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We hope this message finds you in good health and prospering. Just as the immigration landscape is ever-changing, our dedication to keeping you informed and equipped remains unwavering. In this edition of The NawLaw Report, we're excited to share the latest immigration news and essential updates from our firm that directly impact your journey. Stay tuned for invaluable insights that will shape your path to success.

Border Crossings Expected to Remain High in Near Term, Senior C.P.B. Official Says

Recent statements from a senior Customs and Border Patrol official indicate that they expect border crossings to remain high in the near term, but also expect them to decrease when additional enforcement commitments from Mexico begin to take effect. The official also notes the difficulty of handling the migrant surge while operating in a “resource constrained environment”, raising concerns over cartels profiting off of vulnerable individuals and families.

Texas Sends Another Wave of Migrants to N.Y.C. Despite ‘Capacity’ Claims

On Friday Texas announced that it will be bussing more migrants from overwhelmed border communities to New York, despite Governor Hochul’s claim that the state is currently at capacity. Texas Governor Abbot stated that he will “continue to bus migrants to sanctuary cities to provide relief to border towns” as he believes these communities should not have to shoulder the burden of President Biden’s border policies. Governor Hochul has requested an increase in funds from the federal government to help handle the unprecedented number of migrants.

10 Protestors Arrested for Blocking Bus Carrying Asylum-Seekers in N.Y.C.

A recent protest in Staten Island has resulted in the arrest of 10 people for blocking a bus carrying asylum seekers. 9 of the protestors received a summons for disorderly conduct, while one was charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and obstructing government administration. Mayor Eric Adams commented on the event on several talk shows, calling it a “disgusting display”, further stating that he understands the frustrations of both New Yorkers and asylum seekers.

Despite Efforts of Three U.S. Administrations, Migrant Families Keep Crossing the Border

The article examines the reasons behind the lack of impact various U.S. presidential administrations have had on deterring migrant families. The main reason is summed by a statement from former Homeland Security official (now in the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington) Theresa Brown, “It’s very hard to deter someone with that level of desperation through harsh penalties, especially migrants who believe if they don’t come to America that their family will die or their kids will be killed.” The article goes on to discuss the various policies from different administrations.

Migrants Coming to US have Overwhelmed Cities, Including Chicago, New York, El Paso

Local Chicagoan Matt Wos expresses a sentiment that many people living in US cities have been feeling about the recent migrant surge; “I’m all about being a ‘welcoming city’…But it also looks like what we’re doing to help them doesn’t seem to be working.” At the same time, the frustration has been bubbling over in to many anti-migrant protests cropping up in various cities across the country, from San Diego all the way to the Chicago and New York. The article goes on talk about how many local government officials want the Biden administration to do more, and does a brief analysis of the conditions leading to the recent migrant surge.

Migrant Crises Explained, What’s Behind the Border Surge

As recent data on the border crises indicates up to 9,000 daily crossings, the Biden administration has doubled down on its policies to handle the surge. While both sides of the aisle agree on the magnitude of the crises, their is disagreement on the solution; Republicans criticize President Biden for not doing more to secure the border, while immigration advocates criticize Biden for not doing more to overhaul current immigration laws. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas has referred to the surge as “irregular migration”, and will be visiting Honduras to discuss collaborative efforts to address the surge. Briefly mentioned is the impact of the big business of human trafficking on the recent uptick on migration.

With Temporary Status for Venezuelans, Biden Administration Turns to Familiar Tool

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced Wednesday that the U.S. is offering temporary legal status to nearly 472,000 Venezuelans that arrived in the country before July 31. The announcement raises concerns from the administrations critics that the news will be taken advantage of by traffickers/smugglers, stating that it will “incentivize more and more, because you’re giving them the benefit that they want.” Others disagree, pointing to the fact that many migrants are/were unaware of the Temporary Protected Status news, citing living conditions in the country they emigrated from as the primary motivator.

Mayor Adams Moves to Exclude Migrants from City’s ‘Right to Shelter’ Law

City officials will be in court to defend Mayor Adam’s decision to exclude migrants from the city’s decades old “Right to Shelter” law, which requires the city to house anyone who asks. The exclusion attempt is not an outright exclusion but rather an imposed time limit on how long migrants can stay in city provided shelter, cutting it in half for adult migrants to 30 days. The main argument for the restriction is the lack of sustainability due to the sheer number of migrants, also referring to the fact that the conditions in the city were much different when the law was initially put in place. Migrant advocacy groups are fighting back against the decision, while Governor Hochul sided with Mayor stating the city shouldn’t be obligated to “house literally the entire world.”

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