For many immigrants living in the United States—especially those who are undocumented or out of legal status—life is already filled with uncertainty. But when they become victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, that uncertainty turns into fear, trauma, and vulnerability. Often, victims stay silent out of fear of deportation […]
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion about what you’re legally required to do can cause fear, panic, and even […]
Undocumented immigrants and their families often live with a shadow that darkens the brightest of days: the fear of deportation. It’s not merely a legal concern—it’s a deeply human struggle, one that strikes at the heart of our sense of safety, belonging, and belongingness. In this article, we explore the raw emotional toll of deportation […]
By: Janet Howard| Editorial credit: Aisyaqilumaranas / Shutterstock.com Superman, one of the most iconic superheroes in American culture, is often seen as the epitome of truth, justice, and the American way. But beneath the cape and superpowers lies a lesser-discussed identity: Superman is an immigrant. Born on the planet Krypton and sent to Earth as […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com Approaching the end of a complicated and tumultuous year, in so many ways, immigrants and their advocates are regrouping to face 2025 with bigger challenges because the promise of Donald Trump’s mass deportations could become a reality. Recently, I wrote that […]
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 […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s action to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children are able to keep their families together: “As we commemorated 12 years of America being uplifted and bettered by DACA earlier this […]
By Karen Aho | Immigration Impact According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about 11.0 million undocumented immigrants were living in the United States in 2022—a 4.6% increase from 2020. This is still a 5.2% drop from the recent high of 11.6 million in 2010. The report from the Office of […]
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Alexandra Ross | CNN Iowa is taking a page out of Texas’ book as its governor signed a bill into law this week allowing law enforcement officers to arrest some undocumented migrants. Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes it a crime to be in the state after being deported, […]
By Kristen Hwang | December 28, 2023 | Cal Matters Perla Lopez hands a stack of papers to Baudeilio, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant and day laborer. She has just helped him apply for Medi-Cal at the benefits center at St. John’s Community Health’s in South Los Angeles. “If you see anything you don’t understand from […]