NYC Leaders Debate Cooperation with Trump Administration on Immigration Enforcement

NYC Leaders Debate Cooperation with Trump Administration on Immigration Enforcement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]

What will Mass Deportations Look Like?

What will Mass Deportations Look Like?

Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]

Jesus as an Immigrant: A Biblical Analysis

Jesus as an Immigrant: A Biblical Analysis

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of Jesus as an immigrant has profound theological, social, and ethical implications, particularly for contemporary discussions on migration and refugee policies. The Bible, especially the King James Version (KJV), provides compelling evidence to support this notion. Through an analysis of biblical texts, this article explores the life of Jesus […]

Vance Reiterates Pledge to Make TPS Holders and Other Long-Term Residents with Legal Status Deportable in Trump Second Term

Vance Reiterates Pledge to Make TPS Holders and Other Long-Term Residents with Legal Status Deportable in Trump Second Term

Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com Washington, DC — At campaign events in Arizona yesterday, JD Vance again made clear that a Trump second term would seek to make as many people as possible eligible for deportation – including those here with legal status such as TPS. As The New York Times reported in “Vance Vows an End […]

Three Debates, Three Questions, Three Dodges: What the GOP Doesn’t Want Americans to Know About its Mass Deportation Plan

Three Debates, Three Questions, Three Dodges: What the GOP Doesn’t Want Americans to Know About its Mass Deportation Plan

Editorial credit: Zhanna Hapanovich/ shutterstock.com New American Immigration Council Report on Costs of Mass Deportation and Experts on AV Press Briefing Offer Specifics of Costs and Consequences of Trump/Vance Signature Promise; Access this release online here Washington, DC — At last night’s vice presidential debate, JD Vance followed Donald Trump’s lead and refused to provide specifics following a direct […]

Vice President Harris Rings Alarm Bells on Trump’s Mass Family Separation and Deportation Agenda

Vice President Harris Rings Alarm Bells on Trump’s Mass Family Separation and Deportation Agenda

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Mass deportation is the signature promise of the Trump/Vance campaign. Look no further than the gleefully waved placards that read “Mass Deportation Now!” at the RNC convention. When directly asked about the details of their key agenda, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have repeatedly dodged, running […]

The Racism Monster as an Electoral Tactic

The Racism Monster as an Electoral Tactic

By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC : The campaign of the aspiring Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is seeking to attack the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris, by running a well-known electoral strategy: exploiting racism and prejudice to sufficiently enrage their base, hoping that will help them win […]

On National Citizenship Day and Beyond, America is Stronger and Richer Because of Immigrants

On National Citizenship Day and Beyond, America is Stronger and Richer Because of Immigrants

Editorial Credit: Lightspring / shuttertstock.com Washington, DC — An inextricable part of American history is immigration. Welcoming newcomers from all over the world into our communities is a defining characteristic of this nation. Few – if any – nations have the distinction of being known as “a nation of immigrants.” The individuals and families that […]

Biden Program to Keep American Families Together Blocked by Ken Paxton and Project 2025 Allies Led by Stephen Miller

Biden Program to Keep American Families Together Blocked by Ken Paxton and Project 2025 Allies Led by Stephen Miller

By Gabe Ortiz, americasvoice.org | Editorial Credit: Consolidated News Photos /shutterstock.com On Monday, sixteen states, led by Texas and Idaho, blocked the Biden administration’s new immigration program helping keep American families together. While the lawsuit was entirely expected – anti-immigrant officials and activists have repeatedly used the federal judiciary to shut down lawful policies helping […]

The Shifted Politics of Immigration in the 2024 Campaign

The Shifted Politics of Immigration in the 2024 Campaign

By America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: Sir. David / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC – Just as the trajectory of the presidential race has altered in recent weeks, so have the politics of immigration. Only a month ago, Republicans were passing out and holding up “Mass Deportation Now” signs on the floor of their Milwaukee convention. They […]