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Looking for immigration news from around the US? Here’s a regularly updated list of just about every immigration, homeland security or border reporter. Ping me to flag others.
The breadth of talent & scope of coverage is impressive. See for yourself ⬇️
teapaw.org/i/lists/96757037121716…
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Beyond “Shock & Awe”: Immigration Actions in the 1st Year under Trump 2.0 >>>
Join Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh, @MigrationPolicy colleagues & me for a free webinar reviewing Trump's immigration policies this past year. 1pm ET on Tuesday, January 13. See the link below to register
Congrats, Julian!
It’s a fantastic, fluid read with great reporting and insights.
If you’re in DC, join Julian tonight at @solidstatedc for a chat about the book.
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Now that we're regularly seeing HSI agents popping up in routine immigration raids & even patrolling DC streets, it’s worth asking: what 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 HSI be doing? Let’s reintroduce the agency & its vital public safety mission. 🧵
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Numbers will initially be small for this 'one in one out' Channel crossings deal, but it's the best chance we have right now for tackling the small boats issue.
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Today's SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship technically lets the Trump administration start working on taking it away. The court is letting agencies develop & issue guidance on the Executive Order
But lower courts may quickly act to stop that
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Trying to help with understanding SCOTUS' birthright decision:
A "class" is a term describing a group--generally, that group needs to have similar characteristics & experience harms from a product or policy
The opioid class actions are an example
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
⚖️Key stats from us as you think about today's SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship decision.
Repealing birthright citizenship would *increase* the U.S. unauthorized population, contrary to its stated aim.
Our projections with @psupopresearch show 5.4 million more unauthorized residents by 2075 if birthright citizenship ends. This & more⬇️
#SCOTUS
migrationpolicy.org/news/bir…
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
If SCOTUS limits lower courts' use of nationwide injunctions tomorrow, that could disproportionately impact immigration policy, which is largely driven by executive actions due to congressional inaction
So I'm resharing my piece on judges setting immigration policy
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Anticipating the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship & nationwide injunctions, I wanted to share out again @J_Gelatt's work:
Repealing Birthright Citizenship Would Significantly Increase the Size of the US Unauthorized Population
Link below
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
About 255,000 babies born each year on U.S. soil would lack U.S. citizenship if the proposed repeal of birthright citizenship takes effect
Ahead of a key Supreme Court hearing later this week, catch up on the implications with our new analysis
bit.ly/3Sx2Ih8
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
📣NEW April CBP data show a slight increase in encounters btwn POEs to 8K primarily driven by an increase in Mexican nationals.
It is the highest month of encounters so far in this term for the Trump administration
🧵Thread below by @MigrationPolicy colleague @ruizags and me
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
“Revoking TPS for Afghans would be a stark reversal in the US’s treatment of Afghan allies who fought & worked alongside the US govt. Most Afghans (especially Afghan women) in the US have strong asylum cases based on their US affiliation," our @J_Gelatt tells the @nytimes
Scoop: Trump Will End Temporary Protections for Afghans and Cameroonians
nytimes.com/2025/04/11/us/po…
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Our Doris Meissner speaks with @CBSEveningNews about the case of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador & the US government's ability to get him back.
cbsnews.com/video/doj-faces-…
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Noncitizens are not allowed to vote in federal or state elections in the U.S. This has been the law across the country since 1924 + there’s no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting.
Get all the facts with our explainer: migrationpolicy.org/sites/de…
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
As of today (April 11), several million immigrants in the US—incl. some with legal status—must register with the federal government or face possible consequences
It’s the latest iteration of a security authority previously used after 9/11 and during the Cold War era
ALT "Although it has some historical precedent, the Trump administration’s mandate for registration has one distinct contrast with prior uses. Unlike in the past, this is not a time of active warfare, nor has there been an attack on U.S. soil akin to 9/11. The new requirement is designed to collect information the government does not already have and will contribute to the chilling effect on unauthorized immigrant communities. Given already stepped-up enforcement and a general anxiety among unauthorized immigrants nationwide, it remains to be seen how many people will register."
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JUST IN — The Supreme Court partially allows a lower court order that requires the Trump administration to “facilitate” and “effectuate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man erroneously deported.
But the high court asks the lower court to clarify what “effectuate” means.
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
SCOTUS allows Alien Enemies Act deportations to proceed. This is a decision with huge implications for the executive branch's efforts to quickly remove immigrants
Vacated lower court orders that stopped deports under AEA, but requires "notice of removal subject to the act"
Michelle Mittelstadt retweeted
Brutal financing cuts in humanitarian aid are not a funding shortfall.
They are a crisis of responsibility.
Millions of innocent people are at risk.
The cost of inaction will be measured in more instability and in many lost lives.
My statement 👇🏻
unhcr.org/news/press-release…
That an administration so keenly aware of branding would walk away from a USAID brand known around the world — its logo on countless shipments of food, tents & medication for decades — is zeroing out massive name recognition & soft power
wsj.com/politics/policy/trum…
