Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com Washington, DC — At campaign events in Arizona yesterday, JD Vance again made clear that a Trump second term would seek to make as many people as possible eligible for deportation – including those here with legal status such as TPS. As The New York Times reported in “Vance Vows an End […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / shutterstock.com Undocumented children in America face unique psychological challenges stemming from their uncertain legal status, limited opportunities, and socio-economic struggles. This analysis examines the psychological effects experienced by undocumented children, focusing on both those who are beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]
Editorial credit: Massimo Todaro / Shutterstock.com By Ashley Dawkins The United States immigration system is known for its complexity and the significant challenges it poses to individuals and families seeking lawful permanent residency. Among these challenges is the issue faced by derivative beneficiaries who “age out” upon turning 21, rendering them ineligible for green […]
Photo courtesy: New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud” campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City. This campaign brings to life the personal journeys of immigrant New Yorkers through a striking […]
By Fisayo Okare, documentedny.com | Editorial Credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / shutterstock.com State Officials Let NYC Evict More Migrant Families from Shelters: The majority of migrant families live in shelters that operate under the state’s OTDA regulations, sparing them until now from the 60-day limits on shelter stays. — THE CITY Asian Community Orgs Working […]
By Gwynne Hogan, thecity.nyc | Editorial Credit: Alex Krales / THE CITY The Brooklyn district attorney has upgraded the charges against a former city parks worker accused of fatally shooting a homeless Venezuelan man — now alleging the killing was motivated by a hate for migrants. Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal Parks Department employee, is accused […]
By Gabe Ortiz, americasvoice.org | Editorial Credit: Consolidated News Photos /shutterstock.com On Monday, sixteen states, led by Texas and Idaho, blocked the Biden administration’s new immigration program helping keep American families together. While the lawsuit was entirely expected – anti-immigrant officials and activists have repeatedly used the federal judiciary to shut down lawful policies helping […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: Sir. David / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC – Just as the trajectory of the presidential race has altered in recent weeks, so have the politics of immigration. Only a month ago, Republicans were passing out and holding up “Mass Deportation Now” signs on the floor of their Milwaukee convention. They have […]
By Michelle Lapointe, Immigration Impact| Editorial Credit: Metro1 / Shutterstock.com The Biden-Harris administration has taken hundreds of immigration actions since entering office. But one of the administration’s most overlooked reforms is a process to protect immigrant workers while bolstering labor agencies’ ability to hold unscrupulous employers accountable for violations. In January 2023, the administration announced a […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq The concept of “legal entry” into the United States is fundamental to the country’s immigration laws. Generally, a legal entry means that an individual has been inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States by an immigration officer. However, in practice, there are instances where border officials may allow an […]