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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Biden administration's request to immediately impose a different policy on immigrant deportation criteria than that dictated by his predecessor, Donald Trump.

The ruling (5-4) was the first time Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson participated, who along with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Amy Coney Barrett reportedly agreed to the Biden Administration's request to suspend a ruling issued by a federal district court in Texas that nullified the president's immigration policy regarding deportation priorities.

Last week, the Biden administration filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by a federal court in the District of Texas that, in June, halted the deportation priorities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The new priorities, presented by the Government, focus on those undocumented immigrants with deportation orders and criminal records who constitute a threat to the public, national and border security of the United States, contrary to that of Donald Trump, who targeted all undocumented immigrants for deportation.

The plaintiffs, the states of Texas and Louisiana, both governed by Republicans, allege that the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) deportation policy announced in late September 2021 violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by not taking into account the states' opinions.

They also state that the government cannot change the Immigration Law, and that it is obligated to detain and expel foreigners with deportation orders and criminal records.

States that halted the deportation priorities of Joe Biden's administration celebrated the Supreme Court's decision issued on Thursday.
Other states also argued that implementing the priorities would lead to an increase in crime and place a burden on law enforcement resources.

Meanwhile, immigrant rights organizations have spoken out, stating: “This is an absolutely absurd ruling. Every presidential administration in history has had immigration enforcement priorities,” said Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the American Immigration Council (AIC). “When Congress created the DHS, it legally mandated that the Secretary of Homeland Security set those priorities. Now, a 5-4 divided court has allowed a single judge in Texas to overrule Mayorkas.”

The existence of two different rulings issued by the 5th and 6th Circuit Courts of Appeals, decisions that generated a contradiction on the issue, opened the door for the government to go to the Supreme Court to resolve the legal conflict.

Now, everyone is waiting to see what actions the Government will take through the relevant departments and the oral hearing that will be held in December on this issue.

This news report was compiled using information from: Univision, El Nuevo Herald, and Telemundo.

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Several Democrats have introduced a reform to the 1929 Immigration Law that, if approved, would be an opportunity for eight million undocumented immigrants.

On Wednesday, Democratic Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA), Norma Torres (CA), Grace Meng (NY), Lou Correa (CA), Adriano Espaillat (NY) and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL) introduced the bill "Renewal of the Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929," better known as the Registration Act.

The Registration Act allows undocumented immigrants who were living in the United States before January 1, 1972, to apply for legal resident status. The current bill seeks to change that date to help millions of people obtain legal immigration status, provided they meet certain requirements, including demonstrating at least seven years of residence in the country and having no criminal record. 

If this project is approved, it would allow eight million undocumented immigrants, who have lived in the United States for at least seven years, to apply for residency as a first step towards citizenship.

Congressman Garcia of Illinois said, “Today there is renewed hope for millions of immigrants who have lived in our country, raised families, bought homes and been part of our communities, sometimes for decades,” and added that “This bill provides an opportunity to give peace of mind and a legal path to approximately 8 million immigrants.”.

The Registration Act was last amended in 1986, when it was implemented as the cutoff date for immigrants to register as having entered the U.S. by January 1, 1972. This date was the date of entry into the U.S. and apply for a green card. Since 1986, more than 73,000 immigrants have obtained permanent residency under this law, but it is now more difficult, or nearly impossible, due to the entry cutoff date.

The reform must pass an initial test in the House of Representatives, then go to the Senate, and finally be signed by President Joe Biden.

News report based on information from: Univision and Telemundo. 

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The United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain and France are facing temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, and in some nations reaching historic records. 

According to scientists, rising temperatures are a direct consequence of the climate crisis, as greenhouse gas emissions increase in intensity, duration, and frequency. And the outlook is even more dire for the economy: nearly half of the European Union's territory is currently at risk of drought due to prolonged lack of rainfall.

Also, several forest fires have been recorded that have consumed numerous hectares, and the number of people who have died from this event is increasing. 

In Spain, there is a record of 510 deaths, of which 486 were over 65 years old according to data from the Carlos III Health Institute, while in Portugal, the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) reported that between July 7 and 18 the number of deaths reached 1,063 people.  

This heat wave has spread to different continents, and the United States is feeling its impact. The country's National Weather Prediction Center forecast that: "Dangerous heat will continue to affect a large part of the U.S. this week, with more than 100 million people now under excessive heat warnings or heat advisories."«

More than two dozen record high temperatures are expected between Tuesday and Wednesday across the southern United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and the East Coast. The oppressive heat has strained Texas's power grid, and the state anticipates days of record energy demand.

Finally, despite ample evidence and scientific consensus, many still don't believe in climate change. However, the data doesn't lie: global heat records are being far surpassed. For its part, the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a "raising of awareness" among world leaders regarding heat waves like the one currently affecting Western Europe, which will become increasingly frequent due to climate change.

News report based on information from: CNN and EFE. 

During the meeting between Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and Joe Biden, topics such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), inflation, migration, and security were discussed.

At the meeting, the political leaders discussed topics such as inflation, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), border security, migration, climate change, the Summit of the Americas, and the upcoming High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED), which will take place in September.

