POL1250 - Immigration Facts & Reacts by Wright, Wendy https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8 Made with love en-us 2021-10-25 10:39:46 UTC 2021-11-01 15:19:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Asylum - Rinesa Gerbeshi https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1848429165 Facts: 
- Under the Trump Administration, the  Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) was implemented.  Also known as the “Remain in Mexico” initiative, the Administration implemented a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act, it is where asylum applicants who arrive “on land (whether or not at a designated port of arrival) from a foreign territory contiguous to the United States” can be returned “to that territory” while their claims for asylum are pending. 
- Biden's campaign website had stated that he would end many of President Trump’s asylum policies, starting with the MPP, which he did do in January 2021. 
- Biden's website had also said that he would “direct the necessary resources to ensure asylum applications are processed fairly and efficiently, while treating families and children with compassion and sensitivity.”

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While asylum seekers no longer have to fear being turned away because of the MPP, they do have to fear being turned away because of the Title 42 section on refugee policy which prevents asylum seekers from entering based on the health of the country. Trump used this and now Biden continues to do so as well. I find this to be rather contradicting on Biden's part because rather than focusing on the rights of asylum seekers, his administration is focused on arrests and deportation of asylum seekers. Clearly, the administration needs to work on following through with its promises. Instead of simply condemning the inhuman treatment of people, as Border Patrol agents recently did with Haitian migrants in Texas, perhaps he should consider following through with protecting their rights.]]> 2021-10-27 14:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1848429165 The Wall- Benjamin Amaya https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1848593377 Facts- With most migrants crossing through Texas, state officials are eager to find companies to continue the construction of the wall in the state. State officials have highlighted five companies that could possibly be contracted to complete the state wall. Since the Trump Administration, multiple companies have won contracts with states in order to build the border wall. For example in May 2020, a company won a $1.3 Billion contract with the state of Arizona for the state's wall. In total under the Trump Administration, 81 miles of the 2,000-mile US-Mexico border has barriers. President Biden has halted construction at the border at the moment because of concerns of damage to the lands. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made border security one of his main agendas to try to win reelection next year. Governor Abbott has also challenged President Biden's attempts to stop the construction of the wall.

]]> 2021-10-27 15:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1848593377 https://immigrationhistory.org/item/muslim-travel-ban/ roqueb2 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1851173512 Fact: Trump administration's prohibited muslim to travel. "On January 27, 2017, Trump signed an executive order that banned travel to the United States for 90 days from seven predominantly Muslim countries." These countries were Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. A protest started at the airports. An organization of immigrant rights, civil liberties and refugee resettlement took upon themselves to bring down discrimination that was happening. "On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 opinion, allowed a third version of the executive order to go into force, which expanded the list of barred travelers to include nationals from Venezuela and North Korea." Most of these countries have a lot of travel restriction. Trump tried to protect the people from the outgoing efforts to engage those countries to help to cooperate the protocols that have been made. Some of the countries are still not improving their  procedures but other countries have followed the protocols. The Secretary of Homeland Security forced certain restrictions for the entry into the United States. ]]> 2021-10-28 12:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1851173512 ponced1 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1851655303 Facts:
Trump administration restricted student visas to a strict 2-4 year timeframe. The Department of Homeland Security on September 25, 2020 published a fixed duration status for students on F and J visas and members of the international media on I visas. Students on F-1 visas are granted for the duration of their studies as long as they are enrolled full-time. Their visa duration would depend on their program of study, and they may also request for extension periods but subject to approval. Their visa duration could also be negatively affected based on the student’s country of origin. Countries that have over 10% of overstay rates and/or are state sponsors of terrorism would only be eligible for 2-year visas, but they may apply for extension. These countries include Africa, China, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and lesser degree parts of Asia.
]]> 2021-10-28 15:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1851655303 Title 42- Valeria Guerrero https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1852299731 Facts:
- Some background information: Title 42 was initially used in 2019, while there was a mumps outbreak by White House Adviser Stephen Miller. This allows immigration authorities at the border to block migrants from entering and not give them a chance to apply for asylum. This was given by the CDC in order to stop from entering the country. 
- The Trump had used this policy in order to keep migrants out as the pandemic unfolded as of March 2020. 
- Judge Emmet Sullivan said that Title 42 is supposed to block migrants and not expel them
- The Biden Administration made some exceptions for unaccompanied children but still was expelling people. The Administration defends their decision by claiming it is not an immigration policy but a public health policy to slow down the spread of coronavirus.
- As of September 2021, thousands of Haitian migrants are camped under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas. Around 3,300 were located to migrant processing facilities in San Antonio, Laredo and Eagle Pass, Texas, while over 300 have been sent back to Haiti. 
- Haitian migrants are asking for asylum due to a recent earthquake as well as political turmoil within Haiti. 
- Immigrant advocates are fighting in court to end Title 42.   ]]> 2021-10-28 19:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1852299731 The Wall-Natasha Bernhart https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1852576216 Facts: As of Jan 4th the federal government has designated $15 billion towards constructing the wall. Biden promised to undo almost all of trumps immigrations policies. Most of wall construction took place in 2019, 100 miles of border wall had been completed in the three years of trump. So theres 350 miles completed.  Even though the government has all the power to terminate they will likely still pay a termination fee.]]> 2021-10-28 23:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1852576216 The Wall - Jayden Rivera https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853010779 https://www.usatoday.com/border-wall/

