National Emergency Declaration and Trump’s Plan To Deploy the Military on U.S. Streets

National Emergency Declaration and Trump’s Plan To Deploy the Military on U.S. Streets

By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice President-elect Donald Trump confirmed reports that he plans to declare a legally dubious national emergency when he returns to power in January 2025, this time in order to carry out the “bloody” detention and mass deportation of millions of our undocumented neighbors, and likely some U.S. citizens as well. In […]

Faith-Based Immigrant Helpers ‘Unclear’ and Uninspired After Meeting With Mayor

Faith-Based Immigrant Helpers ‘Unclear’ and Uninspired After Meeting With Mayor

By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Two New Yorkers, President-elect Donald Trump and Mayor Eric Adams, have local clergy questioning what ‘sanctuary’ will mean in the future. Faith leaders and other advocates working with the city’s migrants and asylum seekers are bracing for enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement once […]

CUNY Braces Undocumented Students for Second Trump Era

CUNY Braces Undocumented Students for Second Trump Era

By Jonathan Custodio, THE CITY | Editorial credit: yuriyt / shutterstock.com  The school is being careful in what it’s saying before the incoming president, who has promised mass deportations, begins his second term on Monday.  The CITY partners with Open Campus on coverage of the City University of New York. The City University of New York, which […]

Released and Deported: How New York Prisons Collaborate with ICE

Released and Deported: How New York Prisons Collaborate with ICE

By:Victoria Valenzuela|documentedny.com A new court decision confirms that NYC jails held detained immigrants so they could be delivered to ICE. This similarly happens in New York state prisons, though the full extent of the illegal collaboration is murky. When Assia Serrano found out that she would be released from Bedford Hills Correctional Center in May […]

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?

Posted 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. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]

Defending Naturalized U.S. Citizens Against Denaturalization: A Comprehensive Analysis

Defending Naturalized U.S. Citizens Against Denaturalization: A Comprehensive Analysis

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 […]

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Piotr Swat / shuttertsock.com  The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) facilitates streamlined travel for citizens of designated countries, promoting tourism and business engagements. However, the program faces challenges, notably individuals who overstay their authorized period and become undocumented residents. This comprehensive analysis examines the VWP’s structure, estimates […]

When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025

When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Mehaniq / shutterstock.com  As the United States approaches a Trump administration in 2025, the rights and security of non-citizens are again under scrutiny. Immigrants who hold green cards (lawful permanent resident status) may find themselves vulnerable to shifting policies, increased enforcement, and the risk of deportation for infractions […]