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Immigrant from Burundi Proves “Anything is Possible,” Even Amidst Challenges
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Androscoggin County report, we hear from a Burundi Immigrant who believes anything is possible in the United States.
Read MoreSomalian Immigrant Founds Nonprofit to Help Immigrant Community Understand and Navigate Substance Use
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Androscoggin County report, we hear from a Somalian Immigrant who started a non-profit to combat substance abuse in their community.
Read MoreImmigrant from Djibouti Pursuing Nursing Degree to Continue to Care for Community
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Androscoggin County report, we hear from a nursing student who escaped forced child marriage and is now looking to provide healthcare access to her community.
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Judicial Review of Mixed Questions, Even Those That Are Fact Intensive
The Supreme Court issued an important victory for noncitizens seeking cancellation of removal and the principle of judicial review of agency action on March 19. And despite the current court’s tenuous regard for stare decisis – the idea that “today’s Court should stand by yesterday’s decisions” – in Wilkinson v. Garland, the Supreme Court reaffirmed […]
Read MoreTexas SB4 Law Sets Damaging Precedent for Similar Bills that Endanger Immigrant Families
SB4 is cruel, inhumane, and clearly unconstitutional.
Read MoreOhio, We Have A Problem
Ohio, We Have A Problem BORDER PATROL AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT’S PATTERNS AND TACTICS OF ABUSE IN OHIO’S IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTTuesday, March 19, 2024 Contents Executive Summary Background Data Sources Demographic Findings Findings Regarding Tactics Used by USBP Ohio Local Law Enforcement Agencies Cooperate Extensively with Border Patrol to Target Immigrants Targeted Individuals Do Not […]
Read MoreDifferences in State Sunshine Laws Can Threaten Transparency Around Immigration Detention and Enforcement
By Tsion Gurmu, Legal Director at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration and Raul Pinto, Deputy Legal Director of Transparency The main way in which the public can access information about what the federal government is doing is through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, laws that allow the public to get state public […]
Read MoreOn International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Important Contributions of Immigrant Women in the American Workforce
Since its conception in 1977, International Women’s Day has evolved into a global celebration highlighting women’s achievements and the challenges they face. The holiday’s origins can be traced back to the women’s suffrage and labor movements in the early 20th century – predominantly those led by women in the workforce. Along with U.S.-born women, female immigrants […]
Read MoreUSCIS Announces Re-parole for Ukrainians
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided certain Ukrainians with temporary authorization, or parole, to remain in the country. However, multiple agencies, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), have been involved in this process, which caused concern that there wouldn’t be a streamlined […]
Read MoreTestifying on the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement “Presidential Power to Secure the Border”
The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to discuss the need for Congress to overhaul the asylum system.
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