By Margot Moinester, THE CONVERSATION When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, it affects nondrivers, too — even the littlest ones. Babies born to immigrants from Mexico and Central America are bigger and healthier in states that make that change, our research shows. The longer a law is in effect before a baby is conceived, […]
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 Akshara Ramasamy, StatNews | Editorial credit: Patrish Jackson / shutterstock.com As I prepare for medical school, I worry about the future of practicing in my state As a first-generation immigrant, much of my childhood was spent in a state of perpetual uncertainty. My family and I fixated on an ever-refreshing screen, patiently watching our status […]
By Yoav Gonen, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY After an hour-long meeting, Adams said he and Tom Homan want to go after undocumented immigrants who commit “repeated, violent acts.” Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he and incoming border czar Tom Homan “have the same desire” when it comes to dealing with migrants, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The legal status of undocumented immigrants has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades. Among the most vulnerable populations within the broader immigrant community are the beneficiaries of the DREAM Act—young individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children. Known as Dreamers, they have often lived in the […]
By Steven Hubbard, IMMMIGRATION IMPACT 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. With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to […]
By Selen Ozturk, Ethic Media Services President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the U.S. afford these policies? What do these crackdowns mean for undocumented and legal immigrants? Mass deportation Based on Census […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy: THE CITY The mayor repeated his longstanding criticisms of the “sanctuary city” laws limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement, while saying he’d “make sure that we continue the spirit of what our laws are here.” Mayor Eric Adams offered mixed messages on Tuesday to New Yorkers wondering […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible. Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deported by notaries or lawyers. The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, often referred to as the Green Card Lottery, is […]
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 […]