Georgetown Law & UBN Life on Hold
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION
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PART I: A SNAPSHOT OF THE BLACK IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE Brief Introduction to the Black Immigrant Experience Black Immigrants: Targeted, Harmed, Erased, and Ignored
Racism and Anti-Blackness in the United States
Criminalization of Black Immigrants
How Selected Immigration Laws and Policies Affect Black Immigrants Temporary Forms of Relief for Black Immigrants: DACA, TPS, & DED
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Temporary Protected Status Deferred Enforced Departure
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CONCLUSION
PART II: LIBERIAN REFUGEE IMMIGRATION FAIRNESS (LRIF) Tracing Temporary Status for Liberians in the United States
A Brief History of Liberia
Intertwining Grants of TPS and DED for Liberia
LRIF: A Historic Comprehensive, Permanent Form of Relief
History of the Passage of LRIF The Enduring Significance of LRIF
LRIF’s Opportunities
LRIF’s Obstacles
Failure to Conduct Necessary Outreach Failure to Publish Timely Policy Guidance
Failure to Account for Logistical Hurdles, COVID-19, and New Requirements
Failure to Adhere to Statutory Intent Inconsistent Fee Waiver Grants
Failure to Recognize and Act On Low Application Rates
CONCLUSION
PART III: MOVING FORWARD
Immigration Policies and Legislation on the Horizon
The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 - H.R. 6
Recent Immigration Litigation
DACA Litigation TPS Litigation
Recommendations for Improving TPS, DED, and LRIF
Recommendations for Improving TPS Recommendations for Improving DED
Recommendations for Improving LRIF: Executive Action Recommendations for Improving LRIF: Legislative Action
APPENDIX
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