Trump immigration rule takes effect again during appeal
Sophia Tareen, AP
A federal appeals court has allowed a Trump administration rule that would deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits like food stamps to go back into effect while it considers the case. The Election Day development was the latest dizzying twist in a legal battle over the controversial rule that the Trump administration argues helps ensure those who are self-sufficient come to the country. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman in Chicago struck down the rule and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stopped applying it to pending applications. Government attorneys appealed, and the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put a hold on the ruling the next day, allowing the restrictions to take effect again.

They were released early from N.J. prisons. ICE grabbed nearly 100 of them as they walked out.
Blake Nelson and Ted Sherman, nj.com
Ninety-five New Jersey prisoners released ahead of schedule Wednesday were picked up by federal immigration officers, the state corrections department said Thursday. More than 2,200 were released early statewide, the result of a first-in-the-nation law reducing sentences because of the threat of COVID-19 behind bars.

In a rare move, Trump appointees bust union, hit federal immigration judges
Joe Davidson, The Washington Post 
A little-known federal agency has busted a small union in a big advance for the Trump administration’s unwavering assault on federal labor organizations. A rare decision by the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to decertify — that is, bust — the National Association of Immigration Judges comes on top of President Trump’s recent executive order that could lead thousands of federal employees to lose their civil service protections and union representation.

ICE Attempts to Deport Multiple Witnesses in Gynecologic Surgery Scandal
Gianna Toboni, Vice
Five women tell VICE News that they were treated by Dr. Mahendra Amin, the gynecologist accused of mistreating more than 50 detainees, and say ICE deported or attempted to deport them before they were able to testify or fully testify.

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Democrats lose ground with Latino voters in Florida and Texas, underscoring outreach missteps
The Washington Post 

In a flailing economy, immigration and financial inclusion benefit us all
The Seattle Times 

A 63-year-old. An Iranian refugee. Teenagers. Mexican immigrants. All voted in their first presidential election. Here’s what they had to say.
Chicago Tribune 

What if Uncle Sam is responsible? Accountability for abused migrant children
The Hill 

'Try again next time': my three visa rejections
The Guardian