Trump Halts Refugee Program, Seeks to Terminate Temporary Protected Status

Trump Halts Refugee Program, Seeks to Terminate Temporary Protected Status

By Fisayo Okare, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. Trump’s executive order has led to the immediate suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Another order aims to reinstate Remain in Mexico and terminate Temporary Protected Status. President Donald Trump has signed 11 executive orders related to […]

What Does Trump’s National Emergency Mean for the US-Mexico Border?

What Does Trump’s National Emergency Mean for the US-Mexico Border?

By April Xu, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero Click here to know your rights. Experts believe the executive orders reframe immigration as a national security threat, with a strong emphasis on enforcement. While the military’s role in supporting border security has been expanded, it remains primarily focused on logistical support. President Donald Trump […]

ICE Officers Can Now Raid Churches and Hospitals Under New DHS Directive

ICE Officers Can Now Raid Churches and Hospitals Under New DHS Directive

By Fisayo Okare , DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Rabanser / shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. The Trump administration has revoked a Biden-era memo prohibiting ICE from making arrests at “sensitive locations” such as schools, churches, hospitals, and shelters, according to a new directive issued by acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. The administration […]

DEI is Good for Business and the Nation

DEI is Good for Business and the Nation

By Esther Claudette Gittens President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government mark a significant policy shift with far-reaching implications for both public and private sectors. This move not only reverses decades-long efforts to promote inclusivity but also influences corporate strategies, potentially affecting long-term brand integrity […]

Internal Memos Instruct New York City Government Employees to Block ICE Raids

Internal Memos Instruct New York City Government Employees to Block ICE Raids

By Greg B. Smith and Gwynne Hogan | THE CITY | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shuttertsock.com Even as Mayor Eric Adams has ducked questions about Trump’s proposed mass deportations, agency employees have been told to block non-local law enforcement from city facilities. As President Donald Trump repealed years of precedent strongly discouraging immigration raids in schools, houses of worship, […]

What to Know About the 2025 Elections in New York City

What to Know About the 2025 Elections in New York City

By Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  The embattled mayor’s reelection fight is far from the only contest on the ballot. Local leadership is on the ballot in 2025, from City Hall down to your neighborhood Councilmember. And it’s set to be a doozy, even by the raucous standards […]

The Ultimate Measure of a Man: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Profound Statement

The Ultimate Measure of a Man: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Profound Statement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Nicole Glass Photography / shutterstock.com  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of moral courage and social justice, left behind a legacy filled with powerful words that continue to inspire generations. One of his most thought-provoking statements is: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he […]

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lucasImages / shuttterstock.com  New York Attorney General Letitia James recently achieved a major legal milestone in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank (Citi), with a federal judge rejecting Citi’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, which alleges that Citi failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and […]