Lincoln Journal Star Opinion: Immigrants help Crete economy thrive
Believe it or not, Crete — population 7,059 — is a leading example of how Nebraska is creating thriving, diverse communities and embracing newcomers. In 2016, Crete City Administrator Tom Ourada created the job position that I currently hold: community assistance director. He’d attended the National Immigrant Integration Conference and… Read More
Savannah Morning News Letters: Immigrant workers vital to Savannah
Savannah is a tourists’ dream destination. Being able to stroll through the Historic District (cocktail in hand) and sample the award-winning local cuisine makes this the perfect weekend escape. I should know. I’ve spent seven years in the hospitality industry, and visitors are constantly raving to me about our famed… Read More
Lancaster Online: Refugees, immigrants vital to local economy
Last week’s Sunday LNP did a nice job laying out the tension surrounding the issue of immigration and refugee resettlement and, more specifically, demonstrating its local impact on both people and organizations like Church World Service. The very next day, that tension escalated when the Trump administration announced that it… Read More
American Immigration Council Condemns Trump Administration’s Proposed “Public Charge” Regulations
The Trump administration is proposing sweeping new regulations that could lead to the largest decline in legal immigration in generations. The new regulations propose to redefine the meaning of the legal term “public charge." Read More
Immigrant Rights Groups Demand Timely Bond Hearings and Legal Protections for Asylum Seekers
Yesterday, plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s targeted efforts to obstruct asylum seekers filed a motion for preliminary injunction demanding timely bond hearings that comport with due process. Read More
Fox 23 News: New plan to welcome immigrants to Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. – The City of Tulsa is unveiling a new plan to welcome immigrants to the area. Mayor G.T. Bynum announced the meeting to unveil the plan and what it entails Thursday morning at the Martin Regional Library. Watch the video on the Fox 23 New Website. Read More
WCPO Cincinnati: Surprise: New study ranks Cincinnati one of nation’s most immigrant-friendly cities
CINCINNATI — Believe it or not, Cincinnati is among the 20 most immigrant-friendly big cities in the U.S. That’s according to a new index that measures the impact immigrants are having on the nation’s largest cities and how effectively they are integrating. Released this morning by New York-based … Read More
The Dallas Morning News: Think Dallas is immigrant-friendly? It has room to grow, according to a new analysis
Immigrants in Dallas are steadily employed and play a strong role in the city’s entrepreneurship landscape, but their quality of life, trust in law enforcement and civic participation levels lag those of the U.S.-born population, according to a new analysis. The Cities Index analyzed the inclusiveness of city policies and socio-economic outcomes… Read More
New American Economy Releases the NAE Cities Index, a First-Ever Analysis Measuring How Effectively Cities are Integrating Immigrants
NEW YORK, NY – Today, on Citizenship Day, hundreds of civic and business leaders, including Members of Congress, mayors, city council members, and chamber of commerce executives, joined New American Economy to release the NAE Cities Index—the first comprehensive, national assessment of immigrant integration policy and socioeconomic outcomes… Read More
Dr. Omar’s Story: Immigration in West Virginia
To celebrate Citizenship Day, we’re sharing the story of Dr. Omar and his patient, Kim. Dr. Omar immigrated from Mexico City to West Virginia where he specializes in urogynecology. He was able to get Kim back on her feet after a condition kept her mostly housebound. He’s one of only… Read More
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