Immigration News Today: ICE Has a History of Using Deadly Force – Documented

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Around the US

Armed and Untouchable — ICE’s History of Deadly Force:

A comprehensive review of ICE shootings across the country shows that several incidents went uninvestigated and others appear to have violated the agency’s own policies. — THE TRACE

New York

Migrants evicted from the Randall’s Island mega-sheltering set up camp outside:

Dozens of people are living in tents along the shores of Randall’s Island, many after being evicted from their shelters when their 30-day terms expired. — THE CITY

Asian American Journalists Association Releases Style Guide to Report on AAPI Communities Responsibly:

The guide aims to bring more nuance, accuracy and accountability to reporting on the AAPI population, which comprises approximately 50 ethnic groups that speak more than 100 languages. — AAJA

The claim that immigrants “take jobs” from others does not apply in New York:

New York City has also become a target of the Trump-Vance campaign, as they claim the city is being overrun by immigrants and falsely claim the city is experiencing a crime wave. — Center for New York City Affairs

Back Taxes – How to Get Help Filing Your Prior Year Tax Returns:

Paying taxes is not only required by US tax law, but also demonstrates self-sufficiency in immigration procedures. — Documented

Washington DC

Harris has been talking more and more about immigration, and her allies think it could be a political advantage:

Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized her role in prosecuting drug cartels and human traffickers as California’s attorney general. — NBC News

Many immigrant spouses without legal status are left out of Biden’s plan, despite close ties to the US:

Formal regulations implementing Biden’s policies could be released at any time, and applications are expected to open later this month. But Biden’s proposal leaves out many people who immigration advocates say deserve equal protection. — Los Angeles Times

Prospects for immigration reform amid declining public support:

Public support for promoting robust legal immigration has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. A libertarian think tank speculates on what is likely to happen under a Trump or Harris administration. — Cato Institute