Immigration News for February 9, 2022

Below, I attach some headlines and links to U.S. immigration news. This summary has been compiled by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) of which I am a member and which may be of interest to you.

IMMIGRATION NEWS IN THE UNITED STATES

 

IMMIGRATION REFORM

 

Univision News Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar introduces the Dignity Act immigration bill: learn more about it (Video)

By Claudia Uceda

February 8, 2022

 

Telemundo News Immigration proposal introduced to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain residency in 10 years by paying $10,000

February 8, 2022

 

A DAY WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS' CAMPAIGN

 

Univision-Digital Edition "A day without immigrants": the TikTok campaign to push for immigration reform (Video)

February 8, 2022

 

El Diario-La Prensa (NY) Activist with more than 2 million followers on TikTok is the spokesperson for a "Day Without Immigrants" this February 14 in demand for immigration reform.

By Marielis Acevedo

February 5, 2022

 

Yahoo News Activists suggest a day without immigrants for Feb. 14 in Los Angeles

February 7, 2022

 

Telemundo 20 A Day Without Immigrants" campaign organized on February 14 for immigration reform

By Gilberto Dorrego and Fabiola Berriozábal

February 8, 2022

 

Al Día (TX) TikTok 'a day without immigrants' to push for immigration reform

By María Ramos Pacheco

February 7, 2022

 

MIGRANT CHILDREN

 

El Nuevo Herald Debate with DeSantis on unaccompanied minors divides Miami's Pedro Pan Cubans

By Syra Ortiz-Blanes and Bianca Padró Ocasio

February 8, 2022

 

Telemundo News Six children rescued after being swept away by the Bravo River while trying to cross it alone (Video)

February 8, 2022

 

Univision News Migrant child nearly drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande: was rescued in time by Mexican agents (Video)

February 8, 2022

 

Telemundo 20 Texas sues Biden administration to stop program that reunites Central American children with their parents

By Uriel Garcia

February 8, 2022

 

ASYLUM- BORDER

 

CNN en Español Number of migrants trying to reach the U.S. by sea increases (Video)

By Michael Roa

February 8, 2022

 

La Opinión Program will give $$500 per month to mixed-status migrant families in New Mexico

By Agencia EFE

February 8, 2022

 

ICE

 

Telemundo News Government launches pilot plan to monitor undocumented immigrants without locking them up in ICE detention centers

February 8, 2022

 

The Offer Confinement of immigrant women and girls resumed at Berks facility

February 8, 2022

 

Univision 65- Philadelphia Biden Administration and ICE Resume Immigration Detention in Berks County

February 8, 2022

 

COVID- IMMIGRATION

 

La Opinión Immigrants Detained by ICE Face Precarious Conditions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic (podcast)

By Jesús García

February 8, 2022

 

Univision Radio Do I have to be vaccinated to apply for citizenship or residency? Immigration lawyer answers questions (Video)

February 8, 2022

 

Telemundo News After unfavorable reports, Xavier Becerra promises more visibility of his work against the pandemic (Video)

February 8, 2022

 

IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS

 

Univision News Validity of work permits extended for certain categories of immigrants

By Jorge Cancino

February 8, 2022

 

La Opinión Immigrant veterans and their families to benefit from new Department of Homeland Security program

By Jesús García

February 8, 2022

 

What's Happening Media Work permits extended for two years for asylum seekers and refugees

By Agencia EFE

February 8, 2022

 

La Opinión How rioting affects an immigrant applying for a green card or citizenship

February 8, 2022

 

OTHER NEWS

 

Telemundo 62 "I am no longer afraid": immigrant breaks down in tears upon receiving visa after living undocumented for 20 years

By Tania Luviano and Fabiola Berriozábal

February 8, 2022

 

Telemundo News A day without immigrants': the protest aimed at demonstrating the importance of this community (Video)

February 8, 2022

 

Los Angeles Times Jorge Zamanillo and his challenge to create the largest national Latino museum in the U.S.

By Agencia EFE

February 8, 2022

 

OPINION

 

La Opinión (CA) The fight against racism brings minorities together

By Maribel Hastings and David Torres

February 8, 2022

 

El Nuevo Herald Salazar's immigration bill would create pathway to legal residency

By Bryan Lowry and Syra Ortiz Blanes

February 8, 2022

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