By Rommel H. Ojeda, documentedny.com | Editorial credit: David A Litman / shutterstock.com Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement, or DALE, provides undocumented workers protection from deportation while the labor investigation is ongoing. In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a streamlined and expedited process to grant Deferred Action to workers who are victims or […]
By Gwynne Hogan , THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Mircea Moira / shutterstock.com At a City Council hearing, migrants testified that disruption is a constant for families and kids subject to 60-day caps on stays. About 1,000 children — or nearly 15% of the 7,600 kids living in migrant shelters whose families got notices to leave […]
By Gwynne Hogan,THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com The plan comes after two years of operating an ad hoc “shadow system” of separate shelters for migrants. City Hall is moving to return control of all shelter operations to the Department of Homeless Services by June of 2026, THE CITY has learned, including […]
By American Immigration Council Staff , 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. On Election Day, voters gathered in various cities and states across the country to cast ballots on immigrant-related […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Notice to Appear (NTA) is a pivotal document in removal proceedings, but it is also the first line of defense for immigrants facing deportation. Introduction Overview of the NTA The Notice to Appear (NTA) is a crucial document in U.S. immigration proceedings. It serves as the formal charging document issued […]
By America’s Voice, David Leopold This is not just about deporting the undocumented, U.S. citizens are in the crosshairs too. Donald Trump and his allies appear to understand that mass deportation is likely to see a sharp backlash. It is their signature campaign promise and top policy priority and they plan to deploy the military into the streets of […]
By Fisayo Okare, Documentedny | Photo credit: Teamsters Joint Council 16/Documentedny Around the U.S. How unscrupulous agencies recruit and exploit undocumented workers: For years, big brands have been able to sidestep responsibility for employing undocumented migrants and for any mistreatment the migrants face. — The New York Times As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. President Trump’s expansion of denaturalization efforts represents a significant departure from the historical principles of fairness, stability, and equality in U.S. immigration policy. The flaws in these policies, from racial bias to constitutional overreach, highlight the need for robust legal defenses and systemic reforms. Introduction Overview of Naturalization and Citizenship in […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy: THE CITY The mayor repeated his longstanding criticisms of the “sanctuary city” laws limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement, while saying he’d “make sure that we continue the spirit of what our laws are here.” Mayor Eric Adams offered mixed messages on Tuesday to New Yorkers wondering […]
By Chris Gelardi, THECITY | Photo Courtesy THECITY Trump is poised to ramp up deportation activity in northern states like New York, which has few statewide policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear: His administration will aggressively pursue “mass deportations.” States may seem powerless in the face of such […]