February 14th is usually a day that everyone associates with love, hearts, and chocolate. However, a campaign called “A Day Without Immigrants” is looking to use the date to raise awareness about the importance of immigrants and their contributions to this country. The campaign was created by Carlos Eduardo Espina, a Mexican-Uruguayan immigrant studying law […]
“A Day Without Immigrants” Campaign Calls on Immigrants to Stop Work, School, and Spending on Feb. 14th to Push for Immigration Reform
February 14, 2022 By
Biden Administration Aims to Place Migrants Under House Arrest Instead of Detention Centers
February 10, 2022 By
The Biden administration aims to place hundreds of migrants under house arrest in a test program focused on decreasing costs amid raising numbers of crossings at the U.S. – Mexico border. The program is called “Home Curfew” which will take place in Baltimore and Houston. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the program would […]
Latina Scientist Who Co-Created a New COVID-19 Vaccine is Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
February 8, 2022 By
María Elena Bottazzi’s doesn’t forget where she comes from,Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Her face softens as she remembers Honduras as if she had left yesterday. During an interview with Noticias Telemundo, she said, “it never crossed my mind to look for a job at a multinational [company]. I am Central American and doing nonprofit projects is my […]
Immigration Officials Accused of Illegally Deporting Asylum Seekers
February 8, 2022 By
In New Orleans, a national civil rights group the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is accusing immigration officials of deporting asylum-seekers without properly following the lawful process. They filed a complaint against the New Orleans Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) field office. According to SPLC attorneys, some deportations are happening before asylum-seekers can get a […]
U.S. Tests Robotic Patrol Dogs on Mexican Border; Generates Outcry
February 4, 2022 By
The U.S. is testing unarmed robotic patrol dogs along the Mexican border that could provide reinforcement for border guards. This has attracted criticism from domestic rights groups, like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), as a “civil liberties disaster.” This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said that its research and development had offered […]
The Biden Administration Supports Legal Status for Families Separated at Border
February 3, 2022 By
This week, the White House stated their support of permanent legal status for undocumented families separated at the U.S. – Mexico border during the Trump administration. During Trump’s presidency, under the “Zero Tolerance” Policy, over 5,600 undocumented children were separated from their parents. The new standpoint comes at the anniversary of the task force the […]
Priscila Coronado, the first Latina president of Harvard Law Review
February 3, 2022 By
This week, the Harvard Law Review has named Priscila Coronado, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, as its latest President. This raises a Latina woman to the top of the most esteemed U.S. law journals for the first time in 135-years. Priscila Coronado, a Harvard Law School student, stated that her experiences growing up as a […]
Puerto Rico is close to resolving its five- year bankruptcy battle
January 20, 2022 By
Puerto Rico is closer to resolving its five-year bankruptcy battle after a federal judge approved a restructuring place that would reduce a substantial amount of the $70 billion debt. This week, the restructuring plan approved cutting part of the debt down to about $7 billion. Puerto Rico will commit at least 10% of its general […]
In 2022, COVID-19 Infections Increase by 520% in U.S. Immigration Detention Centers
January 18, 2022 By
COVID-19 infections among immigrants detained at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) centers has increased by 520% since the start of 2022, calling for increased vaccination efforts and detainee releases. This week, 1,766 immigrants were isolated or being monitored due to positive COVID-19 infections. Government statistics show, a more than sixfold jump from January 3, […]
Latino Lawmaker Calls Out GOP’s Hypocrisy Surrounding January 6th
January 14, 2022 By
Representative Pete Aguilar calls it “deeply troubling” that some lawmakers who call out government repression and tyranny in Cuba and Venezuela “came back after the insurrection and voted to decertify the election.” The day after Rep. Jim Jordan refused to assist the House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, Nicaragua swore […]
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