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In testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, the National Education Association says as many as 7 million students could be deported under President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

NYS immigrant students fear effects of mass deportations

President Donald Trump's immigration policies will impact New York students. School advocates, educators, and administrators across the state are …

Connecticut's population of 1.5 million DACA recipients could be in danger of deportation because of executive orders and immigration policies by President Donald Trump. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

CT immigrant students fear effects of mass deportations

Undocumented immigrant students in Connecticut are scared by President Donald Trump's mass deportation policies. Reports of Immigration and Customs …

About 25% percent of children in Illinois are foreign-born or live with at least one parent that is, according to data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

IL schools urged to push back against new immigration policies

As Illinois parents and children continue to be on high alert amid fears of school immigration raids, school officials are publicly advocating for …

The American Federation of Teachers says schools must be safe havens, welcoming places of learning and free from racism, discrimination and the threat of deportation. (vectorfusionart/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

TX teachers prepare to protect immigrant students

School districts across Texas are grappling with ways to keep migrant children safe and engaged in class now that the Trump administration has made it…

According to the American Council on Immigration, nearly half of Georgia's immigrant community are naturalized citizens, with 10.8% of residents foreign-born and 6.5% having an immigrant parent. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Advocates push for GA student protections amid possible immigration raids

A nationwide immigration crackdown is raising concerns in Georgia classrooms as families navigate new enforcement policies. With the Trump …

Cincinnati Public Schools serves approximately 35,000 students, with more than one in 10 being English learners who do not speak it as their first language. (Sundry Photography/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Educators, Ohio leaders react to new ICE rules

A new federal policy allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into public schools has sparked concerns nationwide, including here in Ohio…

Florida's recently passed TRUMP Act allocates $500 million to enhance state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement but Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes the bill, arguing it undermines his executive authority by shifting oversight to the agriculture commissioner. (Pixabay)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Educators sound alarm over immigration policy affecting FL schools

Immigration policy changes under the Trump administration are instilling fear in Florida schools, as educators and advocates warned of their effects …

Immigration advocacy groups said they are monitoring reports about ICE agents detaining parents while walking their children to school. They said it complicates efforts to limit the impacts of enhanced deportation efforts under the Trump administration. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Awareness builds in MN about possible ICE activity in schools

Information is flowing through Minnesota schools about the best way to handle new federal immigration policies as enforcement ramps up under the Trump…

Approximately one in 12 children in Oregon lives with at least one undocumented family member. (Manny DaCunha/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

OR schools, advocates react to possible ICE raids

Oregon's largest school district has affirmed it will continue to enforce Oregon's sanctuary laws by not providing information to Immigration and Cust…

About 13% of the state's residents were born in another country and 16% of residents are native-born Americans with at least one immigrant parent, according to the American Immigration Council. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Education advocates respond to possible immigration raids in AZ schools

Arizona's largest high school district has stated it will not voluntarily help the Trump administration with its immigration promises by declaring its…

California's state attorney general recently released guidance that ICE agents must have a judicial warrant to enter school property. (Mehaniq41/Adobe Stock)<br />

Monday, February 3, 2025

CA's K-12 schools prepare for possibility of immigration authorities on campus

California school districts are working to reassure parents who may be scared to bring their kids to school - since the Trump administration made it c…

Executive orders signed by President Donald Trump significantly expand the legal authority to deport immigrants living in the U.S. (FArmstrong/Adobe Stock)

Monday, February 3, 2025

Trump policies could mean deportation, discrimination for NM immigrants

Nearly one in four Americans is an immigrant or the child of an immigrant but President Donald Trump has promised to shrink those numbers through arre…

Attorneys general from 18 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. (Adobe Stock)

NY, U.S. elected officials file legal motion opposing end to birthright citizenship

Elected officials in New York and nationwide joined an amicus brief filed by the Public Rights Project fighting President Donald Trump's executive ord…

High school students with depression are more than twice as likely to drop out than their peers. (Adobe Stock)

School services could help IL further address youth mental health

About half of youths experiencing depression in Illinois are not receiving treatment. While the state ranks fairly well nationwide when it comes to …

The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition offers English Innovations classes, blending collaborative, in-person English learning with online tools. (TIRRC Votes)

