By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com The city is reeling from the horror of a mass shooting that shattered the calm of a Midtown Manhattan office tower, leaving multiple victims and unanswered questions in its wake. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the […]
Hepatitis C, a potentially deadly but curable liver infection, is often referred to as a “silent epidemic” for good reason. According to the CDC, nearly 2.4 million people in the United States live with chronic Hepatitis C—and many of them don’t know it. In New York, a city shaped by immigrants and communities of color, […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of dual citizenship—also known as dual nationality—raises a complex set of questions about legal identity, allegiance, and rights. For many immigrants, expatriates, or children born to parents from different countries, the ability to hold two nationalities provides practical benefits. But does the U.S. government legally recognize this status, […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Brian Jason / Shutterstock.com A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a sweeping ruling that blocks the Trump administration’s move to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Key Ruling Details – U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson, a […]
Editorial credit: Lyonstock / Shutterstock.com U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that will enhance our capability to screen and vet family-based immigrant visa petitions. This update explains requirements and adjudication of these petitions, including eligibility criteria, filing, interviews, and decisions. Fraudulent, frivolous, or otherwise non-meritorious family-based immigrant visa petitions erode confidence in family-based pathways to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status […]
By: Janet Howard In the diverse fabric of American society, immigrants have long been the silent architects of resilience, service, and sacrifice. Among them was Police Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi-born New Yorker who lived and died embodying the values of duty, courage, and compassion. On July 28, 2025, Officer Islam was killed in the […]
By Mary Campell OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — A controversy is unfolding in this coastal resort town after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested reserve Officer Jon‑Luke Evans on July 25, 2025, for allegedly overstaying his visa and attempting to purchase a firearm for use in his seasonal policing duties. Federal Position ICE contends that […]
By: Americasvoice.org Washington, DC — As the Donald Trump/Stephen Miller mass deportation crusade marches on, America’s Voice continues to ask, “At what cost” to the American economy is the Trump administration willing to go to purge America of immigrants? As key industry and economic voices highlight below, the costs of mass deportation include the vitality of key […]
By Anne Webster Facing overwhelming financial challenges can be one of life’s most stressful experiences, often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, shame, and uncertainty. This report is designed to serve as an exhaustive, expert-level guide for individuals and families navigating the complexities of unmanageable debt. Its purpose is to provide clarity and strategic direction, moving […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In recent years, a growing number of American citizens—many of them children of immigrants, middle-class families seeking value, or globally mobile professionals—have turned to international school systems for their pre-college education. From Finland’s egalitarian model to Germany’s tuition-free rigor, from Singapore’s STEM-focused curriculum to France’s classical liberal arts tradition, these American […]