The undocumented immigrant community has made a profound impact on the cultural diversity of our nation for centuries. Their contributions have extended much further into our recovery efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. From volunteering in our local hospitals, donating to organizations in need, and being on the frontlines of vaccine research, immigrants have modeled their
We’re calling on the leaders of the free world to prioritize the millions of people who have had their human rights violated or completely neglected by dictators, gangs, terrorists, and the like. The challenges we face can be overcome with a united force to end the widespread violation of our most basic human rights. Discrimination
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, ICE facilities have left immigrants vulnerable without necessary personal protective equipment, social distancing, and testing. Legal challenges have been made as to whether immigrant detainees should be released while they await their court appearance to ensure the limited spread of the Covid-19 virus. But these legal actions have
The Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program has been in a legal frenzy ever since President Trump announced the suspension of new applications. The Obama-era program has shielded thousands of immigrants who came to the United States as minors from deportation. On Friday, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufus ordered the Trump administration to reverse course on
After Four Years of Restrictive Immigration Policies, Will Biden Even Have a Chance to Push Reform? At noon on January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the forty-sixth president of the United States. A remarkable achievement after decades of service to our nation as a Senator and Vice President. The oath of office is
The President and his administration are finalizing their 11th-hour attempts to fundamentally change the makeup of the United States, the apportionment of millions of dollars in funding, and the allocation of congressional seats to states. As the president marks his last fifty days in office this week, key administration officials and policy advisers are requesting
The Trump administration has taken decisive actions to undermine our legal immigration system over the past four years. From refugee admissions being cut by nearly 75%, wealth tests for green card applicants, asylum seekers being forced to return back to Mexico, and numerous court battles, President-elect Biden will have his hands full. Complicated regulations and
