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Clarke, Haiti Caucus Condemn U.S. Freeze on Assistance to Haiti

Clarke, Haiti Caucus Condemn U.S. Freeze on Assistance to Haiti

Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / shutterstock.com    U.S. freezes critical aid as gangs prepare to attack Port-au-Prince   Washington, D.C. â€” Today, House Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s 90-day halt of foreign funding – including a freeze on a $15 million committed […]

Why Low-Income Single Parents in New York Should File for Divorce ASAP to Protect Their Children’s Best Interests

Why Low-Income Single Parents in New York Should File for Divorce ASAP to Protect Their Children’s Best Interests

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Divorce is a complex and emotional decision, but for low-income single parents in New York who are separated from their spouses, filing for divorce as soon as possible can be crucial to ensuring stability, financial security, and the well-being of their children. Under New York State Matrimonial Law, remaining in a […]

Criminal Charges and Inadmissibility for B1/B2 Visitor Visas

Criminal Charges and Inadmissibility for B1/B2 Visitor Visas

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. When applying for a B1/B2 visitor visa to the United States, applicants undergo a thorough evaluation to determine their eligibility. A significant aspect of this assessment involves examining the applicant’s criminal history. Certain criminal charges, even if dismissed, can render an applicant inadmissible or lead to a visa denial. Crimes Involving […]

Divide & Conquer, President Trump and Elon Musk’s Strategy of Dividing Poor America from Working Together for Economic Equality

Divide & Conquer, President Trump and Elon Musk’s Strategy of Dividing Poor America from Working Together for Economic Equality

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States has witnessed a deepening polarization, with tensions escalating between certain segments of the white working-class population and proponents of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This divide has been influenced by political figures and influential leaders, notably former President […]