By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of dual citizenship—also known as dual nationality—raises a complex set of questions about legal identity, allegiance, and rights. For many immigrants, expatriates, or children born to parents from different countries, the ability to hold two nationalities provides practical benefits. But does the U.S. government legally recognize this status, […]
By: Janet Howard In the diverse fabric of American society, immigrants have long been the silent architects of resilience, service, and sacrifice. Among them was Police Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi-born New Yorker who lived and died embodying the values of duty, courage, and compassion. On July 28, 2025, Officer Islam was killed in the […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com The pre-dawn raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across New York City in July 2025, which culminated in the arrest of 56 Irish nationals, represent far more than a routine enforcement action. This calculated operation, executed under the renewed hardline immigration policies […]
By: Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — As the Trump administration goes for broke in its unpopular mass deportation crusade, several new stories highlight the dangers to all of us of this administration and ICE operating with impunity, with a massive infusion of new immigration enforcement funding, motivated by retribution […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ Inc. NEW YORK CITY — With tears streaming down her cheeks, a candidate known simply as “X” announced her 2025 mayoral run this week on the steps of a boarded-up former Duane Reade, vowing sweeping reforms that will absolutely never happen but will “look great on Instagram.” […]
By Selen Ozturk, American Community Media | Editorial credit: Charles-McClintock Wilson / Shutterstock.com One month after being handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference, Senator Alex Padilla has introduced a new immigration enforcement transparency bill. The Democratic U.S. senator, one of two representing California, recounted the June 12 incident at a Monday, […]
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, […]