Will President Trump Have Empathy for the Victims of Arleigh Louison?

Will President Trump Have Empathy for the Victims of Arleigh Louison?

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Anna Moneymaker / shutterstock.com  In July 2019, federal authorities arrested Arleigh Louison, a 53-year-old Brooklyn resident, for orchestrating a massive immigration fraud scheme that exploited the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operating under the alias “Ali Lou,” Louison submitted over 1,800 fraudulent applications on behalf of more than […]

The Discipline Report on NYPD’s Disciplinary System: Urgent Need for Reform

The Discipline Report on NYPD’s Disciplinary System: Urgent Need for Reform

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: fitzcrittle / shutterstock.com  Below is a detailed summary of the Discipline Report on NYPD’s Disciplinary System.  The Discipline Report highlights the urgent need for reform within the NYPD’s disciplinary system. It underscores systemic failures to hold officers accountable, especially for stop-and-frisk misconduct and racial profiling. Background On September […]

Analysis of President Trump’s Policy Proposals on Birthright Citizenship and Mass Deportation of Immigrants

Analysis of President Trump’s Policy Proposals on Birthright Citizenship and Mass Deportation of Immigrants

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com  President Donald Trump’s proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and implement mass deportations of undocumented immigrants sparked intense debate over their legality, feasibility, and implications. Birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless […]

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / 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. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]

Adams Attacks the Constitutional Rights of Immigrant NYers

Adams Attacks the Constitutional Rights of Immigrant NYers

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com At his weekly Tuesday press briefing, Mayor Adams expressed on that he is open to the possibility of deporting migrants who are charged with crimes, not just those who are convicted. He argued that individuals who entered the country illegally should not have the same […]

Filing for a Pardon in New York State Involving Immigration Issues

Filing for a Pardon in New York State Involving Immigration Issues

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Filing for a pardon in New York State (NYS) is a detailed process that requires careful preparation, especially for individuals seeking relief from immigration-related consequences of criminal convictions. This comprehensive guide outlines the steps involved in applying for a pardon in NYS, highlights considerations pertinent to immigration law, and provides a […]

City Officials Race to Get National Guard Out of Migrant Shelters

City Officials Race to Get National Guard Out of Migrant Shelters

By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Aspects and Angles / shutterstock.com  Mayor Eric Adams says he hopes to meet with president-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar.” But meanwhile his team is getting government troops away from immigrants vulnerable to deportation. New York City officials are racing to scale back the use of National Guard […]

The Origin of Black Friday: A Comprehensive Analysis of History, Controversy, and Consumerism

The Origin of Black Friday: A Comprehensive Analysis of History, Controversy, and Consumerism

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Everett Collection / shutterstock.com  Black Friday is widely recognized today as a day of shopping extravagance, marked by deep discounts and massive sales. However, the origins of Black Friday are far more complex and layered than the modern consumer-driven narrative. This article examines the history of Black Friday, […]

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