Tag: immigration
First person story: ‘Even though it has been hard … we...
By Josefa Rodríguez for OSV News
I am Venezuelan, married, and a mother of 2 children. For political reasons, I was forced to seek asylum...
Biden administration considers reinstating family detention policy for immigrants who cross...
WASHINGTON-- The Biden administration is reportedly weighing whether to reinstate a policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border without authorization, a practice...
Border restriction policy stays in place while legal challenges play out
WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily stopped the Biden administration from ending a pandemic-related border restriction with a one-page order Dec. 19.
It gives...
Faith-based groups worry anti-immigrant provisions will make its way into spending...
WASHINGTON -- Faith-based groups are voicing worries that lawmakers will extend already existing provisions to further prevent immigrants from entering the U.S. as legislators...
Federal judge orders Title 42 measure must remain in place at...
WASHINGTON -- The much-anticipated May 23 deadline on Title 42 came and went at the U.S.-Mexico border without any changes allowing migrants in, including...
Reports indicate Biden administration will drop health measure that restricts asylum...
WASHINGTON — News reports say the Biden administration may lift a public health measure in May that was put in place at the start...
Walking with Migrants: Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio implores Catholics to do what...
By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
As retired bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, I, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, have a long history of service to immigrants...
Criticism of President Joe Biden over immigration continues a year into...
Immigration supporters say that while they welcomed President Joe Biden’s 2020 election, when it comes to immigration policy, his administration, a year into its...
‘Remain in Mexico’ policy undergoes changes under Biden administration
WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials announced Jan. 3 additional legal help for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. who are being forced to stay...
Build Back Better bill includes ‘ray of hope’ for some, say...
WASHINGTON — Immigration advocates have seen promises for reform come and go, but many are hoping one of the best chances to provide some...