This week, NYC's schools top official, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, didn't show up to a crucial meeting about supporting migrant students. The meeting was about ensuring all students are welcome and safe, regardless of immigration status. Her absence has raised eyebrows and led to whispers that Mayor Adams
This week, Boston saw some serious action. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were out in full force, snagging a bunch of dangerous criminals. We're talking about gang members, murder suspects, and even a fellow from Haiti who wasn't too happy about being caught. This guy had a long
On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church
Margelis Tinoco found herself in a desperate situation. Her long-awaited appointment to enter the U. S. , scheduled through the CBP One app, was suddenly canceled. She sat with her family at the border between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, tears streaming down her face as she spoke to her daughter in C
In 2017, actor Bambadjan Bamba spoke up about his life as a DACA recipient, risking his career and family's safety. He wanted people to know that immigrants aren't threats but doctors, nurses, and actors. Now, with Trump's re-election, there's talk of ending birthright citizenship and deporting 30 m
Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po
In a recent turn of events, a 48-year-old man named Homero Zamorano Jr. has taken responsibility for driving the truck involved in a tragic smuggling incident in San Antonio. This case, which occurred in 2022, resulted in the deaths of 53 people. Zamorano is the third person to plead guilty in this
In Brookline, MA, the town has just handed out a significant chunk of money—$450, 000 to be exact—to support a local education initiative. The Martin Trust Partnership In Education is the lucky recipient, and they've got big plans for the cash. Over the next four years, they aim to set up something
Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa
Tuberculosis, a serious lung infection, remains a global health concern. Experts from various countries have weighed in on how migrants should be screened for this disease. Their perspectives are crucial in shaping national policies. One key point of debate is the frequency of screening. Some exper
