Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Stops You—Whether You’re a Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Undocumented
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and…
Flying Blind – Loss of Federal Survey Data Will Make Life Harder for Ag Producers, Farmworker Families
By: Edward Kissam| americancommunitymedia.org The U.S. Department of Labor plans…
When Enforcement Turns Deadly: The ICE Killing of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez and What It Reveals
By: Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Sua Sponte Photography /…
BIA Decision Strips Immigration Judges of Bond Authority, All but Guaranteeing Mandatory Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
By: Rebecca Cassler | American Immigration Council On September 5,…
Trump Administration Plan to “Help Boost White Immigration” to the U.S
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Photo Agency /…
New USCIS ‘Special Agents’ Will Be Given the Power to Arrest, Use Deadly Force Against Immigrants
By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick and Shev Dalal-Dheini | americanimmigrationcouncil.org| Editorial credit:…
From Victim to Victor: Your Path to Legalization After Experiencing Crime in the U.S.
For many immigrants living in the United States—especially those who are undocumented or out of legal status—life is already filled with…
Injured and Undocumented: What Are Your Legal Rights on a Construction Site in the U.S.?
Every day, undocumented immigrants show up to some of the most dangerous jobs in America—particularly in construction. They work hard, often…
Planning Without Papers: Estate Planning Options for Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.
In the United States, many undocumented immigrants live with constant uncertainty—about their future, their families, and their legal rights. One area…
Facing Fear, Finding Strength: Confronting the Shadow of Deportation with Dignity and Hope
Undocumented immigrants and their families often live with a shadow that darkens the brightest of days: the fear of deportation. It’s…
Dividing Lives, Defending Rights: Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in New York When One Spouse Is Undocumented
Divorce is always challenging—but when immigration status is part of the equation, it becomes significantly more complicated. For couples in New…
Breaking Free: How VAWA Empowers Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Abuse to Reclaim Their Lives
In the quiet corners of homes across America, countless immigrant women endure unspeakable abuse—trapped not only by the pain inflicted by…
Left Behind, Not Forgotten: A Path to Legalization for Abandoned Immigrant Minors
Across the United States, countless immigrant children live in fear and uncertainty—not because of something they’ve done, but because they have…
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: A Powerful Recognition That America Is Stronger And More Vibrant Because Of Immigrants
By: Gabe Ortiz |americasvoice.org This month marks 20 years since the first federal recognition of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, which is observed…
USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards
Changes to naturalization civics test better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government WASHINGTON: On September 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and…
How the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Clears the Way for Racial Profiling During Immigration Raids
By: americanimmigrationcoucil.org | Editorial credit: Joey Sussman / Shutterstock.com This week the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that clears the…
Top Immigration Official Defends “Anti‑American” Screening in Green Card Process
By: Mary Campbell In an exclusive interview, Joseph Edlow, newly confirmed Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has defended…
September 11 in New York: Memory, Mourning, and the Enduring Legacy
By: Janet Howard Each year, September 11 is etched into the collective memory of New York City and the nation. What…
Learning in the Shadows: How Immigration Enforcement Harms Students and Schools
By: Micaela McConnell and Steven Hubbard| americanimmigrationcouncil.org As students across the United States are returning to the classroom this fall, the…
Why the Justice Department is Wrong About Sanctuary Cities
By: Juan Avilez | americanimmigrationcouncil.org |Editorial credit: eddie-hernandez.com / Shutterstock.com The Department of Justice (DOJ) published a list of “sanctuary” jurisdictions on August…
USCIS to Modernize Fee Payments with Electronic Funds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has implemented a new way to pay fees using electronic debit from a U.S. bank…
Attorney General James Files Brief Opposing ICE Courthouse Arrests
Editorial credit: Steve Edreff / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to stop U.S.…
Denaturalization and the Administration’s Targeting of U.S. Citizens
In July 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) elevated denaturalization to a top enforcement priority, marking a dramatic shift in how…
USCIS to Consider Anti-Americanism in Immigrant Benefit Requests
Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual…
White House Plans Major Shift in Refugee Priorities
By: Mary Campbell The White House is reportedly preparing to cap the U.S. refugee admissions at 40,000 for fiscal year 2026,…
Diplomatic Absence, Strategic Complicity: The UN’s September 12 Declaration, U.S. Support for Israel, and the Crisis in Palestine
On September 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed…
Maps, Pressure, and Party Fractures: Why Jeffries Can’t Force Unity on Redistricting
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com…
