By Chelsie Kramer, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Bob Korn / 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 2001, Texas set a precedent by enacting House Bill 1403, commonly known as […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com | Photo of Bill Lipton of NY Working Families The Working Families Party (WFP), established in 1998, has been a significant force in New York politics, advocating for progressive policies and endorsing candidates who champion social, racial, and economic justice. Despite its influence, the WFP […]
By Mary Campbell Bronx, NY: A Bronx-based immigration attorney was sentenced Wednesday, February 26 to 70 months in federal prison for his role in a large-scale immigration fraud scheme that defrauded his clients out of $16 million. Kofi Amankwaa, 70, was also ordered to pay restitution in the full amount of $16 million, along with […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The process of applying for U.S. citizenship has always been complex, but in 2025, under the Trump Administration’s intensified immigration policies, the path to naturalization has become even more challenging. With an ongoing crackdown on immigrants, naturalization applications face increased scrutiny, particularly for those who obtained green cards through marriage. If […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, has been a polarizing political figure, often lauded for his leadership while simultaneously criticized for his failures. His tenure was marked by controversy, including allegations of sexual harassment that ultimately led to his resignation. However, beyond […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, 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. Early Friday morning, the Senate is expected to begin the process for passing a budget reconciliation bill, a somewhat obscure Congressional […]
By Mary Campbell 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 state […]
By Janet Howard, Journal Exclusive | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / 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 […]
By Dara Lind, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / 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. From his first day in office, President Trump made clear that part of his […]
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 […]