Immigration news 2020
Here are some key immigration news stories from 2020:
US Immigration
- Travel Ban: In January, the Trump administration expanded its travel ban to include six additional countries: Nigeria, Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, and Tanzania.
- Public Charge Rule: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a new rule in February that made it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card if they use certain public benefits, such as Medicaid or food stamps.
- Asylum Ban: In July, the Trump administration banned asylum seekers from entering the US if they had passed through another country without seeking asylum there first.
- ICE Raids: In August, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of raids in major cities, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
- DACA Reversal: In October, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration's plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects young undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children.
Global Immigration
- UK-EU Trade Deal: In December, the UK and EU reached a trade deal that included provisions on immigration, with the UK committing to allow free movement of workers from the EU until 2025.
- Australia's Medevac Bill: In February, Australia's parliament passed a bill allowing doctors to evacuate asylum seekers from offshore detention centers to Australia for medical treatment.
- Canada's Immigration Plan: In November, Canada announced a new immigration plan aimed at attracting 1 million new permanent residents over the next three years.
- Germany's Immigration Law: In June, Germany passed a new immigration law aimed at attracting skilled workers and simplifying the process for highly qualified immigrants.
- New Zealand's Refugee Quota: In October, New Zealand announced plans to increase its refugee quota from 1,000 to 1,500 per year.
Other Immigration News
- US-Mexico Border Wall: In January, the Trump administration began construction on a border wall along the US-Mexico border, using funds allocated by Congress.
- ICE Detention Centers: In August, reports emerged of poor conditions and mistreatment of migrants at ICE detention centers, leading to widespread criticism and calls for reform.
- Asylum Seekers in Greece: In October, a fire broke out at a migrant camp in Greece, leaving thousands of asylum seekers without shelter or access to basic services.
- Refugee Crisis in Syria: In 2020, the Syrian refugee crisis continued to worsen, with millions of people displaced and in need of humanitarian aid.
- Global Migration Trends: In June, the United Nations released a report highlighting the growing trend of migration worldwide, with an estimated 272 million people living outside their country of birth in 2020.
These are just a few of the many immigration news stories from 2020. If you'd like more information on a specific topic or country, feel free to ask!