New from the Center for Immigration Studies, 12/7/20

Share Tweet Forward Featured Blogs  Alejandro Mayorkas: A Portrait of the Intended Nominee for DHS Secretary By Todd Bensman The integrity problems and management tactics of Mayorkas's not-so-distant past demonstrate his problematic susceptibility to bend convention to external lobbying. Given the stakes invested in leadership of such a large and consequential public agency as DHS, these all ought to be properly recounted and assessed. ICE's Operation Broken Promise Targets Voluntary Departure Absconders By Jackson Koonce The voluntary departure order program provides a financial benefit to the U.S. government and a practical benefit to illegal aliens. However, as operation Broken Promise has demonstrated, many have failed to uphold their end of the deal with the American people. Newsom's Pardons, the Presumptive Biden Administration, and SCOTUS: A Case Study: The High Court could resolve some important issues — if it gets the chance By Andrew R. Arthur The question now, however, is whether the administration of President-elect presumptive Joe Biden will allow ICE to charge those aliens under section 237(a)(2)(B)(i) of the INA, and if it does, allow ICE to argue that the aliens are barred from such relief. Federal Judge in California Overturns H-1B Reforms By David North A federal judge in California on Tuesday blocked badly needed reforms in the H-1B program, seemingly largely on the grounds that the new rules were rushed through, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, according to articles in Law360 and Politico. More Blog Posts Gov. Newsom Issues Pardons for Aliens Convicted of Drug Crimes: The recipients are still likely removable, and if so, may not be eligible for any relief CNMI Casino Abuses Turkish H-2B Workers and Is in Desperate Financial Condition Should the United States Grant TPS to Guatemalan Illegals? Federal Judge in California Overturns H-1B Reforms Scientific American Opinion Piece Misses Key Point on Alien Minors: Immigration does not exist in a bubble  A Truly Unnecessary (but Plainly Needed) Precedent Decision on TPS: Three consecutive questions that must be answered — but weren't Trivia: Which Politicians Are More Immigrant-Connected? Ninth Circuit Blocks 'Public Charge Rule' — with Limitations :But the court's language fails to clear up confusion about the rule Senate Action on Big Tech Green Card Bill S.386/H.R.1044 In Failed EB-5 Project, Investors Get 3/4 of Their Money Back, but No Visas Ninth Circuit Blocks 'Public Charge Rule' — with Limitations:  But the court's language fails to clear up confusion about the rule Coronavirus Patients from Mexico Crossing Border and Straining U.S. Hospitals:  Has the time come to acknowledge it and consider remedies? Donate