Getting the Vaccine to Undocumented Immigrants

Getting the Vaccine to Undocumented Immigrants

By Linda N The seemingly unrelenting emotional rollercoaster that became official following an announcement of a pandemic by the World Health Organization is gradually coming to an end. On December 14, 2020, New York City made history by recording the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to the first people. One of them is a health […]

“A Grateful Nation” Should Protect and Recognize Undocumented Workers

“A Grateful Nation” Should Protect and Recognize Undocumented Workers

Agricultural seasonal immigrant (migrant) field (farm) workers harvest and package (box) Romaine lettuce in the fields of Salinas Valley of central California. – Salinas, California – USA – July 1, 2015 (Shutterstock) By AV Press Releases, America’s Voice This week brings more evidence that the treatment of “essential workers” during the Trump era has been […]

Undocumented immigrants may actually make American communities safer – not more dangerous – new study finds

Undocumented immigrants may actually make American communities safer – not more dangerous – new study finds

By Robert M. Adelman and Lesley Reid, The Conversation The big idea Undocumented immigration does not increase the violent crime rate in U.S. metropolitan areas. In fact, it may reduce property crime rates. These are the key findings from our recently published article in the Journal of Crime and Justice, co-authored by Yulin Yang, James Bachmeier […]

Murphy signs law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses

Murphy signs law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signs gun violence prevention legislation in Morristown, NJ. – MORRISTOWN, NJ/USA – SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 (Shutterstock) By Monsy Alvarado, NorthJersey.com Immigrants without legal status can now obtain professional and occupational licenses in New Jersey as long as they meet all other requirements under a bill signed into law Tuesday by […]

I Am Undocumented. When Should I Tell Him or Her?

When you meet someone and start the ‘getting to know you’ process, there are many issues that can hinder the formation of a wonderful relationship.  Kim was an undocumented immigrant and had met Steven, a citizen of the United States. Both had met while at a public event one night.

I Am Undocumented. When Should I Tell Him or Her?

By Daisy Campbell When you meet someone and start the ‘getting to know you’ process, there are many issues that can hinder the formation of a wonderful relationship.  Kim was an undocumented immigrant and had met Steven, a citizen of the United States. Both had met while at a public event one night. They both […]

Recent ICE Raids Were Successful

Recent ICE Raids Were Successful

The recent immigration raids were reported as unsuccessful. Brian Figeroux, Esq., of Ask the Lawyer, disagrees and explains why the raids were successful. [sc name=”ICE Raids” ] Ask the Lawyer podcast with Attorney Brian Figeroux, in partnership with the Law Firm of Figeroux and Associates, has a mission to educate workers and provide them with […]