Group prepares TN for mass deportations amid economic concerns

Immigration and deportation are key topics in this week's Tennessee legislative session, and a local nonprofit group is helping residents prepare for …

Some Hoosiers warned changes to House Bill 1393 might unintentionally affect people who are arrested without an ID at hand. (Adobe stock)

Indiana pushes notification law for immigration arrests

Indiana lawmakers are advancing a bill which would require police to notify federal authorities about certain arrests. House Bill 1393 moved forward …

Women now make up nearly two-thirds of the New Mexico House of Representatives, and just over one-third of the state Senate. (AdobeStock/ZackFrank)

NM's largest-ever female legislature seeks traction on bills, advocacy

A long-time New Mexico community organizer is one of several women who have put the state on the map this year for having the largest percentage of wo…

Numerous studies have shown immigrants are far less likely to commit crimes than people born in the United States. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado legislators stand up for immigrants

As President Donald Trump makes good on his promises for mass deportation, some Colorado lawmakers are standing up to protect immigrant families now …

Public polling indicates most American adults oppose the idea of arresting an undocumented person inside a church. (Adobe Stock)

MN parishes warn of 'chilling effect' of potential ICE raids in churches

The mass deportation plan promised by President Donald Trump shows no signs of slowing down after his first week back in office. Church leaders in …

More than half of U.S. crop workers are undocumented immigrants or seasonal H-2A visa workers. Mass deportations would reduce workers in the farming industry without a workforce reserve to bolster it. (Adobe Stock)

Report: NYS faces major economic impacts from mass deportations

A new report found New York State will face massive economic and fiscal effects from mass deportations. The report showed industries such as …

Advocates called on lawmakers at the Oregon State Capitol to pass Food for All Oregonians, Senate Bill 611, this legislative session. (Oregon Food Bank)

New bill would extend food benefits to undocumented Oregonians

In the face of rising hunger across the state of Oregon, new legislation would extend food assistance benefits to undocumented children and older …

Research shows counties with higher levels of immigration enforcement experience persistent reductions in the construction workforce, residential homebuilding and increases in home prices. (Adobe Stock)<br />

ME faith leader responds to new immigration directive

Faith leaders nationwide are pushing back against President Donald Trump's assertion that churches are no longer considered safe spaces for undocument…

More than 20 groups have signed a letter to Connecticut's General Assembly calling on lawmakers to strengthen the state's immigration law, the Trust Act. (Adobe Stock)

Advocates: Lawmakers must strengthen CT immigration law

A coalition of Connecticut advocates wants lawmakers to strengthen the state's immigration law. Lawmakers have discussed bolstering the Trust Act …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated he wants to establish criminal penalties for

DeSantis’ immigration agenda sparks concern for public safety, civil rights

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special legislative session to advance his immigration agenda in Florida, which is closely aligned with President …

In 2000, immigrants were 2% of Kentucky's population, 2% of its workforce and 2% of its business owners. In 2022, those numbers were all up, according to the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. (Wasiul Bahar/Wikimedia Commons)

Immigrant workers, business owners help grow Kentucky's economy

Kentucky's immigrant workers and business owners generate $14 billion of economic input, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Economic …

Some Washington state lawmakers want to act as a bulwark against the incoming Trump administration's threats to undocumented immigrants. (CrackerClips/Adobe Stock)

As deportation threat looms, WA groups underscore importance of immigrants

As threats of deportation of illegal immigrants increase with the incoming Trump administration, groups in Washington say immigrants are an integral …

As of 2022, more than 978,000 foreign born people are living in Pennsylvania. More than 522,000 are naturalized U.S. citizens. (Tetiana/Adobe Stock)

Mass deportation threatens PA economy, workforce stability

With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on Monday, a Pennsylvania group is helping some residents prepare for possible deportation …

President-elect Trump has vowed to conduct a mass deportation of more than 13 million immigrants but Massachusetts officials, including Gov. Maura Healy and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said they will not cooperate with federal authorities, nor will state or local police. (Adobe Stock).<br /><br /><br />

Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon

Southeast Asian refugees at risk of deportation in Massachusetts are asking President Biden to pardon them before he leaves office. Deportations …

