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Lawmakers press HHS Secretary on unaccompanied migrant children

Lawmakers press HHS Secretary on unaccompanied migrant children

by Audrey Pachuta | Nov 20, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – During a Wednesday House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee hearing, Republican lawmakers pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra about whether the department is prioritizing speed over public safety when it comes to placing...
Lawmakers clash on partisan immigration records in hearing on migrant children trafficking

Lawmakers clash on partisan immigration records in hearing on migrant children trafficking

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria | Nov 20, 2024 | Featured, Immigration, Politics

WASHINGTON — In the first House Homeland Security hearing on immigration since Republicans’ decisive 2024 election victory, both sides of the aisle derailed a conversation on migrant children trafficking to debate their administrations’ respective immigration...
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus welcomes new members; addresses Latino voter concerns

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus welcomes new members; addresses Latino voter concerns

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria and Audrey Pachuta | Nov 15, 2024 | Featured, Immigration, Politics

WASHINGTON — Gathered at a podium outside the capitol, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus introduced its newest members from the 119th Congress and highlighted key issues facing Latino voters at a Friday morning press conference.  “Every crisis also brings great...
Supreme Court justices weigh technicalities and deportation in voluntary departure case

Supreme Court justices weigh technicalities and deportation in voluntary departure case

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria and Audrey Pachuta | Nov 12, 2024 | Featured, Immigration, Topics

WASHINGTON — During oral arguments Tuesday, Supreme Court justices participated in a heated debate regarding the status of Hugo Abisaí Monsalvo Velázquez, an undocumented immigrant seeking to avoid deportation.  Monsalvo Velázquez’s attorney contended that his...
Deep Dive: Analyzing the 2024 Latino Electorate

Deep Dive: Analyzing the 2024 Latino Electorate

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria | Nov 4, 2024 | Campaign 2024, Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — Following a week of fallout from incendiary comments about U.S. Latinos, both Democrats and Republicans scramble to curry the favor of Latino voters from across the country. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have created Spanish-language advertisements,...
The Duality of the Southern Border: South Texas Latinos speak on immigration

The Duality of the Southern Border: South Texas Latinos speak on immigration

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria | Oct 30, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — For South Texas communities, the southern border is not a political tool making headlines but a feature of citizens’ everyday lives. South Texas boasts some of the most predominantly Hispanic counties in the state, and has a continuous exchange with their...
Florida’s immigrant communities sidelined in hurricane preparations and recovery efforts

Florida’s immigrant communities sidelined in hurricane preparations and recovery efforts

by Audrey Pachuta | Oct 17, 2024 | Environment, Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – In a span of two weeks, Florida endured two hurricanes, forcing immigrant communities to overcome storm preparations and recovery hurdles amid language barriers, infrastructure challenges and a glaring distrust of law enforcement. Central Florida is home...
Supreme Court expresses skepticism in sham marriage visa petition case

Supreme Court expresses skepticism in sham marriage visa petition case

by Emma Richman | Oct 16, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism during oral arguments in Bouarfa v. Mayorkas on Tuesday over whether a visa petitioner can obtain judicial review for a petition initially approved and later revoked by the Department of Homeland Security. The...
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speaks out on Temporary Protected Status; Anti-Haitian Rhetoric

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speaks out on Temporary Protected Status; Anti-Haitian Rhetoric

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria | Oct 15, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — With only 21 days until the U.S. elections, the topic of immigration remains high on voters’ minds due to bipartisan calls for stricter border policies and politicians’ rhetoric against Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Republican presidential...
Trump promises the largest deportation in US history. Experts say this would hurt the economy

Trump promises the largest deportation in US history. Experts say this would hurt the economy

by Emma Richman | Oct 10, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation of undocumented immigrants could cost $967.9 billion over more than a decade and devastate the labor market, according to a new report from the nonprofit advocacy organization American Immigration...
Fact Check: How Temporary Protected Status Affects Haitian Immigrants

Fact Check: How Temporary Protected Status Affects Haitian Immigrants

by Marisa Guerra Echeverria | Oct 10, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — Once presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance spread false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, Haitian American Guerline Jozef knew trouble was coming to her community. “As I’m watching the debate, Trump went...
Harris embraces stricter border policies ahead of election

Harris embraces stricter border policies ahead of election

by Audrey Pachuta | Oct 9, 2024 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Just over fourteen months into President Joe Biden’s term, he appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts with Mexico and Central America’s Northern Triangle — Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador — to address the root causes of the...
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