By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council The American Immigration Council is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Sign up to receive our latest analysis as soon as it’s published. On July 15, members of Congress reintroduced what has sadly become an increasingly rare bit of legislation: an immigration reform bill aimed at addressing large-scale systematic problems with our […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Empowerment Through Preparation For many parents in immigrant communities across the United States, the possibility of an encounter between their child and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a source of profound and legitimate anxiety. In a climate of aggressive and often unpredictable […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Facing overwhelming debt is a deeply personal and often frightening experience. Credit card bills, medical expenses, payday loans, or wage garnishments can leave you feeling trapped with no clear path forward. While many consumers delay seeking help due to stigma, confusion, or misinformation, one […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com In today’s charged immigration enforcement climate, the risk of encountering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not limited to border zones. Across the United States—especially in urban centers—ICE officers have been observed approaching individuals in parks, […]
By Fenix Suriel | Editorial credit: Sua Sponte Photography / Shutterstock.com New York, NY— American Community Media hosts a national media briefing on California Leads Resistance to Immigration Crackdown. A wave of federal immigration raids across California this month has triggered a dramatic escalation between state and federal authorities. President Trump’s call to send the […]
The crackdown on illegal immigrants is having a significant impact on industries like construction that rely heavily on migrant labor. By Fenix Suriel The latest Trump administration attack on immigration is tormenting a construction industry already hurting from a labor shortage. Coordinated ICE raids, which began on June 6, 2025, have not just resulted in […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC – Support for President Trump on immigration in general and deportations in particular have continued to decline in recent months and since our April polling and political memo released at the 100 days mark. Images of masked ICE agents violently detaining U.S. citizens and longtime residents have spread; industry […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The political landscape, particularly in diverse democracies, is often characterized by a complex interplay of power, representation, and voter mobilization. Within this intricate web, a persistent and insidious phenomenon known as “saviorism” frequently emerges, particularly from white politicians and often within the Democratic party, aiming to capture the votes of Black, […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com Under a new system put in place by the Trump administration on June 27, immigration officers may be able to impose penalties of millions of dollars on certain undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk not only of deportation but of crushing financial debt. […]
By Mary Campbell Federal authorities have issued a stark warning to lawful permanent residents: those who violate U.S. laws—including criminal statutes and immigration regulations—may face the revocation of their green cards and subsequent removal from the United States. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) emphasized the federal […]
