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Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there's worry over risks, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there's worry over risks, AP-NORC poll findsAmericans are more worried about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. than they were a few years ago, a change driven largely by increased concern among Republicans.
Settlement reached over free immigration detention hotline
Read full article: Settlement reached over free immigration detention hotlineImmigrant advocates say they have reached a settlement with the U.S. government so they can keep operating a free hotline that lets detained immigrants report concerns about custody conditions.
Supreme Court says no right to hearing for some immigrants
Read full article: Supreme Court says no right to hearing for some immigrantsThe Supreme Court has ruled that the government can indefinitely detain certain immigrants who say they will face persecution or torture if they are deported to their native countries.
Refugees, immigrants in Jacksonville pleased with Biden executive order to increase refugee cap
Read full article: Refugees, immigrants in Jacksonville pleased with Biden executive order to increase refugee capThe refugee and immigrant community in Jacksonville said they are looking forward to the Biden Administrations plans to increase the refugee cap. There are thousands of refugees who are in Jacksonville now who said they are here helping the city grow, so they feel an executive order like this is necessary. Their lives are on display just days after President Biden signed an executive order to expand refugee resettlement and improve elements of the program. I am immigrant and I do think immigrants, when they come to United States, they see raw and fresh start. Alawee said sharing their stories couldn’t come at a better time with this executive order.