Emigration and immigration
A new USCIS government policy has brought back "neighbourhood checks" as part of the verification protocol to ensure aliens are being properly vetted and are of good moral character. This move is reminiscent of a decades-old requirement, dating back to 1802, where applicants were required to present two
Emigration and immigration
As the strike at Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chicago enters its 11th week, workers are demanding a fair contract that includes protections against federal immigration authorities, improved pay, safer working conditions, guaranteed breaks, and affordable health care. The strike, which began on June 9, is a testament to the power
Immigrants
The US unauthorized immigrant population reached a record 14 million in 2023, with six states - Illinois, Texas, California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey - consistently hosting the majority of the nation's unauthorized immigrants since at least 1980. However, these states are no longer the only draw
Emigration and immigration
As the new school year begins, immigrant families in New York City are faced with added anxiety due to the ongoing immigration crackdown. Parents, educators, and immigrant advocates stress that despite concerns, schools remain safe and welcoming places for all children, regardless of their immigration status. According to policy experts,
Emigration and immigration
The American people sent a clear message in November to prioritize secure borders and strong immigration enforcement. However, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposal to ban local and state governments from contracting with federal immigration authorities contradicts this mandate. By eliminating detention services, the governor's
Immigrants
The number of unauthorized immigrants living in the United States grew from 10.5 million to 14 million between 2021 and 2023, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. This represents the largest two-year increase in over 30 years of estimates. The 14 million figure is also
Emigration and immigration
The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect services for Caribbean and other immigrants. The lawsuit aims to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from conditioning federal funding for crime victims on states&
Emigration and immigration
A letter signed by 65 Democratic lawmakers has urged top immigration officials to provide details regarding a quickly constructed facility in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," citing concerns over human rights, environmental health, and federal law. The facility, which may detain up to 5,000 immigrants, is
Emigration and immigration
A Louisiana hotel owned by Marriott, a major hospitality chain, has been allegedly used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold immigrants awaiting deportation, despite the company's pledge not to do so. According to reports, the Sheraton hotel on MacArthur Drive in Alexandria was used to detain
Emigration and immigration
Rising Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in California have fueled widespread anxiety among immigrant communities, causing many to abandon traditional banking and credit union services in favor of informal or alternative payment systems. This shift has made them increasingly vulnerable to predatory financial products and services. To combat this
Emigration and immigration
The Haitian Bridge Alliance, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and other advocacy groups have strongly condemned the Trump administration's policy changes that strip millions of immigrants, including Caribbean nationals, of their right to bond hearings and facilitate mass arrests during immigration court proceedings. The policy, which denies
Emigration and immigration
New Jersey's Department of Human Services estimates that between 15,000 and 25,000 immigrants with legal status will lose Medicaid coverage next fall, when new eligibility rules take effect. Additionally, Pennsylvania's Department of Health is concerned about the "serious public health risk" posed
