By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of Jesus as an immigrant has profound theological, social, and ethical implications, particularly for contemporary discussions on migration and refugee policies. The Bible, especially the King James Version (KJV), provides compelling evidence to support this notion. Through an analysis of biblical texts, this article explores the life of Jesus […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com At his weekly Tuesday press briefing, Mayor Adams expressed on that he is open to the possibility of deporting migrants who are charged with crimes, not just those who are convicted. He argued that individuals who entered the country illegally should not have the same […]
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 […]
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. After initially blocking the Biden administration’s recent move to promote family unity for some U.S. citizens with undocumented spouses in August, a federal judge in Texas issued a final […]
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 […]
Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Source: theimmigrantsjournal.com | Editorial credit: Vic Hinterlang / 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. The “bipartisan border bill” has been front and center in […]
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly denounced immigrants who enter the U.S. illegally and the danger he says that poor immigrants of color pose for the U.S. – often using hateful language to make his point. In early October 2024, Trump took his comments a step further when he questioned immigrants’ faulty genes, saying without support […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For religious workers living overseas, the R-1 visa provides an opportunity to come to the United States and serve their religious community. Whether you are a minister, a missionary, or a religious professional, this visa allows you to perform religious work on behalf of a legitimate U.S.-based religious organization. The R-1 […]