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"Republican state officials have mounted legal challenges to parole programs and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, arguing they face financial harm from increased public spending. Last month, conservative states secured a temporary freeze of the new parole-in-place program offering employment authorization and a pathway to permanent residency for immigrant family members of US citizens who have lived here for at least a decade. But if those lawsuits are to successfully overturn large-scale parole programs, Republican-led states will first have to establish that they have been harmed, or will be injured, by the policies." #immigration #immigrationmatters #immigrationlaw #immigrationlawyer

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden's commitment to promoting family unity in the immigration system. DHS will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been continuously physically present without admission or parole in the United States for 10 years or more; have no disqualifying criminal convictions; do not pose a threat to national security and public safety and pass vetting; are otherwise eligible to apply for adjustment of status; and merit a favorable exercise of discretion. If paroled, these noncitizens will generally be able to apply for lawful permanent residence without having to leave the United States and be processed by a U.S. consulate overseas. DHS estimates that 500,000 noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens could be eligible to access this process; on average, these noncitizens have resided in the United States for 23 years. Approximately 50,000 noncitizen children of these spouses are estimated to be eligible to seek parole under this process. For more information on this new process, see the DHS Fact Sheet at www.dhs.gov #immigrationlaw #lawsuit #immigrants #attorneyatlaw #immigrationlawver #lawvers #legislation #legalaid #oreignaffairs #legaleducation #usqvisa #denverlawver #Idenver #legalservices #odmission #attorney #leggladvice #attorneys #lawfirm #denvergram #denverbusiness #immigrationreform #immigrationattorney. #immigrationconsultants #immigrationservices #immigrationconsultant #immigrationattorneys #immirgrationrights

*🚨 Breaking News: New Immigration Directive 🚨* *Key Points:* 🔹 *New Directive Issued:* Immigration Minister Andrew Giles replaces "Direction 99" with "Direction 110." 🔹 *Community Safety Priority:* The new directive emphasizes deporting non-citizens with histories of family or sexual violence, even if they've lived in Australia most of their lives. 🔹 *Clearer Guidelines:* "Direction 110" prioritizes the safety of the Australian community and considers the impact on victims of offending. 🔹 *Changes from Direction 99:*   - Tolerance for criminal conduct "may" be afforded, not "will" be.   - Greater weight on community protection.   - Reduced emphasis on Australian connections. 🔹 *Political Reactions:*   - *Government:* Calls it a "common sense approach" ensuring national interest.   - *Opposition:* Skeptical about its effectiveness and impact. 🔹 *Civil Society Concerns:* 40+ groups, including the Human Rights Law Centre, defend "Direction 99," stressing fair and independent legal processes. #ImmigrationReform #CommunitySafety #AustraliaPolicy #FamilyViolence #SexualViolence #NationalInterest #HumanRights #LegalProcess #DeportationPolicy #PublicSafety #LawAndOrder #GovernmentPolicy #CivilRights #AustraliaNews #MinisterialDirection #ImmigrationLaw #JusticeForVictims

Yesterday in parliament, the safety of the Australian community was once again a focal point during Questions Without Notice, as concerns were raised about the release of 149 hardened criminals from immigration detention by the current government. These individuals include seven murderers and 37 sex offenders, prompting queries from Mr. Dutton, Leader of the Opposition, regarding why no efforts were made to re-detain these dangerous individuals. The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Mr. Giles, responded by emphasizing the government's commitment to community safety and the ongoing process to address the situation, highlighting the importance of not rushing applications that might not succeed and expressing confidence in law enforcement agencies' capabilities to maintain safety. Additionally, the session touched upon the impact of immigration on Australia's housing crisis, with Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Ms. Ley, pointing out the challenges young Australians face in buying homes and renting, exacerbated by a significant influx of visa holders. This situation raises concerns about where these newcomers will live and the additional stress placed on an already strained housing market. The dialogue underscores the government's balancing act between welcoming new residents and ensuring the safety and welfare of its current citizens. #AustralianParliament #PoliticalDebate #HouseOfRepresentatives #ParliamentaryDiscussion #GovernmentSafety #ImmigrationPolicy #CommunitySafety #HousingCrisis #AustralianPolitics #LegislativeDebate #NationalSecurity #PublicSafety #ImmigrationDetention #PolicyDebate #AustralianLaw #ParliamentaryProcedure

One of the challenges we’re confronting as we redouble efforts to recruit new legal talent into the immigration legal services field is the rate of attrition and burn out among experienced dedicated legal professionals. This report powerfully lifts up the experiences of attorneys working to represent children in a complex and punitive immigration system and calls for funder and field wide investment in strategies (like integrated social services teams and trauma informed practices) to mitigate this problem and retain attorneys who are providing legal defense and empowerment for children subjected to immigration proceedings. The lessons drawn from this work are applicable for immigration legal services providers working with children and adults.

