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Advocating for legal protections for domestic workers (Part 2)
By Narimes Parakul This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant journalists. It is part of Surveilled and Sold, an investigative series from Feet in 2 Worlds about how surveillance technologies track immigrants in an era of mass deportation — and the ways private […]
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Immigrant domestic workers are being recorded on the job (Part 1)
By Narimes Parakul This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant journalists. It is part of Surveilled and Sold, an investigative series from Feet in 2 Worlds about how surveillance technologies track immigrants in an era of mass deportation — and the ways private […]
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A warning about ‘FREE’ immigration legal and consultation services
If it’s too good to be true…it must be a scam. On Facebook, we see a lot of advertisements offering “FREE legal services,” “FREE immigration consultation & case Analysis,” “FREE immigration advice” or “FREE immigration legal consultation…no appointment is necessary.” And there would by images of lawyers or the weighing scale logo purporting to show […]
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As immigration enforcement escalates, popular resistance is growing
By Selen Ozturk While immigration enforcement campaigns intensify nationwide, resistance is growing on both legal and grassroots levels. This escalation reached flashpoints with the fatal shooting of American citizens Renée Good on January 7, and of Alex Pretti on January 24. Both were shot by federal immigration agents during protests in Minneapolis. In both cases, the […]
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Fear, uncertainty grip immigrant families navigating social services
Immigrant families from across the five boroughs are deprioritizing their health due to fear and uncertainty surrounding federal benefits like Medicaid and SNAP for fear of endangering their immigration status in the United States. That’s according to a new community brief released on January 22 by the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF). Titled “Restoring Trust, Protecting […]
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Administration ‘overwhelmingly prefers’ European immigrants: analyst
By Pilar Marrero More than two million immigrants may soon find themselves stripped of legal status as the Trump administration moves forward with sweeping changes that could redefine who belongs in the United States. That is the warning from immigration experts, advocates and directly affected people who spoke at a December 5 national media briefing […]
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Proposed U.S. Senate bill seeks to end dual citizenship
By Ricky Rillera A newly introduced measure in the U.S. Senate is stirring debate among immigrant communities and legal experts as it seeks to abolish dual citizenship in the United States. The bill, titled the “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025,” was filed by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and would require Americans to hold exclusive allegiance […]
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Immigrants are not self-deporting; instead they’re retreating deeper into the shadows
By Edward Kissam In late September, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jubilantly announced that “2 million illegal aliens have been removed or have self-deported since January 20” of this year. While the estimate that about 400,000 immigrants have been deported is likely accurate, the assertion that 1.6 million immigrants have already self-deported is a self-serving […]
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Patrick Joseph Caoile publishes debut collection of short stories of Filipino immigrants
Patrick Joseph Caoile’s “Tales from Manila Ave.” Caoile’s short story collection, released this month, traces the joys and struggles of Filipino immigrants as they navigate life and ponder identity outside their motherland. Through touching reflection on community and memory, Caoile’s debut collection takes an honest yet playful look into the intricacies of longing and belonging, […]