Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers’ Rights to Present at POEs

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers’ Rights to Present at POEs

By Suchita Mathur |Source: Immigrationimpact.com| Editorial credit: Edward Crawford / 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. Ports of entry along our borders are supposed to be where people in need […]

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

By: Adriel Orozco | Source: Immigrationimpact.com | Editorial credit: David A Litman / 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 April, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an expansive regulation aimed at increasing […]

Project 2025′ and its Effect on Rights – Who’s at Risk

Project 2025′ and its Effect on Rights – Who’s at Risk

By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com  The forthcoming 2024 presidential election slated for November is crucial. Its outcome will have a profound impact, not just within the United States but globally. The effect of this election will touch every aspect of our lives, from social issues to the economy and beyond.  Hence, […]

Vance Reiterates Pledge to Make TPS Holders and Other Long-Term Residents with Legal Status Deportable in Trump Second Term

Vance Reiterates Pledge to Make TPS Holders and Other Long-Term Residents with Legal Status Deportable in Trump Second Term

Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com Washington, DC — At campaign events in Arizona yesterday, JD Vance again made clear that a Trump second term would seek to make as many people as possible eligible for deportation – including those here with legal status such as TPS. As The New York Times reported in “Vance Vows an End […]

Why Donald Trump is Unfit to Lead

Why Donald Trump is Unfit to Lead

An In-Depth Analysis of Why Former President Trump is Unfit to Lead, with Moral, Legal, and Religious Justifications, and the Role of Vice President Harris from a Logical Perspective By AI | Editorial Credit: wadstock / shutterstock.com Why President Trump is Unfit to Lead the United States (Using His Own Words) Dangerous Rhetoric and Incitement […]

Body Positivity and Inclusivity: A Cultural Analysis

Body Positivity and Inclusivity: A Cultural Analysis

By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A.  / shutterstock.com  The body positivity and inclusivity movement has emerged as a powerful cultural force, reshaping societal attitudes toward beauty, self-worth, and identity. It promotes acceptance of all body types, challenges historical beauty standards, and fosters self-love and respect for people who don’t conform to conventional ideals. […]

Lilly Ledbetter

Lilly Ledbetter

Photo by A.I Lilly Ledbetter, a pivotal figure in the fight for gender pay equity, passed away. Ledbetter died of respiratory failure, her family said in a statement Sunday, October 13, 2024. “Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our mother […]

Navigating the Process: How to Obtain Legal Documents in New York City for Past Criminal Offenses

Navigating the Process: How to Obtain Legal Documents in New York City for Past Criminal Offenses

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com In New York City, obtaining legal documents like a Certificate of Disposition or Plea and Sentencing Minutes for past criminal offenses is an essential process for various legal and personal purposes. In New York City, obtaining legal documents like a Certificate of Disposition or Plea […]

Understanding Executive Clemency: The Impact of a Pardon from the Governor of New York State

Understanding Executive Clemency: The Impact of a Pardon from the Governor of New York State

By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com  A pardon from the Governor of New York State is a form of executive clemency that can significantly relieve individuals with past criminal offenses. Obtaining a pardon from the Governor of New York State is a challenging but potentially life-changing process for individuals with past criminal […]