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Border and Children
Fewer children and families, more adults caught at U.S.-Mexico border in MayMore single adults were caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in May than in previous months while the numbers for families and unaccompanied children dropped. The number of single adults jumped 8.6 percent but the actual count is probably lower as more migrants attempt to cross multiple times.
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Washington Post: ‘In the Heights’ changes as immigration attitudes changeThe film version of “In the Heights” has changed from the original 2000 love story play to reflect the evolution in immigration politics. Then, there was a broad consensus about welcoming newcomers. Now, with growing fear about immigrants, the film is a sweeping tale of an immigrant barrio in…
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Miami Herald: Supreme Court green card ruling criticizedThe Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that undocumented immigrants with Temporary Protected Status are unable to obtain a green card is a huge blow to many of the 400,000 TPS holders from 12 countries, say immigration advocates. It puts pressure on Congress to pass immigration reform providing a path to…
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The Hill: Balanced and rational immigration policy neededThe immigration challenge in the United States is currently defined more by political protagonists than facts. But a responsible president has no choice but to seek a rational and balanced policy consistent with international law and long-held U.S. values.
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ABC/AP: Possible closure of migrant youth shelters could harm national programThe effort by Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott to close 56 shelters housing 4,000 migrant youths could disrupt a strained national program to care for unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The Department of Health and Human Services said it doesn’t plan shelter closings but is assessing…
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