By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump’s executive order has led to the immediate suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Another order aims to reinstate Remain in Mexico and terminate Temporary Protected Status. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related to immigration, which combined with his inaugural speech, […]
By April Xu, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero Experts believe the executive orders reframe immigration as a national security threat, with a strong emphasis on enforcement. While the military’s role in supporting border security has been expanded, it remains primarily focused on logistical support. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related […]
By Fisayo Okare , DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Rabanser / shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. The Trump administration has revoked a Biden-era memo prohibiting ICE from making arrests at “sensitive locations” such as schools, churches, hospitals, and shelters, according to a new directive issued by acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. The administration […]
Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]
By Zach Ahmad , New York Civil Liberties Union | Editorial credit: Ameer Mussard-Afcari / shutterstock.com Trump’s efforts to expel millions of immigrants are a threat to all of us. New York State is home to nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants. Most of them have lived in New York for more than a decade. They are our […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY| Editorial credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY All residents of the Brooklyn tent shelter complex are slated to depart by Jan. 15. Some have been reassigned in recent days, with others still eager to leave the tent encampment. Migrant parents and children on a recent morning lugged suitcases across the wind-swept tarmac to […]
By Linda Nwoke | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com As the year 2025 approaches, many Americans are filled with mixed feelings, including excitement and anxiety. By January 20, President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for a second term. Yet, there are concerns, especially regarding the proposed drastic reduction of the Department of […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]
By Janet Howard The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has raised questions about the future of worker rights, union protections, and immigration policy. With the likely return of a Trump administration under Project 2025, the landscape for labor laws, union activities, and immigration enforcement will experience significant shifts. Given the previous Trump administration’s […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY Several newlyweds leaving the Marriage Bureau recently told THE CITY that Trump’s retaking of the White House hastened their plans to make their partnership legal. New York City saw a spike in marriages in the weeks following Donald Trump’s electoral victory, driven in part by same-sex couples and those with […]