Here are the key stories you need to know about immigration. This information was featured in Documented’s Early Exhibition newsletter.
Washington DC
The House has approved a bill to safeguard Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, countering President Trump’s stance. In a bipartisan initiative, lawmakers extended this status for 350,000 Haitians over the next three years, amid rising concerns over conditions in Haiti. —The Washington Post, The Hill
As the death toll from incidents in ICE custody rises, the agency has scaled back its disclosure regarding immigrant deaths. Previously, ICE would release comprehensive three-page reports for each death; however, this has recently been limited to brief summaries of only a few paragraphs. —NBC News
New York
Sources indicate that Governor Hochul is taking steps to block a city bill aimed at banning 24-hour home care shifts while also supporting a mask ban for law enforcement. Reports suggest she is urging City Council President Julie Menin to retract the No More 24 bill ahead of its vote, amid announcements of plans to propose the mask ban for federal, state, and local police. —Documented, POLITICO
New York City construction workers are set to vote on strike authorization, with over 34,000 workers facing potential layoffs this Tuesday. The situation hinges on the outcome of contract negotiations between SEIU and building owners, which could affect approximately 1.5 million New Yorkers. —Gothamist
Allegations of abuse at a child immigrant shelter have prompted a federal review. Children’s Villages is under internal investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement following reports detailing the use of beatings, restraints, and isolation as disciplinary measures. —CNN
All Over America
In Minnesota, prosecutors have charged an ICE officer with assault in a rare move against federal employees for actions taken while on duty. Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. faces two felony charges for brandishing a firearm at two individuals back in February. —Minnesota Reformer
Reports of torture and abuse in ICE detention centers continue to surface. Migrants held on Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz Island have alleged they were beaten and pepper-sprayed, while detainees at Camp East Montana in Texas have described severe psychological abuse and inhumane conditions. —CBS News, The Guardian
In Maryland, hundreds rallied against ICE detention facilities as a judge took measures to limit ongoing construction. State officials argue that the proposed facility, designed to house 1,500 beds, poses significant environmental risks to the surrounding area. —Maryland Issue, WBALTV
Thomson Reuters shareholders are calling for an investigation into the company’s contract with ICE. They want the board to determine whether the CLEAR investigative database, which contains vast public document archives, has facilitated human rights breaches by ICE. —404 Media
Undocumented dairy farm workers in Vermont are experiencing heightened fear following an attack on immigrants. Farmers are apprehensive about leaving their posts, especially as projections indicate a tenfold increase in the number of detained individuals entering the country by 2025 compared to current figures. —The Guardian
