Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com | Photo of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar WASHINGTON, D.C. — FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today after Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) reintroduced the bipartisan American Families United Act (AFUA). The bill would help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials the authority […]
By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com Medicaid is a cornerstone of America’s healthcare system, providing critical coverage to millions of low-income individuals, particularly women and children. Yet, proposed cuts to this vital program threaten to undo decades of progress in maternal and child health. As lawmakers debate Medicaid’s future, the stakes […]
By Rommel H. Ojeda, DOCUMENTED Immigrants are considering not attending their immigration court hearings without realizing the impact it could have in their case. The day of his immigration court hearing, Carlos consulted immigration lawyers, visited the Colombian Consulate, and asked friends whether he should attend. He had heard online and from his social circles […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many dreams begin—and some turn into nightmares. For immigrant women in the United States, the promise of marriage and a green […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a sweeping policy reversal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday that it will terminate temporary legal protections for more than 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were admitted to the United States under a Biden-era immigration program. […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: RAMAN SHAUNIA / shutterstock.com The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, was a significant step in enhancing national security following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Based on recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, the Act established a uniform set of security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses […]
By Dara Lind, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act on Friday—in a declaration that was initially kept secret, before being posted Saturday—has been held up in court for now, amid an escalating legal battle over the government’s compliance or lack thereof with a judicial order. But the importance of the […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), or green card holders, enjoy the privilege of residing and working in the U.S. indefinitely. However, this status is contingent on adherence to specific legal obligations. With the potential return of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2025, concerns about heightened immigration enforcement and policy shifts have […]
By Rachel Kahn, THE CITY If you get laid off, head to the Department of Labor’s website ASAP. It’s a tough job market right now for lots of New Yorkers. As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to cut staff across federal agencies, at least 942 former federal workers have filed for unemployment in […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Samantha Maldonado/THE CITY From air monitoring to hazardous waste disposal, wary EPA workers and former regional administrators described how the Trump administration’s moves to limit their agency will manifest in New York City. Over 100 Environmental Protection Agency workers and supporters on Tuesday marched at Federal Plaza […]
