This Russian Blacksmith Was Declared a Public Charge in 1913
The government has deemed immigrants “public charges” since people were arriving at Ellis Island by boat.
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Early Arrival: Street Vendors’ GPS Trackers Have Immigration Advocates Worried
By Irene Spezzamonte Newsletter Primary category in which blog post is published
NY Voters Reject Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
By Daniel A. Medina Politics Primary category in which blog post is published
As NY Democrats Pick Up Major Seats, Immigration Measures Get a Second Chance
By Felipe De La Hoz Politics Primary category in which blog post is published
On Long Island, Latino Voters Could Be the Democrats’ Dark Horse
By Felipe De La Hoz Politics Primary category in which blog post is published
Video Shows Court Staff Helping ICE Agents Make Arrest
Half a dozen ICE agents and court officers wrestled with the man outside a Queens courthouse on Thursday
Bolsonaro Won More Than 70 Percent of Brazilian Voters in NYC. Why?
How a far-right admirer of dictatorships captured votes in a progressive city
ICE is More Active in Erie County Than Anywhere Else in New York State
Per capita, ICE arrested immigrants at four times the rate in Erie County than in New York County, according to new data
City Agencies Mobilize as They Brace for Public Charge Rule
Agencies are battling misinformation in getting the word out on the far-reaching rule.
Canadian MP Questions Finance Minister on Private Prison Investments
After Documented uncovered Canada invested public money in the private prison industry, an MP is probing the finance minister for answers
Queens DA Race Could Reshape NYC’s Immigration Enforcement
Candidates are debating reforms on how to prosecute immigrants.
Hudson County Votes to Limit ICE Contract
After a heated hearing, the Freeholders decided to expel ICE from the county jail by 2020
Canadian Pension Fund Grows Investment in Private Prisons by 1100 Percent
Despite the government's views on immigration, Canada’s state pension fund increased its investment in American private prisons 13-fold during the family separation crisis.
Undocumented Entrepreneurs: How They Started Businesses Without Papers
The difficulties of navigating immigration policies and running a business.
