By DOCUMENTED, Fisayo Okare | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com This week, NYC Mayor Adams reiterated that he wants to go above the New York City Council’s authority and roll back NYC’s sanctuary city laws. Mayor Eric Adams positioned himself as a defender of immigrants rights on the campaign trail in 2021. But since the busing of […]
By dhs.gov BOSTON — A Tewksbury man pleaded guilty Nov. 12 to sex trafficking after an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) uncovered an interstate sex trafficking ring operating throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. Jermall Anderson, 45, pleaded guilty to seven counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, one count of […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In communities where law enforcement interactions can escalate due to misidentifications, toy guns and other weapon-like toys pose a unique danger. These toys, while often viewed as innocent instruments of play, have led to tragic consequences when mistaken for real weapons by police officers. Non-White families, whose children are disproportionately affected […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights is a groundbreaking piece of legislation in New York State that extends critical protections to domestic workers—nannies, housekeepers, caregivers, and other individuals who perform essential household tasks. Historically, domestic workers were excluded from many labor laws, leaving them vulnerable to low wages, long hours, and […]
By Ask The Pastors Radio Show The Bible, particularly in the King James Version (KJV), offers profound guidance on how individuals and societies should treat immigrants, often referred to as “strangers” or “sojourners.” Rooted in principles of love, justice, and compassion, God’s commands emphasize the moral and spiritual imperative of accepting and caring for those […]
By Ask The Pastors Radio Show The Bible, especially in the King James Version (KJV), speaks profoundly to the equality of all humanity. The Scriptures emphasize that God created all people in His image, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or skin color, and that His love, justice, and salvation are available to all. This analysis […]
Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York State Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to protect their privacy when using mobile phone messaging. The FBI and other federal agencies recently warned Americans of coordinated attacks on U.S. telecom wireless networks that may have allowed hackers […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com Approaching the end of a complicated and tumultuous year, in so many ways, immigrants and their advocates are regrouping to face 2025 with bigger challenges because the promise of Donald Trump’s mass deportations could become a reality. Recently, I wrote that […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com Will Donald Trump carry out his Machiavellian anti-immigrant promises? Last Sunday, on NBC’s Meet the Press, he reiterated that mass deportations are a fact, starting with “criminals,” and that he would abolish U.S. citizenship by birth. But he also affirmed that he wants […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com Being arrested in New York City is an overwhelming and frightening experience. Whether you were wrongly accused or made a mistake, knowing your rights and taking the appropriate steps can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. New York’s criminal justice system is […]