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VOA immigration weekly recap, July 28- Aug 3
https://www.voanews.com/a/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-july-28--aug-3/7728845.htmlVOA immigration weekly recap, July 28- Aug 3
August 03, 2024 4:04 PM
By Aline Barros
Reuters
FILE - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris discusses the root causes of migration from Central America with government officials and corporate leaders in Washington, Feb. 6, 2023. Immigration experts say, however, that she was not named "border czar," as some Republicans claimed.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.))
Harris was never border czar, experts say, despite Republican claims
After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee, Republicans quickly focused on Harris and her work on immigration issues, calling her a "border czar." But was Harris appointed as border czar? Immigration experts say no. VOA's immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.
What would Harris do differently?
Immigration: As district attorney of San Francisco, California, Harris supported the city's sanctuary policies. In the Senate, she fought against Donald Trump's family separation policies, opposed detention of pregnant women by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and pushed for comprehensive legislation granting permanent status to undocumented immigrants who arrived as children. VOA's Alex Gendler reports.
US pauses humanitarian program for citizens of four countries
The Biden administration said Friday it had temporarily put on hold a program that allows citizens of four countries to enter the United States on humanitarian grounds while it reviews vetting and screening processes for sponsor applications. The Department of Homeland Security said that it paused the issuance of travel authorizations under the program "out of an abundance of caution" while it undertakes a review of supporter applications, a spokesperson said in a statement. Reuters reports.
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August 03, 2024 4:04 PM
By Aline Barros
Reuters
FILE - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris discusses the root causes of migration from Central America with government officials and corporate leaders in Washington, Feb. 6, 2023. Immigration experts say, however, that she was not named "border czar," as some Republicans claimed.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.))
Harris was never border czar, experts say, despite Republican claims
After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee, Republicans quickly focused on Harris and her work on immigration issues, calling her a "border czar." But was Harris appointed as border czar? Immigration experts say no. VOA's immigration reporter Aline Barros has more.
What would Harris do differently?
Immigration: As district attorney of San Francisco, California, Harris supported the city's sanctuary policies. In the Senate, she fought against Donald Trump's family separation policies, opposed detention of pregnant women by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and pushed for comprehensive legislation granting permanent status to undocumented immigrants who arrived as children. VOA's Alex Gendler reports.
US pauses humanitarian program for citizens of four countries
The Biden administration said Friday it had temporarily put on hold a program that allows citizens of four countries to enter the United States on humanitarian grounds while it reviews vetting and screening processes for sponsor applications. The Department of Homeland Security said that it paused the issuance of travel authorizations under the program "out of an abundance of caution" while it undertakes a review of supporter applications, a spokesperson said in a statement. Reuters reports.
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