Today's Immigration News

Increased Detention Risk at Immigration Check-Ins

Immigration lawyers are warning that people with deportation orders might face detention during routine immigration check-ins. While individuals without criminal records used to be considered low priority for deportation, recent reports show that more people are being detained during their scheduled appointments.

One example is Josue Aguilar, who came to the U.S. as a teenager seeking asylum. Despite having no criminal record and being married to a U.S. citizen, he was detained during a routine immigration appointment. His case highlights the growing concern among lawyers that even people who follow the rules are at risk of detention.

Trump Blocked from Withholding Funds to Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot block federal funds to sanctuary cities, which limit cooperation with immigration enforcement. The judge said parts of Trump's executive orders were unconstitutional and issued an order preventing the government from freezing or denying funds to these cities.

San Francisco and other cities, like Seattle and Portland, filed the lawsuit, arguing that the executive orders were trying to force local governments to enforce federal immigration laws. This ruling follows a similar decision in 2017 that blocked Trump’s efforts to cut funds to sanctuary cities. The judge found that these cities had valid concerns about the impact of the executive orders.

Haitian Canadians Prepare to Welcome New Asylum Seekers

Canada's Haitian community is getting ready to help a growing number of Haitian asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Canada border. Between April 1 and 13, over 1,400 people, mostly Haitians, sought asylum in Quebec, a big jump from last year. This increase follows the U.S. ending its humanitarian parole program and plans to end Temporary Protected Status for over 500,000 Haitians by August 3, 2025.

In response, Montreal's Haitian community is organizing to offer support. During a summit in April, leaders discussed ways to help newcomers with housing, legal aid, language classes, and jobs. A petition is also calling for Canada to admit 30,000 Haitian asylum seekers and expand sponsorship options to include friends and community members. Community leaders stress the importance of coming together to support fellow Haitians.

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