IMMIGRATION

Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Capitol Sees Massive Protests Against Trump and ICE

On a Wednesday afternoon, the Colorado State Capitol became a hub of activity as thousands of protesters gathered to voice their strong opposition to President Donald Trump and the actions of U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The day's events were sparked by a nationwide protest initi

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

The Unexpected Pivot: How a Fintech Helped Immigrants During COVID

Technological startup Nova Credit was finally gaining traction in the financial world when COVID-19 hit. In 2020, Misha Esipov, the company's cofounder and CEO, found himself in a tough situation: Nova Credit designed a service that allowed immigrants to bring their credit history from other countri

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Big Talk from Trump and Bukele: Jailing American Criminals in El Salvador?

The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Border Patrol Boosts Security with Razor Wire and Tech

In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief. The installation of razor wire is

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Waiting Game: Venezuelan Refugees in the Crosshairs

Up to 350, 000 Venezuelans living in the U. S. are suddenly facing a big change. They are losing their protection from deportation and their right to work in America. The change means that almost half of the 600, 000 Venezuelans who had special protection in the U. S. will have to leave in

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Europe's Migration Dilemma: Lessons from Trump's Strong-Arm Tactics

Imagine a room full of serious-looking people, all trying to figure out how to manage immigration to the EU. This happened in Warsaw, where European ministers met to discuss ways to beef up their approach to irregular migration. They found themselves thinking about a certain Mr. Trump Dona

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

February Frenzy: Immigration and More

Welcome to February. The month has begun with a flurry of events. This month is starting off very intense. The Chicago area was shaken by a series of immigration raids and arrests. This round of enforcement was done by the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police Superintendent Larry

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Trade Trouble Brewing: Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Imports

Recently, a significant move was made. A 25% tariff was placed on goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on goods from China. This was done with effect from Saturday. The plan was not just to address illegal immigration and fentanyl issues. It also had a goal to increase domestic manufacturi

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Where Empathy and Politics Collide

Somebody in a powerful position created a video. This video attacked Selena Gomez for a video she posted on social media. In her video, Gomez was crying about the treatment of undocumented immigrants. A lot of people did not like this video, criticizing Gomez for her emotional response. This

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Power of Citizenship

For many, citizenship is a doorway to a new life. It's a chance to get some rights and protections back. The last few decades have seen a lot more immigrants in the US. They are trying to become citizens. This is to get back some of those rights and protections. Many think that becoming a

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