Florida contractor accused of promising help but abandoning asylum seekers in California | Ap
Four days ago, 16 South American asylum seekers were flown from Texas to California on a private plane. Most people didn’t know where they were when they landed. But the people who arranged transportation put them on a bus and dropped them off outside the Catholic Church in Sacramento. They rang the church bell and […]
Faith-based organizations in Douglas serve as shelters for asylum seekers
Douglas, Arizona — As Title 42’s expiration date looms, faith-based organizations in Douglas are working together to provide food and shelter to asylum seekers. “We care about people and this is a humane town,” said Pastor Peggy Christiansen of the First Presbyterian Church in Douglas. It’s unclear how many people will seek asylum through the […]
As Title 42 ends, Biden anounces new ‘transit ban’ for many asylum seekers
With Title 42 ending, the Biden administration on Wednesday announced rules that would drastically restrict asylum claims by immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, sparking sharp criticism from immigration advocates and civil rights groups. Earlier this year, the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice introduced draft rules limiting asylum for immigrants who transited other countries on […]
Pima County, Catholic Community Services prep for expected surge of migrants, asylum seekers once Title 42 ends | Local
Tucson – (KVOA) New immigrant and asylum seeker facilities are coming into use south of Tucson. This facility is operated by Catholic Community Services. Casa Aritas and volunteers. “This was just recently established,” said Adelita Grijalva, chairman of the Pima County Supervisory Board. “There are cribs, there are air intake spaces, there are places where […]
Pima County moves forward with big-box shelter for asylum seekers | State
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Dems praise Biden for addressing immigration crisis and asylum seekers ahead of US-Mexico border visit
Democratic officials across the country applauded the recent asylum announcement before President Biden made his first visit to the southern border on Sunday. The announcement included details on how the Biden administration could better manage the flow of asylum seekers. Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. That happened Sunday before Biden visited the U.S.-Mexico border in […]
