Joel Rose

Joel Rose appears in the following:

The White House Rolls Out New Guidelines For ICE, But Defends Trump-Era Policy

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The Biden administration unveiled new enforcement guidelines today that limit who ICE can target. But at the same time, the administration wants to continue Title 42 expulsions at the border.

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Biden Administration Seeks A Contractor For A Migrant Facility At Guantanamo

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Department of Homeland Security insists there are no plans to transfer Haitian migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Guantanamo. But the base has been used to house Haitian refugees before.

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The Biden Administration Is Fighting In Court To Keep A Trump-Era Immigration Policy

Monday, September 20, 2021

A rarely used U.S. code pertaining to public health was invoked during the pandemic by the Trump White House to expel asylum-seekers. The Biden White House wants to keep it.

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In Mass Expulsion, The U.S. Begins Flying Haitian Migrants Home From Texas

Monday, September 20, 2021

The United States is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland. This comes as Democrats attempt to include immigration overhaul in their spending bill.

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Support For Resettling Afghan Refugees In The U.S. Is Broad — But Has Limits

Thursday, September 09, 2021

A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows unusually wide support for resettling Afghans allies. Even many Republicans who favor tighter controls on immigration say the U.S. should help those who fled the Taliban.

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What's Next For Afghans Resettling In The U.S.

Friday, September 03, 2021

The Kabul airlift is over, but the effort to resettle tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans in the U.S. is just beginning. And there are already some very big obstacles.

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ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech

Monday, August 23, 2021

Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants.

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Immigration Authorities Saw A Record Number Of Migrants In July

Friday, August 13, 2021

In a visit to Brownsville, Texas, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the U.S. encountered an "unprecedented" number of migrants in July.

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U.S. Encounters An 'Unprecedented' Number Of Migrants. DHS Says 'It's Complicated'

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Immigration authorities encountered migrants more than 212,000 times at the border in July, the highest in 20 years — including nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children, the most ever in a single month.

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Some Republicans Blame Migrants For COVID-19 Surges. Doctors Say They're Scapegoating

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Some Republicans are blaming the latest surge in COVID-19 cases on migrants crossing the southern border. But many doctors disagree, saying the politicians are just looking to divert attention.

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Some Republicans Claimed Migrants Fueled A COVID-19 Surge. Doctors Say It's Not True

Monday, August 09, 2021

Some Republicans have been blaming the latest surge in COVID-19 cases on migrants crossing the southern border. But many doctors disagree, saying the politicians are just looking for a scapegoat.

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Immigrant Activists Say ICE Is Purposely Targeting Them. They're Urging Biden To Help

Wednesday, August 04, 2021

In a new report, activists say ICE systematically retaliates against them for their work, despite the agency's denials. Advocates want the Biden administration to officially forbid the practice.

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An Officer Is Killed In An Attack Outside The Pentagon, Officials Say

Tuesday, August 03, 2021

Authorities have released few details about the incident, including the identity of the officer. The AP reports a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene.

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Permanent Residents Who Left The U.S. During The Pandemic Worry They Can't Come Home

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Many green card holders are still stuck outside of the country, worried about returning to their lives in the U.S. because of broad disruptions to the immigration system during the pandemic.

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Biden's Pick To Lead ICE Would Take Over An Agency In Turmoil

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez runs one of the nation's biggest jails in Houston. If confirmed by the Senate, he'll be tasked with overhauling ICE, an agency he's criticized for its aggressive tactics.

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Biden's Justice Department Backs Away From Fight With Immigration Judges Union

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Trump's DOJ tried to dissolve the union that represents immigration judges. Now the Biden administration is shifting away from that effort in a move the union calls "significant."

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Trump Heads To U.S.-Mexico Border, Days After Kamala Harris Trip

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Former President Trump is set to visit the Southern border this week, just days after Vice President Kamala Harris made the trip. It comes as Republicans say there's a crisis at the border.

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The Justice Department Overturns Policy That Limited Asylum For Survivors Of Violence

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

In a victory for survivors of domestic and gang violence, the Department of Justice on Wednesday vacated the controversial Trump-era decisions.

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Biden Wants To End For-Profit Immigrant Detention. His Administration Isn't So Sure

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Since the campaign trail, President Biden has said he wants to close privately run immigrant detention centers. But immigrant advocates say his administration isn't following through on his promises.

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Biden Has Yet To End The Business Of Detaining Immigrants As He Promised, Critics Say

Monday, June 14, 2021

President Biden pledged during his election campaign to end privately-run immigration detention centers. But advocates say his administration is not following through on his promises.

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