The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 177
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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October 20, 2022
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A New Bill Would Allow Millions of Immigrants to Apply for Green Cards BY WALTER EWING
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n September 28, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced a bill in Congress that would allow millions of immigrants who have lived in the United States for many years to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This pathway to LPR status (also known as a green card) would benefit both long-term undocumented immigrants and individuals who have been present in the country for years under a temporary immigration status, such as temporary workers, beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Dreamers. continued on page 12
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The Condition of the Refugee Resettlement Program in 2023 ....8
AM Jessica González-Rojas on Domestic Violence Awareness Month ....20
Biden Administration Expands Title 42 Border Expulsions to Venezuelans ....10
New Report Makes Clear: “If You Build It, ICE Will Fill It”
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ashington, DC: A new report from Detention Watch Network, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and Ceres Policy Research outlines the direct link between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests and the availability and capacity of immigration detention centers. The report — If You Build It, ICE Will Fill It —demonstrates that immigrants in counties with more detention space and counties with an overall higher carceral capacity are significantly more likely to be arrested and detained by ICE.
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“We need to defund and end immigration detention and instead, invest in resources that support and protect our communities,” said Gabriela Viera, advocacy manager at Detention Watch Network. “The evidence in our report shows that the mere existence of detention centers leads to increased arrests, funneling people into an inhumane system where neglect, abuse, and violence are endemic. Our communities become safer when ICE detention facilities are shut down, plain and simple." “Our research underscores what we continued on page 13
Children & Car Accidents: Reducing the Risks! ....22
Brian Figeroux, Esq.
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts for Families with Special Needs Children....18
7 Signs of a Controlling Relationship ....21