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When discussing the presidency of former President Donald Trump. Three words got his campaign started: “Build the Wall.” When looking back, the wall was a tremendous task. Not only for construction but also it would cost lots of money. This alone was a huge moment that a lot of interviewers questioned many migrants and smugglers. The Wall is 2,000 miles long which shows the struggle and results of the former president's border. Texas contributed half of the border and it has no fence. It is an open border. The border itself also runs in the center of the Rio Grande. In order to calculate the impact that could happen. It was used in the records of the state and received property from all thirteen counties of Texas with the border involved. Practically, most of the land in Texas is privately owned which alone can confuse the actions of building a wall in the state of Texas. A handful of the walls would be on land and would already be owned by the government. However, the number 4,900 of property has given a sense of cost and attacks that the government may encounter. Around 300 cursed cases were against landowners. Approximately the cases that were settled were for as much as 100 dollars. Which made the US pay 5 million dollars for 6 grounds. However, some have not settled. This fall Congress is trying to do the funding for the wall in Texas. Rather, if they supported the president or not. Republicans are willing to advocate for the plan. Today, there is not a cost-benefit analysis for the border of Texas. But the government is analyzing whether the current state of fences is effective or not. Nobody has any knowledge of how many miles the wall will be built or the location. During August and September, Homeland Security officials declared that six construction companies had prototypes of the wall. But the designs have yet to be revealed to the public. 
]]> 2021-10-29 03:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853010779 carrionc2 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853435995 FACTS:
- 53,500 Afghan evacuees are at 8 military bases across the U.S 
-Half of them are kids
-Most of them have been there for weeks awaiting resettlement
-Most have completed the screenings to enter the U.S but there are not sufficient funds nor is there sufficient time to process all of the requests quick enough
-Trump's additional screening protocols and slashing of refugee camps have significantly affected the progress 
- More Afghans are scheduled to arrive from foreign military bases within the next few weeks
-Americans are doing what they can to donate supplies, clothing and even airline miles to help refugees  ]]> 2021-10-29 07:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853435995 https://www.usatoday.com/border-wall/ https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853962934 "The Wall" that Donald Trump created is a 2,000 mile border going all across Mexico. The construction of The Wall was $2 billion dollars. Even thought The Wall is 2,000 miles long only 650 miles of it are fenced. ]]> 2021-10-29 13:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853962934 Remain in Mexico Policy-Jeremy Strube https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853976103 -This Policy was formerly named Migrant Protection Protocols.
-Biden Ended this policy when he took office, he described it as "inhumane".
- Two states, Texas and Missouri, sued the Biden Administration over this policy suspension in April. In August, a federal judge in Texas ordered for the policy to be reinstated "pending the outcome of the suit".
-Biden Administration fought in the Appeals court and the Supreme Court but ultimately had to comply with the order.
-Admin. Reinstated Revised version of policy to give migrants a court date within six months of filing and will go to one of ten courts in south Texas.
-Mexico will be able to amend the policy.
-Temporary immigration hearing centers will be reestablished.
-Previously large asylum camps on the Mexican side of the border were prone to assault, murder, rape, and kidnapping. With hundreds being reported. ]]> 2021-10-29 13:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1853976103 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46824649 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1854488674
Zeline Chacon
Facts:
- Before trump took office, there were 654 miles of barrier along the southern border, including 354 miles of pedestrian barricades and 300 miles of anti-vehicle fencing.
- The southern border now has 669 miles of "primary barrier" and 65 miles of "secondary barrier," according to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- The Supreme Court has allowed barrier construction using the funds to continue pending the appeals process. It will hear a challenge by President Trump's administration against the lower courts' decision next year.]]> 2021-10-29 17:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1854488674 Temporary Protected Status- Kelly Garcia garciak68 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1854714945 Facts:
- Boosting remittances are an advantage provided with TPS
- TPS- designated countries gain billions of dollars in remittances
- Holders serve as a lifeline for their families back home
- They can help families meet their basic needs, fund recovery efforts, and build economic security
- Granting TPS will help improve living conditions and boost economic situations in affected countries
- As of March 2021, about 320,000 immigrants in the US from 10 countries have TPS
- About 481,980 new individuals are eligible to apply for TPS status
- The status allows recipients to apply for work permits and immigrants are able to find stable jobs to help their families in their home countries
- Recipients pay $2.3 billion in federal taxes and $1.3 billion in state and local taxes]]> 2021-10-29 20:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1854714945 Title 42- Ryan Cormier https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1854968083 Fact:
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Title 42 is a public health and welfare statute enacted in 1944 that gave the U.S. surgeon general the authority — later transferred to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — to determine whether communicable disease in a foreign country poses a serious danger of spreading in the U.S., either by people or property entering the country.


