By: Victoria Valenzuela|documentedny.com U.S. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey is set to become one of the nation’s newest immigrant detention sites. In July 2025, the Trump administration announced its plans to use the military base to hold thousands of people facing deportation. But immigrant justice advocates are concerned that the military base, with its […]
By Anne Webster Here’s a refined and comprehensive analysis of the ideal résumé for the Mayor of New York City in 2025 and beyond, structured to reflect the evolving demands of leadership, governance, and public trust. Executive Summary New York City’s mayor is no longer just a municipal executive—they are a global figure: a crisis […]
You’re listening to People, Power & Politics, where we explore the forces shaping our city and the people working to change it. I’m your host, Pearl Phillip, and today, we’re joined by New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan, a progressive voice from Brooklyn and now a candidate for NYC Comptroller. As the city’s chief financial officer, […]
Editorial credit: Alex Photo Stock / shutterstock.com Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT are at the forefront of the digital revolution, providing users with answers, insights, and creative content. However, as with any tool shaped by human design, AI systems are not immune to censorship or racial bias. These issues can significantly undermine trust […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The H1B visa is one of the most sought-after visas for professionals aiming to work in the United States. This visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The process to secure an H1B visa can be intricate, especially for professionals living […]
Editorial Credit: Lomb/shutterstock.com 11 companies—including Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci—featured on the Comptroller’s first “Employer Wall of Shame” New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander unveiled his office’s Employer Violations Dashboard—a new tool that consolidates data from federal, state, and city enforcement agencies—identify employers who violated key labor laws across the five boroughs. […]
By Raul Pinto | Immigration Impact The main way in which the public can access information about what the federal government is doing is through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, laws that allow the public to get state public records, also known as sunshine laws or public records laws, are different from state […]
Immigration agencies have a problem with transparency. With an immigration system as complex as ours and Freedom of Information Act offices that are chronically underfunded, it’s no surprise that immigration agencies violate FOIA—a statute created to strengthen our democracy by helping regular citizens understand what the government is up to—by failing to timely provide details […]