Last week, Ellen participated in AILA’s 2021 Virtual Day of Action. The purpose of the day was to advocate to our legislators in D.C. to: Hold USCIS accountable for inefficient policy changes and crisis-level processing delays, and to return it to its customer-oriented mission. Reform our immigration courts. Reduce and phase out the use of immigration detention. Provide a pathway to citizenship for Read More
Biden Changes the Official Rhetoric Regarding Immigration
In the midst of an immigration debate characterized by harsh words and alienation, President Biden has taken steps to change the rhetoric with which we approach the topic. Through detailed memos issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department, the Biden administration has ordered U.S. immigration agencies to replace the words “illegal alien” and “assimilation” with “undocumented noncitizen” and Read More
George W. Bush Criticizes GOP Approach to Immigration
In a series of interviews held this past weekend, former George W. Bush distanced himself from his party on the topic of immigration. On NBC’s Today show, he said the Republican party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist, and to a certain extent, nativist.” He also criticized the fear mongering tactics of many anti-immigrant Republicans. In a Sunday Washington Post op-ed, George W. Bush advocated for Read More
Voting Reforms Might Have Unintended Consequences for Immigrants
The “For The People” act passed the House in early March. The Democrat-sponsored bill attempts to increase voter turnout through sweeping reforms. This legislation is especially intended to help voters of color. However, some immigration experts have raised concerns that the bill may unintentionally harm immigrants. As the bill appears before the Senate, Democrats have found themselves faced with a dilemma. Read More
Biden Signs International Deal Concerning Migration
The Biden administration has come to an agreement with Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras to temporarily increase border security, in an attempt to limit migration to the United States southern border. Mexico will be maintaining a deployment of about 10,000 troops, while Honduras will be deploying about 7,000 police and military personnel to its border. Guatemala plans to send 1,500 police officers and soldiers Read More
Job Posting: Virtual Legal Assistant at Cambridge Immigration Law
Job Posting: Virtual Legal Assistant at Cambridge Immigration Law (formerly Law Office of Ellen Sullivan, P.C.) Requirements: Available for monthly in-person meetings in Cambridge, MA; otherwise available to work remotely with own laptop and with own high-speed internet. During remote shift, must be fully working—there will never be nothing to do! Excellent writing skills for client communications Read More
Many Undocumented Immigrants Denied COVID-19 Vaccines
Many undocumented immigrants across the country—including essential workers, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing conditions— have been unable to receive COVID-19 vaccines due to lack of government issued identification. While most states offer alternatives to identification cards, such as proof of residency through addressed mail, many experts say the requirements still impose barriers on Read More
President Biden Approval Ratings Affected by Situation at Border
The rising number of migrants arriving at the United States southern border has been a hot topic in the media lately, sparking debate among both parties. Most of these conversations include criticisms of President Biden’s role in the situation. Republicans typically refer to the president’s relatively liberal immigration policies as the cause of this influx, while Democrats tend to believe the conditions of Read More
Texas Attorney General Paxton Files Lawsuit Over End of “Public Charge” Rule
Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit on behalf of fourteen states in defense of the “public charge” law. This law, which forbids the immigration of individuals suspected of depending on government programs, is currently blocked by the Biden administration. Attorney General Paxton criticized President Biden’s decision under the pretense that it was a significant Texas taxpayer expense. Texas brought Read More
Poor Conditions Continue in Migrant Care Facilities
The Biden administration allowed several journalists into its main border detention facility this Tuesday. These visitors were met with a shocking display of overcrowding, with thousands of people crammed into a space designed for a few hundred. According to the acting executive officer for the U.S. Border Control in Rio Grande Valley, Oscar Escamilla, almost 300 children enter the facility daily. It seems this Read More
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