📢New report alert! 📝 Every year, thousands of children arrive in the U.S. without a legal guardian, and must face an often hostile immigration enforcement system alone. Our report shows how the violence of the immigration system—most directly experienced by the people facing deportation—extends to the attorneys who defend them. These factors can lead to burnout, making it difficult to remain in the field long-term ➡ bit.ly/ACJBurnout As we work to make legal representation for all unaccompanied children a reality, we must build up a sustainable workforce of capable attorneys. We explore strategies to meet these challenges to ensure that no child faces deportation without an attorney 🌱 📖 To read the full report, visit ➡ bit.ly/ACJBurnout #burnout #mentalhealth #attorney #immigrationattorney #immigrationlaw #immigrationpractice #immigration #report #acacia

The Guardian view on asylum failures: David Neal was sacked for telling the truth | Editorial: The chief inspector of borders and immigration angered ministers by exposing an ineffective, cruel system “There is a role in public life, for sure, for people who speak truth to power,” said David Neal, the sacked UK borders inspector, at a hearing of the home affairs select committee last week. It is a role that Mr Neal, who once commanded the 1st Military Police Brigade, did his best to perform. Independent inspectorates play a vital role in upholding standards – particularly when their job is to inspect places otherwise hidden from view. Often, they reveal problems that make ministers uncomfortable. But the truths unearthed by Mr Neal about the borders and asylum system are ones they do not want even to hear. Mr Neal found out that 10 private jets a week arrived in London City airport last year without occupants undergoing passport checks. He pointed out that criminal gangs and extremists could exploit such lax arrangements, and said there was a “massive public interest” in exposing this. But the day after his fears were revealed in the Daily Mail, Mr Neal was sacked on a video call. He was due to step down later this month in any case. According to Mr Neal, the renewal of his contract was approved by the Home Office but blocked by Downing Street. His final annual report criticised the Home Office’s “reluctance to engage” and his termination looks like an act of revenge by an administration furious that its failings have been exposed. Continue reading... #Immigrationandasylum #Politics #HomeOffice

Overcoming Abuse: Understanding VAWA Immigration Requirements: Discover how the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a lifeline for immigrant survivors of abuse, offering protection and a pathway to independence. Learn about the qualifications, including the types of abuse recognized and eligibility criteria, ensuring safety and a chance for a new beginning. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e_2eGNAk

If you or someone you know is trapped in an abusive relationship, VAWA (the Violence Against Women Act) offers protection and a path to lawful permanent residency for victims of domestic violence. Eligible Applicants are: •          Abused spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. •          Abused children of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. •          Abused parents of U.S. citizens. For more details and to begin the process, call Dee’s Immigration Services (DIS) at 1 (786) 728-7305. We want to help! REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN ALL 50 STATES 🌎 “Immigration Work Done by Immigrants” . . #deesimmigrationservices #globalimmigrationconsultants advocatesofyourrights #uscitizenship #citizenship #immigration #usimmigration #asylumseekers #asylum #vawa #violenceagainstwomenact #protectourwomen #protectionofwomen#protectwomen

"While César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández's [#Professor #Law The Ohio State University] first book, #Migrating #to #Prison, focuses on the #explosion of #migrant #detention #centers over the past decades, #Welcome #the #Wretched [#January2024] tackles head-on what happens when a #deeply #flawed and #racist #criminal #legal system #and #immigration #system #converge to senselessly cruel effect. #Drawing #on everything from #history to #legal #analyses and #philosophy, García Hernández #counters the fundamental #assumption #that #criminal #activity #has #a #rightful #place #in #immigration #matters, arguing that instead of using the criminal legal system to identify people to deport, the United States should place a reimagined sense of citizenship and solidarity at the center of #immigration #policy."