Executive Order to Shut Down the Border Would Put Thousands of Lives at Risk

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Executive Order to Shut Down the Border Would Put Thousands of Lives at Risk

By Deirdre Schifeling and Lee Gelernt | ACLU WASHINGTON — The White House released today a fact sheet announcing details on an impending executive action from the Biden administration that will severely restrict people’s legal right to seek asylum. Among the measures announced, the administration will effectively shut off asylum for the overwhelming majority of people arriving […]

Black Women and Gestational Diabetes

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Black Women and Gestational Diabetes

Being a mom of color puts you at a higher risk. By Pearl Phillip Abeba, a resilient immigrant from Ghana, embarked on a journey filled with dreams and aspirations upon arriving in Brooklyn, New York. Abeba’s journey was overwhelmed with joy and anticipation when she learned she was pregnant. She eagerly embarked on the journey […]