New Report Uncovers CBP’s Role in Policing Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020

New Report Uncovers CBP’s Role in Policing Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020

Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Sep 21, 2023 In the summer of 2020, after George Floyd’s murder, racial justice protests took hold in cities throughout the country. The massive mobilization reflected a nationwide groundswell of opposition to abusive and deadly policing. The importance of the movement and the need for change in the country was clear.   […]

Immigrant Advocates Applaud TPS Re-Designation for Venezuelans, Granting Newest NYers Immigration Relief & Work Authorization

Immigrant Advocates Applaud TPS Re-Designation for Venezuelans, Granting Newest NYers Immigration Relief & Work Authorization

  New York, NY—Today, the Biden administration announced it will be extending and re-designating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans who arrived in the United States before July 31, 2023. Temporary Protected Status is a temporary immigration status granted by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to individuals who are unable to return home safely […]

Mayor Adams’ Statement on President Biden’s Extension and Redesignation of Venezuelan Asylum Seekers for Temporary Protected Status

Mayor Adams’ Statement on President Biden’s Extension and Redesignation of Venezuelan Asylum Seekers for Temporary Protected Status

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after hearing directly from the White House about President Joseph Biden’s decision to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan asylum seekers in the country who entered the United States before July 1, 2023 — something […]

Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Introductory Remarks at DOE Chancellor Banks’ State of Our Schools Address

Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Introductory Remarks at DOE Chancellor Banks’ State of Our Schools Address

Principal Grecian Harrison: Good morning. Well, I’ll try that one more time: good morning! That sounds better. I feed off of energy. So, I want to say welcome to the Historic Boys & Girls High School Campus in the heart of Bedford‑Stuyvesant Brooklyn. It is indeed a pleasure to have each and every one of you […]

Mayor Adams, Hertz Announce Partnership to Create Green Jobs, Provide Workforce Training, Electrify Vehicles

Mayor Adams, Hertz Announce Partnership to Create Green Jobs, Provide Workforce Training, Electrify Vehicles

Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com By Mayor’s Office | September 20, 2023 “Hertz Electrifies New York City” Builds on Mayor Adams’ Investments in Green Economy, Bold Efforts to Address Climate Change NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated Climate Week by launching “Hertz Electrifies New York City” — a partnership […]

Biden admin extends immigration protections to Venezuelan migrants, including thousands in NYC

Biden admin extends immigration protections to Venezuelan migrants, including thousands in NYC

By Jon Campbell | Gothamist | September 20, 2023 An estimated 472,000 Venezuelan migrants — including tens of thousands in New York City — will receive protection from deportation and be eligible to receive work permits under a new action announced Wednesday evening by the Biden administration. The Department of Homeland Security will extend and re-designate […]

CONSUMER ALERT: As the Pause on Federal Student Loans Ends, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Offers Tips for Borrowers to Avoid Scams

CONSUMER ALERT: As the Pause on Federal Student Loans Ends, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Offers Tips for Borrowers to Avoid Scams

Student Loan Borrowers are Reminded to Only Use Trusted Government Websites and Not Respond to Unsolicited Offers of Student Loan Relief or Assistance Secretary Rodriguez: “To protect yourself from falling victim to a scam, I urge all New Yorkers to read our tips, stay up-to-date with trusted information and remain vigilant throughout the entire student […]

FTC Announces Claims Process for Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items

FTC Announces Claims Process for Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items

Editorial credit: Cassiano Correia / Shutterstock.com By FTC | September 19, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission has begun notifying people who may be entitled to compensation stemming from a settlement finalized in March 2023 with Epic Games over allegations that the Fortnite video game maker used dark patterns and other deceptive practices to trick players into making unwanted […]

How Climate Change Changes Us

How Climate Change Changes Us

By Selen Ozturk | Sep 19, 2023 As climate change alters temperatures and weather patterns worldwide, it also alters our lives socially, politically and spiritually, climate experts shared at an EMS briefing. The social cost of climate change Hannah Hess, Associate Director of the Denver, Colorado-based Climate Impact Lab, noted that the financial cost of […]