CT coalition supports ‘Right to Vote’ legislation
Initiative helps advance legislation giving lawful permanent residents voting rights – despite federal challenges to immigrants’ rights.
In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city looks back at the 2024 election
Many of the residents in Reading we spoke with pointed to the economy—the high cost of living—as the incentive to vote, but that wasn’t the only reason
Expedited Removal: History, Debate, and Modern Implications
First introduced in 1996, expedited removal has had a long history in the United States.
Marcela Betancur: Improving policymakers’ understanding of the community’s needs
The Latino Policy Institute focuses in areas including education, economic equity, housing, health, and workforce development.
Trump Administration Defies Judge’s Order to Halt Deportations
Hundreds of individuals were deported after President Trump invoked a wartime authority to expedite the deportation of migrants believed to be connected to a Venezuelan gang.
The Fight for Immigrant Rights in Maryland’s Latino Communities
“I do not want to talk with you; I do not want you to come inside; Leave; I do not want you to search anything, and I want my lawyer.”
How one veteran’s coffee club is helping heal divides in San Antonio
“It was not just about talk; it was actually bringing people together to speak to each other and to have those interactions,” she said. “It wasn’t about debating; it was about understanding.”
Espaillat accuses Trump of creating an “environment of fear among the immigrant community”
Trump also touted his idea for a “gold card” visa, a novel way for foreigners to obtain U.S. citizenship.
A Betrayal of American Values—The Dangerous Consequences of Declaring English the Official Language
By dismantling language access protections, the federal government is effectively discriminating against millions.
Tracking Mass Deportation by the Numbers, Not Smoke and Mirrors
The White House apparently is flooding social media platforms with disinformation.
Advocates: Lawmakers must strengthen CT immigration law
“Connecticut resources and officials can’t be used for any federal immigration enforcement”
RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations
“This guidance is intended to assist schools, teachers, and administrators in protecting the rights of every student”