In a small village in the Philippines, Marian Duhapa, a 32-year-old mother, faces a heartbreaking decision. She must leave her baby daughter Quinn behind to work in Taiwan. This is not an easy choice, but it is necessary. Marian needs to support her family of 11. Life in the Philippines is tough. Every expense is a struggle. Even with a job, the money is not enough. ...
In a surprising turn of events, an elderly man from Allentown, Pennsylvania, found himself in Guatemala after a routine visit to an immigration office. Luis Leon, who had lived in the U. S. for nearly 40 years, went to replace his lost green card but ended up being deported without his family's knowledge. Leon, who had been granted political asylum in 1987, had no t...
Badar Khan Suri, a scholar from Georgetown University, found himself in a tough spot. He was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for months. During this time, he had to get creative to stay connected with his three kids. He told his twin sons a story about being lost in the clouds, trying to find his way back home. This story helped them cope with his a...
Mahmoud Khalil, a well-known activist from Columbia University, is currently stuck in a legal battle that has sparked national debate. Khalil, who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is fighting to regain his freedom. A federal judge in New Jersey recently ruled that the Trump administration can continue to hold Khalil, but there's a twist. The ...
In the heart of Haiti, a young boy named Brad Mertens Joseph faces a tough battle. He was born with a heart condition that makes walking a challenge and keeps him in diapers. His parents had found hope in a plan for life-saving surgery in Akron, Ohio. This plan was set in motion by a helpful nonprofit group. However, their hopes were dashed when new travel restrictio...
The recent wave of arrests in immigration courts has sent shockwaves through communities. Federal agents have been targeting individuals right after their court hearings, leading to sudden separations. This has left families in disbelief and fear. The scene is chaotic. One moment, a person is in court, the next, they are being led away in handcuffs. This is not happ...
The United States immigration system has always been a complex web of rules and regulations. However, recent events have shown that even routine check-ins can lead to unexpected arrests. This has left many immigrants and their families in a state of uncertainty and fear. Take the case of Josue Aguilar. He and his wife, Jessica Rodriguez Aguilar, a U. S. citi...
A Maryland man was deported to El Salvador by mistake. This was a huge error by the government. The man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, had been living in the U. S. legally with his family. He had a work permit and protection from deportation. But last month, he was arrested and sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison. This was a clear violation of his rights. A federal judge in Ma...
In Texas, a young mother who gave birth to twins through an emergency C-section was deported, leaving her family in shock. The mother, 23-year-old Cristina Geraldyn Salazar-Hinojosa, missed an immigration hearing due to her medical condition. Her tiny newborns and two other children were also captured, but only she was deported because U. S. citizens can't be deporte...
Linda Ronstadt, the legendary singer, has not minced her words when it comes to Donald Trump's toxic politics. In a recent statement, she slammed the former President, calling him a "rapist" who has "toxic politics" and has "ripped apart" migrant families seeking asylum. She also made a scathing remark about Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance. But what's behind Ronsta...