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5 Nov 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR The Democratic Party's shift toward more authoritarian border policies reflects a significant pivot from its previous compassionate immigration stance. This move, designed to appeal to swing voters, mirrors Republican approaches, risking th...
2 Nov 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR Pennsylvania's economic health and workforce stability increasingly rely on the contributions of undocumented immigrant workers. With over 124,000 undocumented immigrants filling essential roles, particularly in sectors projected to grow substa...
1 Nov 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR In "The Election and the Future of the Wall," Todd Miller explores the bipartisan evolution of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and how it symbolizes decades of consistent border control policy underpinned by physical and digital barriers. Miller arg...
30 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the "metering" policy, which limited the daily intake of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, is illegal. This policy, initiated in 2016 and intensified under the Trump administration, rest...
27 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Germany’s recent reinstatement of border controls with its European neighbors reflects a growing trend of national measures designed to ease domestic migration pressures but risks undermining the European Union's commitment to shared responsibi...
25 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: The European Union has recently intensified its approach to managing migration by coordinating closely with countries like Portugal, Spain, and the Balkan states. However, the EU's policies have led to significant challenges. For Portugal and S...
23 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: The EU's approach to managing migration through development funding, exemplified by the EU Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), aims to address the "root causes" of migration, such as poverty and instability. However, this strategy must be revised...
18 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR The militarization of Mexico's southern border, driven by U.S. pressure, has led to tragic incidents like the October 1 shootings of migrants by the Mexican military. This incident highlights how U.S. and Mexican governments have adopted inhuma...
17 Oct 2024 2 minute read 1 comment Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) report analyzes the potential impact of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants using recent 2022 data. It highlights the devastating effects such a policy would have on families, the economy, and soci...
16 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR Research on deportations reveals that forced removals of migrants do not effectively achieve their stated goals of deterring future migration, improving public safety, or boosting native-born employment. While deportations may temporarily reduc...
