protected Status who entered the United States without authorization requires that Congress pass immigration reform legislation, said two bishops. Congress needs to do its job, said Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, CLINIC board member.
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Mercy Sisters start San Diego center to help immigrantsTwo Sisters of Mercy decided the best way to reach immigrants in need in San Diego was to open a parish center and be patient until people were ready to show up. The center provides food, clothing, job training and placement, mental health help, and COVID-19 vaccination information.
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