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How politicized, hateful, lack-of-context media reporting dehumanizes migrants Part 1
By Marivir Montebon This 1st of 4 parts dissertation by Dr. Marivir Montebon examines how bridging the political divide of U.S. immigration is possible through Transformative Journalism. The struggle over how the U.S. talks about immigration is as old as the nation itself, shaping not only politics but also the stories people read, hear, and […]
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Beyond the Visa: New USCIS memo wants immigrant visa applications to be filed abroad
By Licelle Cobrador Starting this week, The FilAm will run a regular space for immigration matters, “Beyond the Visa,” to be written by lawyer Licelle Cobrador. Atty. Licelle of Cobrador & Associates www.cobradorlaw.com begins with the question: What’s the latest? Licelle cuts through the noise, bringing deep knowledge, focus and clarity to our immigration journeys. […]
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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 […]