By: Katie Honan| thecity.nyc | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s next mayor on Jan. 1. In the weeks since his win, he’s been slowly building out his administration, although there are some key roles still not filled — including deputy mayor for operations, a schools chancellor, […]
By:civilrights.org | Photo by: Lara Jameson (Pexels.com) President and CEO Maya Wiley: “The Administration is deploying ICE and other agencies into our streets and communities – and it’s making us less safe.” Campaign Launches With New Video Here WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR) announced the launch of the Masks Off, Rights […]
By:Victoria Francis | americaimmigrationcouncil.org |Photo Courtesy: americaimmigrationcouncil.org This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges and aggressive immigration enforcement tactics across the United States. Instead of focusing on the “worst of the worst” as the Trump administration promised, communities are facing the realities of the new mass deportation playbook—racial profiling and the indiscriminate detention of their residents, citizens, and noncitizens alike, often without due […]
Brian Anthony Figeroux, founding partner of The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates and host of the Ask the Lawyer Radio Program, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 65. A respected attorney, advocate, and community educator, he dedicated his life to justice, empowerment, and service. Homegoing services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, […]
By Pearl Phillip Breast cancer remains one of the most critical public health challenges in the United States. For Black women, however, the burden is uniquely severe—not only in incidence and risk but also in outcomes and mortality rates. Despite medical advances, too many Black women continue to face late diagnoses, aggressive cancer subtypes, and […]
Region’s commitment to peaceful coexistence under pressure amid U.S. strikes off Venezuela By Janet Howard, CAW Exclusive The Caribbean is rapidly becoming a flashpoint of military activity, as the United Nations and regional governments raise alarms about recent U.S. strikes that they say undermine the region’s long‑held status as a “Zone of Peace.” Meanwhile, the Community of […]
By: Janet Howard New York City faces an unprecedented housing crisis. With more than half of renters and 45% of homeowners considered ‘housing-burdened,’ the Yes on Affordable Housing campaign urges voters to approve Propositions 2, 3, 4, and 5 this November 4. These ballot measures aim to cut red tape, modernize outdated processes, and speed […]
By: Molly Gibson| AmericanImmigrationcouncil .org | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com On September 29, 2025, in what has become a shockingly common occurrence, Huabing Xie died in ICE custody after suffering an apparent seizure. Xie, a citizen of China, is the 23rd person officially reported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to have died in […]
By: Mary Campbell As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, families in the United States with mixed immigration status—where some members are citizens or lawful residents and others are not—are increasingly living in fear of separation. In response, many are quietly preparing “what-if” plans: designating guardians for their children, organizing important documents, and making arrangements in case […]
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion about what you’re legally required to do can cause fear, panic, and even […]