When President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, millions of immigrants can heave a sigh of relief. Though much of President-elect Joe Biden’s intended policy specifics have yet to be announced, his plan to undo much of President Trump’s immigration policies is. On day one, Joe Biden intends
Through bipartisan congressional support and the President’s backing, a new round of stimulus has officially passed. The 900 billion dollar stimulus package will support struggling families and businesses amid the rising number of cases and increasing unemployment claims. The new stimulus package follows the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine rollout, signaling a sign of hope for
A Texas Federal court will once again consider a court challenge on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. The program, which has been in a legal frenzy ever since its announcement, has shielded nearly 650,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. The Texas court challenge comes amid a New York federal
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