More than 2,000 bills have already been filed by Texas lawmakers for the 2025 session. Coming up with a balanced budget is the only task required by the Texas Constitution. (Brandon Seidel/Adobe Stock)

Vouchers, new speaker on TX lawmakers' to-do list

Members of the Texas Legislature are back in Austin for its 89th legislative session. After newly elected lawmakers are sworn in, members will vote …

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's border czar, said he will begin mass deportations in Chicago when Trump takes office. (Adobe Stock)

Chicago’s sanctuary protections may end this week

A proposed amendment to strip Chicago of its sanctuary protections is scheduled to be voted on this week. The change to the Welcome City Ordinance …

According to the American Immigration Council, immigrants make up more than 22% of Florida's population, with undocumented residents comprising nearly 4%, contributing significantly to the state's economy and workforce. (Adobe Stock)

FL lawmakers, advocates push back on DeSantis’ immigration special session

Florida has been a key battleground in the national immigration debate, with past legislation banning sanctuary cities and requiring companies to use …

According to the Arkansas Department of Finance, the short-term outlook for the Arkansas economy indicates stable and moderate growth for total personal income from fiscal year 2024 to fiscal year 2025. (diy13/Adobe Stock)

Economists cautiously optimistic about 2025 AR economy

Economists are optimistic about the Arkansas economy in 2025. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, the state has outperformed …

According to the USDA, hired farmworkers represent less than 1% of all U.S. wage and salary workers, yet they are vital to the nation's agricultural industry. (Adobe Stock)

Farm workers rally as deportations threaten NC families, economy

Organizations supporting farm workers are ramping up efforts to protect immigrant laborers in light of looming mass-deportation threats. About 40% …

President Joe Biden made a campaign promise to deported veterans at an Iowa townhall in 2019 to

Deported veterans call for pardons from Biden

"Deported veterans" may sound like an oxymoron. But it is not, and those veterans are working to get pardons in the last days of President Joe …

In 2024, 13 people were pardoned, granted clemency or had their sentence commuted by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Adobe Stock)

New Yorker continues to seek pardon from Gov. Hochul

One New Yorker is redoubling efforts to get a pardon from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Pascal "Shakoure" Charpentier has called New York his home for 52 years …

The Hispanic Leadership Network works to equip faith leaders with skills so they can build healthy and strong churches to impact and serve effectively in their communities. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)

Hispanic pastors across TX, U.S. wanted for leadership network

The deadline to apply is approaching for pastors who want to participate in the 2025 Hispanic Leadership Network. The 10-month program teaches …

Space for the Farmers Market, which includes an incubator commercial kitchen, will be located in Logansport, Ind. (Cass County Community Foundation)

IN grant boosts diversity through Logansport food hub

Communities around the state will be watching the progress of a unique project coming up for the north-central Indiana town of Logansport. The Cass …

Immigration law experts say applying for asylum status can be very lengthy, and that programs such as Temporary Protected Status can fill the void for people fleeing violence elsewhere in the world. (Adobe Stock)

MN Latino advocates rally around temporary protections, health care access

With 2025 almost here, organizations assisting Minnesota's Latino populations say they're laser focused on a couple of areas - mental health-care …

The work of GreenLatinos Texas, centers around empowering frontline environmental justice and conservation advocates. Members are actively engaging with local communities to understand their campaign goals and identify areas where support is needed. (Photo courtesy of Green Latinos)

TX group works to give Latinos seat at table in fight against methane

Members of the environmental nonprofit GreenLatinos are involved in a push to get more Latinos across Texas involved in the fight against methane gas…

Families looking to spread some holiday cheer are encouraged to write holiday cards welcoming new refugee families as part of the

'Hope for the Holidays' campaign welcomes refugee families

This holiday season, a nonprofit campaign is asking Americans to write holiday cards to welcome newly arrived refugee families. The 10th annual …

The U.S. is home to more than 408,000 undocumented students enrolled in higher education. Less than 1,000 undocumented students graduate from New Hampshire high schools each year, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. (Adobe Stock)

Mass deportations could spur economic losses on par with Great Recession

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte says she will support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrant…

Each year, immigrants add $54 billion to Colorado's economy. (Adobe Stock)

Economic damage of mass deportation on par with Great Recession

As President-elect Donald Trump doubles down on promises to round up and deport the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants, the city of Castle …

