Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here.
Around the U.S.
Millions of legal immigrants’ lives upended after Social Security freeze:
The program halted suddenly, leaving legal immigrants unable to work because they lacked U.S. social security numbers. — The Guardian
Colorado suspect’s uncertain immigration status highlights visa ‘overstays’:
Unlawful border crossings dominate the political debate about immigration. But estimates suggest 40% of undocumented people entered the United States lawfully and then stayed. — The New York Times
Washington D.C.
Stephen Miller always planned on deporting immigrant moms:
Trump’s supporters were told mass deportations would focus on criminals. His homeland security adviser has always had his own definition of “criminal.” — MSNBC
Supreme Court backs Trump ending parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans:
The Supreme Court lifted a federal block on the Trump administration’s effort to terminate a parole program for 532,000 migrants. — Documented
New York
What to do if you can’t pay your medical bill in NYC:
Navigating New York City’s health care system can be overwhelming. If you have a medical bill that you can’t afford, there is help available. — Documented
‘Disbelief and shock’: An immigration attorney fighting ICE disappearances in lower Manhattan speaks about what she’s seen:
ICE agents have been stationed in New York City’s three immigration courthouses for much of the past two weeks, arresting dozens of immigrants who have shown up for routine hearings. — Documented via Hell Gate
Chinatown’s proposal to create affordable housing — not jail — gains momentum:
Community groups want to preserve the integrity of Chinatown, scale justice infrastructure to fit the neighborhood, and reclaim public land for deeply affordable housing and open space.— Documented
Josue Lopez was set to graduate high school on May 21. Instead, ICE deported him to El Salvador:
After coming to the U.S. as children and living in the country for nine years, brothers Jose, 20, and Josue Lopez, 19, were abruptly detained during a routine ICE check-in and deported to El Salvador. — Documented
