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Immigration And Border Security

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immigration-and-border-security15 days ago•10 min saved

3rd Circuit curbs ICE's long-term detention policy for migrants

A federal appeals court (the 3rd U.S. Circuit) struck down ICE's policy that allowed mandatory detention without bond for long-time residents, ruling it conflicts with IIRIRA's two-track detention framework and violates the Fifth Amendment due process rights; this marks the eighth appellate loss for ICE on this policy, with courts noting those who have lived in the U.S. for decades have established ties and deserve due process protections.

via upi.com|

#detention #due-process #ice

immigration-and-border-security1 month ago•12 min saved

Massachusetts tightens shield against ICE enforcement with new PROTECT Act

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act, a sweeping law that bans warrantless ICE arrests at sensitive locations (courthouses, schools, hospitals), blocks state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and prohibits formal partnerships with ICE, while expanding remedies for constitutional rights violations and boosting protections for people held in state or county facilities. The act, enacted as a way to preserve trust in law enforcement, takes effect immediately and follows high-profile incidents cited by supporters as justification for stronger protections against ICE.

via upi.com|

#ice #immigration-and-border-security #immigration-enforcement

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

GOP abandons $1B Trump ballroom funding amid party backlash

Senate Republicans are poised to drop a $1 billion plan to fund security upgrades for Trump’s White House ballroom from a larger roughly $70 billion ICE/border funding package after backlash from fellow Republicans. Democrats vow to oppose the provision and force votes, while GOP leaders work to push the bill through before a Memorial Day recess. Trump has promoted the project amid mixed public opinions and ongoing litigation, and opponents warn the funding would distract from voters’ cost-of-living concerns.

via The Guardian|

#budget #donald-trump #immigration-and-border-security

immigration-and-border-security2 years ago•9 min saved

"CBP's October 2023 Monthly Update Unveiled"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a decrease in migrant encounters along the southwest border in October 2023. There was a 14% decrease in encounters between ports of entry, a 14% decrease in family unit encounters, and a 16% decrease in encounters of unaccompanied children compared to September. CBP also saw a 65% decrease in encounters of Venezuelans following the resumption of removal flights to Venezuela. Additionally, CBP highlighted its efforts in combating fentanyl and other dangerous substances, with 1,661 pounds of fentanyl seized in October and a total of over 27,000 pounds seized in FY 2023. CBP emphasized the need for more resources to sustain and increase these efforts.

via Customs and Border Protection|

#border-security #cbp #fentanyl-seizures

immigration-and-border-security2 years ago•7 min saved

"CBP's September 2023 Update: Key Highlights and Insights"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its monthly operational statistics for September 2023, highlighting efforts to address increased migration flows, enhance border security, disrupt the entry of dangerous people and goods, and protect the nation. CBP surged resources and personnel to address high rates of encounters along the southwest border, and is preparing for direct repatriations to Venezuela. The agency continues to enforce immigration laws, remove individuals without legal basis to stay, and conduct rescues of migrants in distress. CBP also focuses on interdicting narcotics and dangerous drugs, facilitating lawful trade and travel, and promoting economic security. Additionally, CBP has implemented parole processes for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and is leading efforts to eliminate goods made with forced labor and combat intellectual property rights violations.

via Customs and Border Protection|

#border-security #cbp #drug-interdiction