To protect consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of canned tuna sold at grocery stores due to a potential botulism risk. The affected products, made using tuna sourced from Tri-Union Seafoods, are sold under popular brand names, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. The recall spans dozens […]
By April Xu, DOCUMENTED The New York City Department of Education has agreed to pay over $40,000 to settle a lawsuit filed in 2019 by Legal Services NYC that claimed the DOE did not provide sufficient language access services to four immigrant parents with limited English proficiency. Each of the four families involved in the case will […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In today’s economic climate, financial instability is a growing concern for many individuals. Rising costs of living, inflation, job loss, and personal hardships such as divorce and broken relationships can lead to overwhelming debt. When financial obligations become unmanageable, bankruptcy may be the best solution for a fresh start. However, choosing […]
Photo credit: Nova Rivera NEW YORK — In a powerful display of solidarity, 30 or more community members — including staff from Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Mixteca members and local residents — gathered yesterday to rally for tenants’ rights and demand immediate action from property owner Shea Sigal. The rally, held outside three buildings owned by Sigal […]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CUNY DSI SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2025 CUNY DSI’s SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM provides undergraduate and graduate students with meaningful research experience in the field of Dominican Studies. Whether training in the humanities, social sciences, or STEM, selected participants will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and under the guidance of CUNY DSI’s one-of-a-kind […]
By Lawrence Norden and Daniel I. Weiner | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com Campaign finance rules and checks on presidential power are collapsing just as leading technology corporations have gained massive power over our political system. As Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and President Donald Trump’s top campaign donor, rampages through the federal government shutting […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: stu.dio / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values and seek to tamp down, instead of […]
By Houston Public Media, Patricia Ortiz | Editorial credit: E Rojas / shutterstock.com U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, a Houston Democrat, said she plans to re-introduce a bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Garcia spoke with other members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in Washington […]
By Amir Khafagy, Documented | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com False claims of immigration raids sent Richmond Hill’s Sikh community into panic, but its leaders quickly shut the rumors down. “US agents’ visit to gurdwaras sparks concern among Sikh[s],” reported several Indian news outlets like the Hindustan Times and the Economic Times on Jan. 27. They published reports […]
By Chris Opila, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com 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. Last week, President Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration […]