Burial procession of Shawn Simon. Photo by Ray Lilly. By Twinkle A. Paul and Tiffany Jade Munroe With deep sadness and profound grief, we offer this reflection and call to action in solidarity with the family, community, and friends of Shawn Simon, 27, commonly called Coil Bottle. On July 11, 2024, a gunman fatally shot […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction The United States has long been known as a nation of immigrants. Its history is deeply intertwined with the stories of those who came seeking a better life, escaping persecution, or brought against their will. This comprehensive analysis delves into the multifaceted history of immigration to the United States, from […]
By Robin Lundh, Research Manager and Karen Aho, Consultant | Immigration Impact A new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper confirms that immigration continues to benefit American workers. The study finds that recent increases in immigration to the United States correlate with more jobs and higher wages for U.S.-born workers. “Even when these two groups [immigrants […]
Editorial credit: Jonah Elkowitz / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Following last Thursday’s historic verdict announcement, Donald Trump immediately pivoted to his favorite anti-immigrant talking points as part of his post-conviction rant in the hall of the courthouse to air his grievances – and lie – noting: “…our country’s gone to hell. We don’t have the same […]
By Gabe Ortiz Congressional lawmakers and advocates held a press event on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to continue urging for a number of humanitarian actions for Haitian immigrants, including the extension and expansion of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), along with Reps. Cori […]
By Chris Tobias The United States is known for its diverse population, with immigrants significantly shaping its demographic and cultural landscape. Here are the top five states with the highest percentage of immigrants based on recent data: California California has the largest immigrant population in the United States. As of 2022, immigrants comprise about 26.6% […]
Listen to the podcast with Brian Figeroux, Esq, here: As National Small Business Week, which runs from April 28 to May 4, unfolds, it’s a time to recognize and celebrate the immense contributions of small businesses to our economy and communities. In the vibrant tapestry of New York City, a significant portion of these businesses […]
Editorial credit: aaronschwartzphoto / Shutterstock.com By America’s Voice Washington, DC — In a new cover story interview in TIME, Donald Trump outlines a chilling view of his potential second term, including new details on his plans to rely on the military and law enforcement to conduct a mass purge and roundup of immigrants throughout America (see excerpts […]
By Adriel Orozco | Immigration Impact On April 19, forty minutes after the ostensible deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Congress passed H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA). President Biden quickly signed it into law hours later. RISAA reauthorizes Section 702 for two years, provides modest reforms, and includes several controversial changes […]
Federal Policies Still Weighing on City’s Labor Force The size of New York City’s immigrant workforce was flat over nearly a decade, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through 2023, the foreign-born labor market grew 18.5% since 2015 nationally, while New York City’s declined 0.6%, according to data analyzed from […]