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US states with anti-immigrant policies

During the last year, immigration policies have become stricter in order to control irregular migration, a situation that has led Texas, North Carolina and Florida to propose anti-immigrant laws.

Texas: HB20 Law
The new plan hopes to punish each undocumented crossing into Texas with fines of $10,000.
This law seeks to create a controversial border protection unit. It would allow civilians to join a group led by a chief appointed by the governor to "hunt" immigrants for deportation purposes.

North Carolina, HB10
In North Carolina, they are seeking to have agents and officials actively cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
According to Stefania Arteaga, an activist with Carolina Migrant, in counties like Mecklenburg, an initiative similar to HB-10 called 287(g), which operated between 2006 and 2018, resulted in 15,000 people being placed in deportation proceedings. Two out of every three of those people had been arrested for minor offenses, such as traffic violations.

Florida, Law SB1718

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB1718 on May 10, 2023, the strictest law against illegal immigration, which includes:
Mandatory use of the E-Verify system by employers to verify the work authorization of employees.
Prohibition of the use of driver's licenses from other states by undocumented people.
Severe penalties for transporting undocumented immigrants to Florida.
Requirement for hospitals to collect information on patients' immigration status during registration.

Learn about the organizations that provide resources and support to migrants:
Several national organizations provide valuable resources and support to immigrants in the USA. Here are some examples:

  1. The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a leading organization advocating for the rights of low-income immigrants. The NILC website offers a variety of resources, including guides on immigration law, immigrant rights, and access to healthcare and education.
  2. The ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project protects immigrants' rights, challenges discriminatory policies, and provides legal support.
  3. United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the country. They advocate for the rights and dignity of immigrant communities, with a focus on immigrant youth.
  4. The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) is a network of organizations and advocates committed to advancing the rights of immigrants and refugees. They work to challenge unjust immigration policies, promote immigrant rights, and support community initiatives.

Sources: Telemundo, Univision, Enlace Latino NC and La Noticia.

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Deportation priorities, lack of immigration authority

Discussions have been underway since September 2021 the Biden administration's deportation priorities policy, which, They are focused on deporting any immigrant with a criminal record, NOT just any immigrant. that have entered through the border without posing a danger to society.

However, The Supreme Court will review a lawsuit from Texas and Louisiana to stop this policy. at the end of next month. According to Texas and Louisiana, Biden's deportation priorities are unconstitutional and do not follow standard legal procedures under American law.

For now, Biden's policy is blocked by the Court of Appeals, which means that Any immigrant who has entered illegally and does not have papers could be detained and deported.

Democrats believe that Citizenship and Immigration Services officers should assess an immigrant's overall situation and not just detain them for not having papers, but consider their criminal history and make a decision on the case.

What is expected from all this back and forth is that after these midterm elections that will take place this November, political parties can align themselves in favor of immigration reform that contributes to resolving this crisis.

In other words, it is expected that by the end of the year the arguments of both sides will be available and that the Supreme Court justices will decide whether or not to continue with this immigration guide.

News compiled from: Univision and San Diego Union Tribune.