President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders and Their Disproportionate Effects on Communities of Color

President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders and Their Disproportionate Effects on Communities of Color

By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch  President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]

How to Obtain a Pardon in New York State: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Obtain a Pardon in New York State: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Figeroux & Associates | Call 855-768-8845 Introduction Obtaining a gubernatorial pardon in New York State is a significant step toward overcoming the lingering effects of a criminal conviction. A pardon offers relief from collateral consequences like limited employment opportunities, housing barriers, and, in some cases, immigration challenges. This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process […]

President Donald Trump Signed Executive Orders Impacting Civil Rights in the U.S.

President Donald Trump Signed Executive Orders Impacting Civil Rights in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. January 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that have significant implications for civil rights in the United States. These actions, encompassing areas such as diversity initiatives, immigration policies, and LGBTQ+ rights, represent a marked shift in federal policy. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a staunch advocate for […]

Attorney General James Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Attorney General James Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

AG James and Multistate Coalition Sue to Stop Implementation of Trump Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she and a coalition of 18 states, as well as the City of San Francisco, are challenging President Donald Trump’s Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, in violation of […]

With Trump’s win, Fear and Prejudice Prevailed

With Trump’s win, Fear and Prejudice Prevailed

By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: mikeledray / shutterstock.com  Washington, DC: Republican Donald Trump’s win over the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, makes me question what can lead a country to choose a candidate with criminal convictions who promotes racism, division, a lack of respect towards others, especially women, who dehumanizes immigrants, and who promised […]