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Trump set to sign immigration order

Trump set to sign immigration order Context: President Donald Trump confirmed he would sign an order later on Wednesday partially blocking immigration to the U.S., in a move he argues would protect workers from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration is a key issue for Mr. Trump's conservative base, which he is keen to energise ahead of the November election. News: Issuing of green cards — permanent residency permits — would be stopped for 60 days, but would exempt temporary workers such as seasonal farm labourers. It will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as…

23 April, 2020 International migration

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