By Nayna Gupta, Immigration Impact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. As we near the one-month mark of the new Trump administration, it is clear that the president’s thinly veiled threats of […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Guantánamo Bay, located on the southeastern coast of Cuba, has been under U.S. control since 1903. Its detention facility gained international attention post-9/11 when it was used to hold individuals captured during the “War on Terror.” The choice of Guantánamo was strategic, aiming to place detainees outside the jurisdiction of U.S. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The authority for a New York State Governor to remove the Mayor of New York City is enshrined in both state law and the New York City Charter. Specifically, the New York City Charter stipulates: “The Mayor may be removed from office by […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Gregory Reed / shutterstock.com Throughout political history, numerous elected officials have faced allegations of misconduct, yet many have managed to navigate these crises and continue their careers. This article examines ten such individuals, detailing the accusations they faced and how they survived politically. Bill Clinton As the 42nd […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. If a court determines that you owe money to an individual or a company, the creditor or debt collector may attempt to collect the debt by targeting your bank account. This process can result in your account being frozen or your funds being seized. However, both federal and New York state […]
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:30PM: Mark your calendars for an important discussion on The Role of the Labor Movement in Defending Immigrant Rights on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the 1199 SEIU Offices – Auditorium 1 (498 7th Ave., New York). This event will feature key labor leaders including Brandon Mancilla, Director of […]
By Janet Howard, Journal Exclusive |Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com New York City’s identity as a sanctuary city has been a core value for many of its residents, providing a shield for undocumented immigrants against aggressive federal immigration enforcement. However, recent developments suggest this long-standing commitment to immigrant protection may unravel. On February […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in releasing the following statement ahead of a court hearing in their case against the Trump administration for illegally granting Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical financial support, food security, healthcare, and housing assistance. However, receiving public benefits can also impact an individual’s ability to adjust status, naturalize, or petition for family members under U.S. immigration laws. Understanding how federal and […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without relying on their abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse, parent, or child. VAWA allows these individuals to self-petition for a green card if they can demonstrate they were […]