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Civil Rights Groups Sue Bristol County Sheriff, ICE Over COVID-19 Risks
Civil rights and immigration groups are alleging that immigrants in civil detention in Bristol County are being exposed to the coronavirus with no health protections. -
Federal Judge Orders 10 ICE Detainees Released From N.J. Jails Over COVID-19 Concerns
The detainees range in age from 31 to 56 years of age and have medical conditions including diabetes, heart disease and obesity — making them particularly vulnerable to the disease. -
Lawyers, Judges Push To Close Immigration Courts Amid Virus
The Trump administration is telling immigration judges, attorneys and migrants to keep preparing for hearings and coming to court. -
Undocumented Immigrants Face Coronavirus, Job Loss With No Safety Net
Unlike their coworkers, undocumented immigrants can't access unemployment benefits. -
Due To Pandemic, ICE To Halt Enforcement Actions
Federal immigration agency says its 'highest priorities are to promote lifesaving and public safety activities.' -
Getting Coronavirus Updates In Spanish Is Mixed Bag In US
In Arizona, the health department website doesn't have Spanish-language updates. But in Washington state, where most coronavirus deaths in the U.S. have occurred, officials have led the way in Spanish messaging and reaching people in many other languages -
Immigration Grinds To A Halt As President Trump Shuts Borders
A day of dramatic developments on the northern and southern borders as the U.S. immigration system slows down in response to the growing Coronavirus pandemic. -
Ali Noorani Condemns Trump’s Planned Immigration Rule Changes Amid COVID-19
The National Immigrant Forum's executive director accused the Trump administration of 'trying to create a narrative that blames the foreigner’ for the coronavirus. -
For Chinese, US Visa Halt Puts Jobs, Citizen Hopes At Risk
After American consulates in China suspended visa processing amid the coronavirus outbreak, hundreds of Chinese citizens applying for U.S. work visas have been stuck in limbo, fretting as crucial deadlines loom and their jobs look increasingly at risk. -
Immigration Hearings Delayed, 1 Court Shut
Seattle's immigration court will be closed until April 10 as the nation continues to grapple with managing the coronavirus pandemic, and several other large immigration courts will postpone hearings that involve large groups of people.