Following the bilateral meeting between President AMLO and his counterpart, Biden, the leaders reported that Mexico and the United States affirm their broad and deep cooperation, as well as their commitment to building a more prosperous and secure future.

As mentioned previously, the meeting between the presidents covered various topics. According to a joint statement released Tuesday night, a series of measures to be implemented were detailed regarding:

The leaders discussed the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and agreed to its full implementation, with the goal of benefiting working families, including guaranteeing their labor rights.

*Regarding the issue of inflation, they propose to combat it jointly by accelerating the facilitation of bilateral trade and reducing trade costs.

The governments of the United States and Mexico will invest in modernizing border infrastructure for projects along the more than 3,000-kilometer border, with the aim of making the flow of trade and people safer and more efficient, as well as creating well-paid jobs in the region.

Other topics discussed and for which solutions were proposed included: Mexico's transition to clean energy, addressing challenges such as fentanyl (Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic similar to morphine, but 50 to 100 times more potent. In its prescription form, it is used to relieve pain, but fentanyl is also produced illegally and distributed as a street drug; it is one of the drugs that causes the most overdose deaths), arms trafficking, and human smuggling, establishing a joint task force between the two countries. 

The meeting between the Mexican president and his US counterpart proceeded smoothly, cordially, and resulted in numerous agreements beneficial to both nations. However, the encounter was not without its share of jokes and memes, particularly targeting the Mexican president, who was heavily ridiculed on social media. 

News report based on information from: El Financiero and El País. 

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has extended Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for 18 months. “After careful consideration, and in consultation with the Secretary of State, I am extending that designation today. This action is one of the many ways the Biden Administration is providing humanitarian support to Venezuelans in the country… We will continue working with our international partners to address regional migration challenges while ensuring our borders remain secure,” Secretary Mayorkas announced.

The extension of TPS for Venezuela will be in effect from September 10, the date on which the Temporary Protected Status program was set to expire, until March 10, 2024. Please note that those who were already residing in the United States as of March 8, 2021, are eligible to re-enroll in TPS under this extension. 

However, Venezuelans who arrived in the United States after March 8, 2021, are not eligible for TPS. Those who are currently eligible for TPS under the existing designation but have not yet filed an application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must submit it by September 9, 2022.

The program, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), is an immigration status granted to citizens of some countries for humanitarian reasons because they experience problems that make it difficult or unsafe to deport them to their country of origin. 

The program grants protection from deportation and a work permit valid for the duration of the protection. In addition to Venezuela, other countries that have received this protection include: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen.

Finally, it is estimated that approximately 343,000 people are eligible for TPS under Venezuela's current designation.

News report based on information from: USCIS and Univision. 

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On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed an executive order authorizing the Texas National Guard and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to "detain immigrants who illegally cross ports of entry and return them to the border with Mexico" in order, according to him, "to protect Americans and secure the southern border.".

This is not the first time that Abbott has been involved in a migration-related conflict:

*In April, the governor decided to increase truck inspections at the border with Mexico, which affected the flow of trade.       

*Also, that same month, he fulfilled his threat to Joe Biden to send undocumented migrants from Texas to Washington by bus. 

Regarding this new measure, the White House stated the following: the enforcement of immigration law is the responsibility "of federal authorities and states should not (...) interfere in it," said spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre at a press conference.

Several associations, migrant advocacy groups, and others have expressed their disagreement with Abbot's order. Among them is the Mexican government, which attributes the initiative "to an election campaign context in the state of Texas" in view of the legislative elections in November.

In announcing the measure this Thursday, Greg Abbott argued that it aims to "stop the criminal enterprise that endangers" those who live in border towns. However, his measures should be more closely monitored, since the United States Constitution clearly states that immigration enforcement is a federal authority and that state governors cannot establish their own policies.

Finally, tomorrow (July 12) Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will visit the White House to discuss one of the main issues with Joe Biden: the migration crisis. 

News report based on information from: CNN and BBC News Mundo. 

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming more than 6,600 new citizens in over 140 naturalization ceremonies between July 1 and 8.

“Throughout our nation’s history, the promise of life and liberty, and the freedom to pursue happiness, has drawn millions of people from around the world to call America home. At USCIS, we believe in the promise of America, which is renewed daily as we work to welcome immigrants as our fellow citizens,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. 

The ceremonies demonstrate the commitment to welcoming immigrants and promoting the benefits of citizenship for all who are eligible. In fiscal year 2021, USCIS welcomed 855,000 new U.S. citizens, and so far in 2022, it has welcomed 661,500 new U.S. citizens and made significant progress in reducing the backlog of naturalization applications caused by the pandemic.

USCIS reaffirms its commitment to making the naturalization process accessible to all eligible individuals. Since the beginning of the Biden-Harris administration, this organization has taken a series of steps to support the implementation of Executive Order 14012: Restoring faith in our legal immigration system and strengthening integration and inclusion efforts for new Americans. Likewise, efforts to improve access to the naturalization process continue to be promoted by these entities in accordance with established regulations. 

