Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Following ICE raids on farms in California and Nebraska and restaurant raids in Washington, D.C. and Tennessee in recent weeks, the Trump Administration Friday announced it would “largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants,” per the New York Times. Unsurprisingly, there already are questions about how […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. An analysis of the available articles and legal documents concerning Egbert Dewgard of New York City reveals a narrative tragically familiar in the annals of American justice: a life defined in the public record not by its lived experiences, but by its violent and contested end […]
By Esther Gittens Introduction In 2019, New York City voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for local primary and special elections. The measure passed with approximately 73% of the vote and marked a significant shift in the city’s electoral landscape. But while the reform promised to empower voters, reduce […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. U.S. visitor visas (commonly B-1/B-2) are nonimmigrant visas granted to individuals who wish to travel temporarily to the United States for business or tourism. However, many applicants find their applications denied under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)—especially when a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident has filed […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / shutterstock.com When it comes to diversity, former President Donald Trump has often been at the center of public conversation. Whether it’s his stance on race, culture, or societal inclusion, Trump’s views have ignited debates and attracted scrutiny. But there’s one area where his appreciation for diversity […]
By Sandy Connors When building a successful relationship, one question often arises: “What is the right order of priorities?” Is it love followed by marriage and money? Or does it start with money, followed by marriage and love? Or should marriage be the first step, followed by love and money? In this article, we explore the intricate relationship between love, marriage, and money and how they contribute […]
Editorial credit: Robson90 / shutterstock.com MoneyGram Failed to Deliver Funds or Provide Timely Refunds NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $250,000 from MoneyGram International, Inc., and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., (MoneyGram) for failing to follow consumer protection laws and jeopardizing their customers’ money transfers. MoneyGram is an international money transfer […]
Medical Disability Exception Policy Manual Update On June 13, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to enhance the integrity of the review process for Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Across the country and over the decades, there have been numerous instances where the medical certification process has been exploited. When a medical professional provides a false certification, it not only […]
By Gabe Ortiz, Americasvoice | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com DACA has been “a beacon of hope,” allowing young immigrants to “dream, live, and thrive without fear,” Dreamer Claudia Quiñonez said during a Washington, D.C. press event with members of Congress and allies marking the program’s 13th anniversary this week. Under the popular and successful program, […]
By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adrienne Adams, Zohran Mamdani and Zellnor Myrie are taking heat from retired city workers for refusing to sign a pledge to protect their health care from a cost-cutting deal championed by a union that endorsed them. The undecided fate of health care for […]