If the CDC finds that a disease does pose a threat, it can, with approval from the president, temporarily prohibit them from entering the country to avert danger.


That’s just what it did at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, amid surging deaths from disease, the Trump administration put forward a novel interpretation of Title 42: U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents could immediately remove anyone entering the country without authorization to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This new interpretation of policy closed the border to nonessential travel in the “interest of public health.”


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I do believe that if we as a nation are taking extreme caution to protect the public during a pandemic it is not unreasonable to limit immigration or have a more stringent entry protocol for immigration. I think more testing should be done at the border as well as vaccine sites for people to easily get the vaccine upon entry.
]]> 2021-10-30 01:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1854968083 westa61 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1855052429 Facts

On September 11, 2020, HHS published the final version of the March interim regulation enabling the CDC Director to issue orders suspending the “introduction” of people at the border

The Title 42 order has been modified three times since the Biden administration took office. On February 2, 2021, the CDC issued a notice formally exempting unaccompanied children from expulsion. Following a “reassessment” of public health protocols, on July 16, 2021, the CDC formalized this exemption for unaccompanied children. On August 2, 2021, the CDC replaced the October 2020 Order with a new order continuing Title 42 expulsions while exempting unaccompanied children. This order remains largely the same as previous orders.

Title 42 also applies to individuals seeking asylum at ports of entry. In March 2020, as part of Title 42, CBP also stopped processing all asylum seekers who arrive at ports of entry and ask for humanitarian protection. This led to nearly 15,000 people who had been waiting on lists for an opportunity to request asylum at ports of entry (a practice known as “metering”) to be left in limbo, with no ability to seek asylum.

Title 42 has had the counterproductive effect of significantly increasing the number of arrests at the border. That is because under Title 42, individuals who are expelled to Mexico within hours after apprehension can simply try again a second or third time in hopes of getting through

Those subject to Title 42 who aren’t sent to Mexico are held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or CBP detention and flown back to their home countries without any opportunity to seek asylum. 

Individuals who are expelled do not receive an order of deportation, but CBP collects their biometrics and records their contact with the agency. It is unclear how this information will be used in the future, or how it may impact an individual’s ability to seek protection in the United States once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.

]]> 2021-10-30 02:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1855052429 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/26/world/americas/trump-travel-ban-effects.html?.?mc=aud_dev&ad-keywords=auddevgate&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcIvbjlJBVE2etRWuvtSXKYdKDBeebSxE2sjkJDsnskSlYg2s5sr3K4aAhAUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds chowdhuryn13 https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1855094067 FACT: Donald Trump banned travel from 7 countries 5 of which were majority Muslim. These nations were Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. The Supreme Court upheld Trump's executive order. Trump's orders said they will look at case-to-case basis for exceptions but there is no proof of that. ]]> 2021-10-30 03:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1855094067 The Wall-Stephen-Paul Russell https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1856147352 Facts - 
* January 2018, Trump requested the amount of $18 billion (£13.6 billion) from Congress, for the next decade's initial phase of construction, but the bill ultimately failed. Some money was allocated by Congress in 2018 for projects at the border.
*  Trump used national emergency powers in 2019 to redirect funds from the Department of Defense following Congress's denial of more money for the wall.
* Having been about $15 billion spent for the development of the barrier coming from numerous US government departments, including the Department of Homeland Security, and the Defense and Treasury Departments.
* It was formerly estimated a cross-border wall could cost anything from $12 billion to $40 billion.
]]> 2021-10-31 03:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1856147352 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/us/haitians-border-patrol.html?.?mc=aud_dev&ad-keywords=auddevgate&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthE8PYpWUtT3nJb6aolpb2A6oZWrF2-NR0I0HIyJdT206FCgJOx_uXxoC3hIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1859073971 Fact
Nearly 28,000 Haitians have been intercepted by the Border Patrol along the U.S.-Mexico border in the current fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, compared with 4,395 in 2020 and 2,046 in 2019.
-Jason Lastra]]> 2021-11-01 15:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wrightw11/2syqov9b0ave1tt8/wish/1859073971