• Close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face and crown against a blue sky.

    Community

    Bipartisan Support for Legal Status and Immigration Reform

    New surveys across 11 battleground states and 28 congressional districts reveal broad bipartisan agreement on immigration reforms.

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    Community

    Navigating ICE Custody: How to Find the Right Immigration Lawyer

    Immigration lawyers can seek bond, fight deportation and challenge unlawful detention, but some cases require other types of legal expertise.

  • Students gather at a rally advocating for detained immigrants under a blue canopy.

    Community

    Students team up with La Resistencia to advocate for detained immigrants 

    Support detained immigrants, organizing visits, raising awareness, and pushing for humane treatment and accountability

  • Two security cameras mounted on a gray wall for surveillance.

    Community

    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.

  • Border wall stretches along the Rio Grande river in a desert landscape.

    Community

    The Immigration Detention Debate: Costs, Safety, and Alternatives

    Why community‑based alternatives are more humane, effective, and fiscally responsible.

  • Interior of Mexican restaurant with brick walls and colorful decor.

    Community , Economy

    Sazón De Michigan: Raíces Mexican Cantina

    Restaurateur celebrates her Mexican roots through food, culture, and a growing local following.

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    Community

    Beyond the Border: A New Standard for Ethical Immigration Reporting

    Five essential strategies for ethical immigration reporting, with a focus on amplifying overlooked voices.

  • People dancing and celebrating at a salsa event with vibrant colors.

    Arts and Culture , Community

    ¡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."

  • Latino individuals participating in a community prayer or gathering.

    Community

    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.

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    Community , Democracy

    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.

  • Latino healthcare professional with stethoscope at desk.

    Community

    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.

  • Protesters holding signs at a hearing about ICE shooting incident.

    Community

    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.

  • Rescue teams work amidst earthquake debris in Venezuela.

    Community

    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.

  • Two smiling people at a Puerto Rican food stall with Puerto Rican flags in Seattle.

    Community , Sazón: The flavorful influence of Latino cuisine, entrepreneurship, and culture

    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.

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    Community

    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.