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The Price of “Situational Awareness”: Protecting Immigrant Families from Over-Surveillance
A call for deeper scrutiny of municipal contracts with surveillance tech companies like Axon to ensure privacy and community accountability.
The Immigration Detention Debate: Costs, Safety, and Alternatives
Why community‑based alternatives are more humane, effective, and fiscally responsible.
Sazón De Michigan: Raíces Mexican Cantina
Restaurateur celebrates her Mexican roots through food, culture, and a growing local following.
Beyond the Border: A New Standard for Ethical Immigration Reporting
Five essential strategies for ethical immigration reporting, with a focus on amplifying overlooked voices.
¡Puro Ritmo! Smithsonian Exhibit Celebrates Salsa’s Icons and Impact
“Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, salsa pulsed through every corner of my life. The exhibit reminded me that salsa is more than history—it is memory. It is migration, identity, and pride.”
Study Reveals Sharp Generational Divide in How Latino Identity Influences Daily Life
How Latinos understand their place in America — from pride and belonging to discrimination and political engagement.
Private Prisons and ICE Exploit Loopholes, Harm Communities
How weak oversight, opaque contracting, and political incentives have allowed a multibillion‑dollar system to expand with little accountability.
Latina Power Is Here: U.S. Systems Need to Catch Up
Latina power is reshaping America — in education, entrepreneurship, medicine, and leadership — yet remains widely misunderstood.
Houston hearing examines ICE shooting as local prosecutor says DHS is withholding evidence
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Houston officials pressed Congress for a full-forced independence into his fatal death by ICE. Harris County district attorney accused DHS for withholding crucial evidence.
As Venezuela Recovers from Deadly Earthquakes, South Florida Leads National Relief Efforts
Florida’s Venezuelan community is mobilizing quickly after the devastating earthquake, organizing donations, coordinating aid, and partnering with local groups to support families back home.
Sazón de Washington: Chamoriken
Chef Kenneth “Ken” Rivera is bringing bold Puerto Rican flavors to Seattle through Chamoriken, a pop‑up that blends island tradition with Pacific Northwest creativity.
Your Face Is in a Federal Database and ICE Put It There
Growing concerns over privacy, civil liberties, and government surveillance. How these tools are deployed, who is most affected, and why advocates warn the practice lacks transparency and oversight.
