By Fisayo Okare, documentedny.com | Editorial Credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / shutterstock.com

State Officials Let NYC Evict More Migrant Families from Shelters:

The majority of migrant families live in shelters that operate under the state’s OTDA regulations, sparing them until now from the 60-day limits on shelter stays. — THE CITY

Asian Community Orgs Working to Increase Voter Turnout:

In the 2020 general election, the participation rate among Asian American voters in New York State was 57%, compared to 68% for the general population. This disparity is even more pronounced among young voters. — Documented

NYC Parks Worker Charged with Hate Crime for Migrant Killing:

Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal Parks Department employee accused of fatally shooting a homeless Venezuelan man, is now facing charges that allege killing was motivated by a hate for migrants. — THE CITY

Around the U.S.

Texas Attorney General Paxton Continues Fight Against NGOs That Serve Migrants:

The legal conflict began when Paxton arrived at an immigrant-serving nonprofit in February, demanding a vast array of confidential records to be turned over to AG’s office within 24 hours. — Immigration Impact

U.S. Legal Pathways for Mexicans, Salvadorans, Guatemalans, and Hondurans, by the Numbers:

By analyzing U.S. government data, this fact sheet shows migrants from these countries are issued immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas, and humanitarian forms of admission. — Migration Policy

Washington D.C.

ICE Can’t Monitor All Unaccompanied Migrant Children Released from DHS and HHS Custody:

ICE often failed to follow guidance to verify the location of unaccompanied children who fail to appear for their court hearings, the Homeland Security inspector general found. — Office of Inspector General

Panama Launches U.S.-Backed Deportation Flights Aimed at Discouraging Migrants:

Panama’s government announced U.S.-funded deportation flights for migrants apprehended in Panama to China, India and Ecuador, in a bid to reduce their migration to the U.S. — Reuters

Brazil Will Restrict Entry to Some Asian Nationals, Aiming to Curb Migration to the U.S. and Canada:

The move starts on Monday. More than 70% of requests for refuge at the airport come from people with either Indian, Nepalese or Vietnamese nationalities. — AP News

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