When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

By Maribel Hastings  As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more necessary through their federal, state and local tax payments, and their contributions to the solvency of vital programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The increase […]

Democrats Disrupt Trump’s Congressional Address with Shouts and Walkouts

Democrats Disrupt Trump’s Congressional Address with Shouts and Walkouts

By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services | Editorial credit: Evan El-Amin / shutterstock.com During his 100-minute speech to Congress, Trump failed to substantively address two of his key issues on the campaign trail: immigration and the economy. After three months of contemplating the fate of their party following a brutal election cycle, Democrats displayed a […]

Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026

Biden Keeps Nearly 1 Million People From Losing Legal Status Under Trump – Until Fall 2026

By Dara Lind, IMMIGRATION IMPACT 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. As one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that it is extending […]

Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela & H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129

Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela & H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129

Extension of TPS for Sudan As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension and after consultation with appropriate government agencies, the conditions in the foreign state must be reviewed to determine whether conditions for the TPS designation continue to be met. […]

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]

Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today

Indefinite Green Cards: Understanding Green Cards Without Expiration Dates and Their Validity Today

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Green Cards, officially known as Permanent Resident Cards, serve as proof of an individual’s authorization to live and work permanently in the United States. Prior to August 1989, the U.S. government issued Green Cards without expiration dates. These cards, often referred to as “indefinite” Green Cards, remain valid today. However, there […]

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 […]

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