Chicago’s influx of Afghan refugees has overwhelmed aspects of the city’s resettlement infrastructure, leaving gaps in support services. DePaul students are working to bridge those gaps by supporting these new members of Chicago’s communities through case management and mentorship. The Afghan Placement and Assistance program, which created an expedited resettlement process for Afghan refugees in.
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By Diane Bou Khalil, Borderless Magazine
On Wednesday, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. His presidency follows four years of dramatic changes to the nation’s immigration system and unprecedented restrictions on refugees and asylum seekers.
Already, Biden has promised to reverse many of President Trump’s immigration policies early in his tenure. A memo from incoming chief of staff Ron Klain, sent to senior staff on Saturday, indicates that Biden intends to sign close to a dozen executive actions on and shortly after Inauguration Day, including a measure to end Trump’s Muslim ban. The president-elect also plans to submit a comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress. The proposed plan will allow DACA recipients and others to apply f