What’s New?
On May 5, the District Court issued a compliance framework for the government to promptly comply with the resumption of refugee admissions for an estimated 12,000 individuals already approved for resettlement before January 20, 2025 (Pacito v. Trump).
“This ruling offers renewed hope to thousands of refugees who were at the finish line of securing safety in the United States,” said LSSNCA CEO Kristyn Peck. “Families who faced separation and uncertainty can now begin to look forward to reunion, safety, and the promise of a brighter future.”
The framework was an apparent refusal of the administration’s attempt to resettle 160 individuals. On May 6, the administration returned to the Ninth Circuit of Appeals to seek further clarification.
In a separate legal case, the First Circuit of Appeals has denied the government's request to allow it to terminate the lawful status and work authorization of about 500,000 people who entered the United States through humanitarian parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (Svitlana Doe v. Noem).
What else?
This week, over a hundred restaurants in Washington, D.C. were targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for “inspections” to verify employment eligibility. Bilingual schools across the city have also been on high alert. The Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network of the DMV has set up an emergency hotline to report ICE raids or activity, and provide support and resources for those taken by ICE.
What You Can Do:
Here are three easy action items to support neighbors and the community:
- Advocate. Use this click-to-email tool from RCUSA to urge Congress to support refugees and humanitarian protections.
- Donate. Support LSSNCA’s services for new neighbors.
- Learn More. Check out resources from Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid.