Virginia is one of the top 10 states in the nation for Christmas tree production. (jannoon028/Freepik)

Behind the Joy: Untold labor of Christmas tree production

As families across the country prepare to celebrate the holiday season, the joy of decorating a Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition. But the …

Federal data show North Dakota has emerged as one of the states with a higher number of refugees per capita. (Adobe Stock)

Human Rights Day spotlights need for welcoming refugees in ND

Today is International Human Rights Day, and much attention has been paid to North Dakota's growing refugee population and an assistance group …

Undocumented immigrants make up an estimated 4% of Oregon's workforce. (Diego Cervo/Adobe Stock)<br />

OR sanctuary laws protect migrants, with caveats

As word has spread about President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans, advocates for immigrants in Oregon are working to educate people …

The ACLU of Arkansas says immigrant workers are an integral part of the Arkansas economy. (F Armstrong Photo/Adobe Stock)

ACLU: Mass deportations would be setback for AR economy

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas predicts if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his campaign promise of mass deportations…

New Mexico immigrant advocacy groups said mass deportations promised by the next Trump administration would destabilize local economies. (LRafael/AdobeStock)

NM human rights groups promise to defend immigrants against deportation

New Mexico immigrant-based and immigrant-serving organizations are developing strategies to defend those workers and their families in the new year…

Mass deportations would cause significant labor shocks across multiple key industries, with especially acute impacts on the construction, agriculture and hospitality sectors, according to the American Immigration Council. (Adobe Stock)

NV progressive groups warn of fallout from 2nd Trump presidency

The presidential vote was close in Nevada and with the results in, local organizations leaning more progressive believe the re-election of Donald …

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Immigration

NYS immigrant students fear effects of mass deportations

CT immigrant students fear effects of mass deportations

IL schools urged to push back against new immigration policies

TX teachers prepare to protect immigrant students

Advocates push for GA student protections amid possible immigration raids

Educators, Ohio leaders react to new ICE rules

Educators sound alarm over immigration policy affecting FL schools

Awareness builds in MN about possible ICE activity in schools

OR schools, advocates react to possible ICE raids

Education advocates respond to possible immigration raids in AZ schools

CA's K-12 schools prepare for possibility of immigration authorities on campus

Trump policies could mean deportation, discrimination for NM immigrants

NY, U.S. elected officials file legal motion opposing end to birthright citizenship

School services could help IL further address youth mental health

Group prepares TN for mass deportations amid economic concerns

Indiana pushes notification law for immigration arrests

NM's largest-ever female legislature seeks traction on bills, advocacy

Colorado legislators stand up for immigrants

MN parishes warn of 'chilling effect' of potential ICE raids in churches

Report: NYS faces major economic impacts from mass deportations

New bill would extend food benefits to undocumented Oregonians

ME faith leader responds to new immigration directive

Advocates: Lawmakers must strengthen CT immigration law

DeSantis’ immigration agenda sparks concern for public safety, civil rights

Immigrant workers, business owners help grow Kentucky's economy

As deportation threat looms, WA groups underscore importance of immigrants

Mass deportation threatens PA economy, workforce stability

Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon

Vouchers, new speaker on TX lawmakers' to-do list

Chicago’s sanctuary protections may end this week

FL lawmakers, advocates push back on DeSantis’ immigration special session

Economists cautiously optimistic about 2025 AR economy

Farm workers rally as deportations threaten NC families, economy

Deported veterans call for pardons from Biden

New Yorker continues to seek pardon from Gov. Hochul

Hispanic pastors across TX, U.S. wanted for leadership network

IN grant boosts diversity through Logansport food hub

MN Latino advocates rally around temporary protections, health care access

TX group works to give Latinos seat at table in fight against methane

'Hope for the Holidays' campaign welcomes refugee families

Mass deportations could spur economic losses on par with Great Recession

Economic damage of mass deportation on par with Great Recession

Behind the Joy: Untold labor of Christmas tree production

Human Rights Day spotlights need for welcoming refugees in ND

OR sanctuary laws protect migrants, with caveats

ACLU: Mass deportations would be setback for AR economy

NM human rights groups promise to defend immigrants against deportation

NV progressive groups warn of fallout from 2nd Trump presidency