BREAKING: Trump Admin Aiming to Invoke Alien Enemies Act, the “Tip of a Very Dangerous Spear” for Democracy

BREAKING: Trump Admin Aiming to Invoke Alien Enemies Act, the “Tip of a Very Dangerous Spear” for Democracy

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Washington, DC —In a chilling escalation, it appears the Trump administration has begun executing deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a wartime authority never before used in this manner. This ruthless move is both unlawful and a dangerous expansion of executive power. Early this […]

Why Green Card Holders Should Immediately File for U.S. Citizenship in Light of the DHS Interim Final Rule

Why Green Card Holders Should Immediately File for U.S. Citizenship in Light of the DHS Interim Final Rule

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) upcoming Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Alien Registration and Evidence of Registration, set to take effect in April 2025, introduces new obligations and potential penalties for non-citizens residing in the United States. Given the increased scrutiny, stringent registration requirements, and potential legal consequences for noncompliance, lawful permanent residents […]

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian Community Expiration. Alternative Pathways to Legalization for Haitians and the Impact of President Trump’s Executive Orders on Registration

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian Community Expiration. Alternative Pathways to Legalization for Haitians and the Impact of President Trump’s Executive Orders on Registration

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com  As of March 12, 2025, the status of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian community in the United States is undergoing significant changes due to recent policy shifts by the Trump administration. These changes have profound implications for Haitian nationals currently residing in […]

Advocates and Lawmakers Rally to Demand $165M for Immigration Legal Services Funding, Passage of Access to Representation Act and BUILD Act

Advocates and Lawmakers Rally to Demand $165M for Immigration Legal Services Funding, Passage of Access to Representation Act and BUILD Act

By The New York Immigration Coalition | Photo courtesy of The New York Immigration Coalition While Trump administration attempts mass deportations, proposed legislation would secure immigrants’ legal rights. New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), partners, legal service providers, immigrant New Yorkers, and allies rallied at the New York State Capitol in support of […]

Widening the Net: Trump Escalates Immigration Cruelty & Chaos; Takes Aim at Core Democratic Principles

Widening the Net: Trump Escalates Immigration Cruelty & Chaos; Takes Aim at Core Democratic Principles

Editorial credit: Marie Kanger Born / shutterstock.com Washington, DC – The Trump administration continues to intensify its attacks on immigrants and refugees, aiming to stoke fears and make the lives of immigrant families so unbearable that they “self deport;” purging long-settled immigrants through unsparing detentions and deportations and laying groundwork for broader random mass deportations; […]

Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

By Janet Howard Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, FGM poses severe health risks and perpetuates gender inequality. In New York State (NYS), a significant number of women and […]

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ms Jane Campbell / shutterstock.com  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is a deeply controversial practice with cultural, religious, and social implications. It is practiced in various Muslim-majority countries, but it is not an Islamic requirement. Rather, it is rooted in cultural traditions that […]

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

By Maribel Hastings  As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more necessary through their federal, state and local tax payments, and their contributions to the solvency of vital programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The increase […]

H.R. 32 Would Empower President to Cut Essential Services in States and Cities

H.R. 32 Would Empower President to Cut Essential Services in States and Cities

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. Efforts to penalize so-called “sanctuary cities” are back. On his first day back in […]

Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips

Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips

Editorial credit: Matt Gush / shutterstock.com The Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips document, published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), offers strategic guidance for noncitizens and their legal representatives in the face of heightened immigration enforcement. With the backdrop of aggressive immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration, the document provides practical steps for immigrants […]