Immigration

Biden administration moves to tighten border restrictions in May

Biden administration moves to tighten border restrictions in May

In a joint announcement on Feb. 21, the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security described a new policy proposal from the Biden administration that would deny asylum to those entering the country illegally, as well as those who do not attempt or are unable to seek asylum in the countries they pass through as they migrate to the United States.

Students write to reps on Immigration Day of Action

Students write to reps on Immigration Day of Action

BY MADELINE SKRAK '18

Feb. 17 marked the nationwide protest dubbed A Day Without Immigrants designed to demonstrate the crucial role immigrants play in everyday American life. Students at several colleges also marked the day by holding their own Immigration Days of Action.

Immigration ban weighs on campus community

Immigration ban weighs on campus community

BY ANNA SHORTRIDGE '19 

President Trump's recent executive order on immigration has barred citizens from the Muslim-majority countries of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days. Refugee admission from these countries has been suspended for 120 days, while Syrian refugees have been barred from entering the United States for an unspecified period of time. 28 percent of Mount Holyoke's student body is made up of international students – many of whom are from the Middle East. This executive order will greatly impact the ability of many of these international students' ability to return home and travel. 

Student government addresses ban in Senate

BY NICOLÉ VILLACRES '18

The Student Government Association hosted Jennifer Medina, immigration advisor for international students, and Donna Van Handle '74, dean of international students, at senate on Tuesday to address questions regarding the recent executive order. Students expressed concerns regarding the Trump administration's immigration policy and its possible effects on international students and parents of international students visiting for graduation.