News Briefs

On October 10, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule on the "public charge" eligibility requirement that the federal government considers when determining whether to admit an immigrant into the country or allow an immigrant to adjust status and become a lawful permanent resident. The rule proposes to drastically expand the definition under which a migrant would be considered a public charge to what essentially amounts to a wealth test, discounting the contributions of certain immigrants. A human being's value is intrinsic, and one's resources cannot solely determine his or her potential or contribution to this nation.

In the two weeks following the November 6 general election, Florida drew national attention amid several recounts and a host of lawsuits involving closely contested races for U.S. Senate, governor, agriculture commissioner and three legislative seats. Final vote counts were due on Sunday, November 18, and official election returns were certified on the morning of Tuesday, November 20 by the Elections Canvassing Commission.

The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) have recently published a proposed regulation that seeks to alter and undermine the existing Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA). The FSA sets forth basic standards regarding the care, custody, and release of immigrant children while they are in federal custody.