Finally, these special naturalization ceremonies will be held across the country, including a naturalization ceremony for military service members on July 1st in San Diego at the USS Midway Museum. The USS Midway was a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, the lead ship of its class, and is named in honor of the Battle of Midway. It was also the largest ship in the world until 1955 and participated in several wars. 

Other sites where ceremonies will be held include Vienna Town Green, Mount Vernon (the birthplace of George Washington), the New York Public Library, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia's Historic District, Monticello (the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson) in Virginia, and national parks such as Saguaro National Park in Arizona and Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are among those participating in these events. 

News report based on information from: USCIS 

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In recent weeks, the United States Supreme Court has ruled on issues of vital importance to Americans: gun ownership, abortion, and climate change. 

Regarding gun ownership, the debate is open again due to the latest attack that occurred on Monday of this week at a parade for the United States Independence Day in Highland Park, Illinois, which has left 7 people dead and another 25 wounded by firearms, with average ages between 8 and 85 years.

The suspect, identified as Robert Crimo, was arrested after a chase outside Chicago. The man, armed with a powerful rifle, fired from a rooftop into the crowd gathered for the traditional Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, a town of 30,000.

This latest shooting occurred amid a wave of gun violence plaguing the United States, where approximately 40,000 people die from firearms annually. The incident cast a pall over the nation's most patriotic holiday, a time of parades commemorating independence, family gatherings, sporting events, and fireworks displays. Many of those waiting for the parade initially mistook the gunshot for fireworks until they saw people running in terror, screaming, and seeking refuge.

President Joe Biden said that both he and his wife were “shocked by the senseless gun violence that once again brought pain to an American community on this Independence Day. I will not stop fighting the epidemic of gun violence,” the president said. Last week, Biden signed the first major gun safety and control legislation in decades, just days after the Supreme Court recognized Americans’ fundamental right to bear arms in public.

This is a divisive issue in the United States, but one that must be addressed promptly to prevent further incidents. According to the Gun Violence Archive website, 309 shootings have been recorded in the United States so far in 2022.

The rapid bursts of a high-powered rifle brought the chilling reality that no one can be completely sure of being safe. Highland Park now joins Uvalde, Columbine, Newtown, and Parkland, among other cities and towns that have experienced shootings so far this year. 

News report based on information from: El Espectador and CNN. 

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) called for an investigation into the incident in which dozens of migrants died and for those responsible to be severely punished.

In recent days, it has been impossible not to think about the dangers faced by immigrants on their journey to seek a better life, due to the dramatic discovery inside a truck trailer in Texas of 48 dead people and 16 seriously injured people, including children; this has caused shock around the world. 

This case is, to date, the deadliest related to human trafficking in recent U.S. history, and also affects countries such as Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, since several of the fatalities are from these countries.

According to the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Missing Migrants Project, nearly 3,000 people have been reported missing or killed trying to cross the border from Mexico into the United States since 2014. This latest tragedy brings the total number of deaths in the first six months of the year to 290.

The border between the United States and Mexico presents a great challenge: the region is known for its inhospitable geography, including desert regions and dangerous rivers. 

Among the leading causes of death for migrants on the route to the United States are drowning and accidents. Also included are those who try to avoid natural hazards, hiding in vehicles, and facing other threats, such as the one that caused the deaths in San Antonio, Texas.

The fact that 67 people traveled crammed together, without any control in the vehicle, without ventilation, refrigeration or windows, and also without water and with temperatures almost 40ºC, has caused this tragedy and is proof of the desperation of the migrants.

The survivors of this catastrophe are recovering in the hospital from heatstroke and exhaustion. According to a report in The Texas Tribune, at least five of the 67 passengers were minors, and testimonies gathered by journalists at the scene of the tragedy indicate that most of the passengers were teenagers.

Finally, so far the United States federal authorities have captured 4 people who are already being prosecuted in court for the deaths of the migrants.

News report based on information from: BBC News, IOM and La Opinión. 

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According to international organizations, asylum seekers on the Mexican border are vulnerable to kidnapping, extortion, and murder.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Joe Biden can end the program implemented by his predecessor Donald Trump, which forces asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their court dates in the United States.

In 2019, Trump launched the program officially known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), and commonly called "Remain in Mexico," as part of a broader offensive against illegal immigration and asylum seekers.

The initiative forced more than 65,000 asylum seekers to recross the border. Many have remained in Mexico for months or years, waiting to present their cases in U.S. courts near the border.

Biden has criticized the MPP as inhumane and suspended new enrollments in the program on his first day in office in January 2021 as part of his efforts to roll back his predecessor's immigration policies.

There have been several attempts by the Biden administration to end this program, but obstacles have always arisen, forcing them to restart it. 

Since the program was restarted by court order, nearly 4,400 migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border have been returned, according to Department of Homeland Security data through mid-June.

Among the nationalities enrolled in the program are Nicaragua, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela.

The aforementioned program has been involved in various problems of human rights violations, overcrowding, among other forms of violence.

In April, in Nuevo Laredo, a Mexican border city near Texas, three asylum seekers were kidnapped while local officials were transferring them to a shelter.

News report based on information from: EFE and Reuters. 

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