Weekly Immigration News Round-Up: August 11, 2023

 Welcome back to our Weekly Immigration News Round-Up. Today we’ll be summarizing the biggest US immigration news from August 11, 2023, let’s get started.

 

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Update number 1: Disputes Over Asylum Mobile App

A class action lawsuit has been filed by a group of immigrants against the Biden administration. The main issue encircles CBP One mobile app, which was utilized during the asylum process in the United States. Immigrants looking for asylum at the US-Mexico border were rejected entry into the United States if they did not make appointments via this mobile app. The Mobile application has been under inspection because of the concerns related to confidentiality and convenience.



Update number 2: New York City’s Appeal for Migrant Support

New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has urged the federal government to ramp up funding to assist the city in supporting the influx of migrants. Without adequate federal aid, NYC might face a staggering bill of $12 billion.


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