Trump’s Remarks on Pursuing a Third Term Spark Debate

Trump’s Remarks on Pursuing a Third Term Spark Debate

By Chris Tobias |Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / Shutterstock.com President Trump said in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that he was “not joking” about possibly seeking a third term. The recent statements by President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of pursuing a third term have ignited considerable debate and scrutiny. This analysis delves […]

McDonald’s Retreat from DEI Initiatives: Ownership Influence and the Potential Impact of Boycotts

McDonald’s Retreat from DEI Initiatives: Ownership Influence and the Potential Impact of Boycotts

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Sombat Muycheen / Shutterstock.com In recent years, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to corporate strategies, aiming to foster inclusive workplaces and equitable opportunities. However, a notable shift has emerged, with several major corporations, including McDonald’s, scaling back their DEI commitments. This article delves into […]

How Other Prosecutors Could Pick Up the Case Against Eric Adams

How Other Prosecutors Could Pick Up the Case Against Eric Adams

By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Both Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and NY Attorney General Tish James could pursue charges, and Gov. Hochul could also remove the mayor. The Trump Justice Department filed a highly unusual motion to dismiss the criminal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams on […]

Trump’s WAR on Civil Rights Unprecedented

Trump’s WAR on Civil Rights Unprecedented

By Esther Claudette Gittens In the initial days of his second term, President Donald J. Trump has enacted a series of executive orders that have profound implications for civil rights in the United States. These directives, often framed as efforts to promote “merit-based opportunity” and eliminate “radical” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been […]

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent […]

Trump’s Administration Seems Chaotic, but He’s Drawing Directly from Project 2025 Playbook

Trump’s Administration Seems Chaotic, but He’s Drawing Directly from Project 2025 Playbook

By Zachary Albert, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com  In his first few days back in office, President Donald Trump engaged in a whirlwind of executive actions, from exiting the World Health Organization, to deploying military personnel and National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of these actions are unprecedented. Some appear to be illegal and unconstitutional, […]

A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home

A Young U.S. Citizen’s Long Legal Road Back Home

By Pablo Balcazar, 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. Across the country, deportation is often discussed as an absolute end. Many politicians run on a platform of stoking fear on […]

Deportation of Unregistered Immigrants: Policies Target Those Failing to Register, Risking Mass Arrests and Legal Action

Deportation of Unregistered Immigrants: Policies Target Those Failing to Register, Risking Mass Arrests and Legal Action

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Click here to know your rights. One of the most significant measures in Trump’s immigration executive orders is the mandatory registration of all noncitizens with the U.S. government. The order mandates that every noncitizen, including those with lawful status, provide their fingerprints and register under an obscure and rarely used provision […]

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

By Esther Claudette Gittens Click here to know your rights. On January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, labeling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”  Background of the Executive Order President Trump’s executive order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value […]

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

By Esther Claudette Gittens Click here to know your rights. President Trump’s executive order to deny work permits to immigrants awaiting legal status decisions has profound implications for the U.S. economy and affected individuals. While the administration aims to prioritize American workers, the policy could exacerbate labor shortages, reduce tax revenue, and strain public assistance […]