Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

DHS Is Using FEMA Buildings as Pop-up Immigration Courts, Denying Public Access

Congressman Greg Stanton says he was blocked from entering a makeshift immigration courtroom, raising concerns about public access to the proceedings.

Hundreds of Rural Hospitals at Risk Amid Healthcare Affordability Crisis

Hundreds of rural hospitals nationwide face closure as Medicaid cuts and ACA premium hikes leave more Americans uninsured.

California AG Rob Bonta Says State Will Prevail if Public Charge Lawsuit Goes to Supreme Court

California AG Rob Bonta and California HHS Secretary Kim Johnson said the state has rolled out a robust plan to mitigate the impact of public charge.

‘Eureka Day’ Enjoys Revival Amid an America Polarized By Vaccine Policy

Jonathan Spector’s 2016 play ‘Eureka Day’ is enjoying a revival across the US, as the nation grapples with vaccine policy.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times Amid Spike in Hate Incidents Targeting South Asians

The attack comes amid an alarming rise in hate acts targeting South Asian Americans, nearly half of whom say they have experienced some form of hate.
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California demanda a la administración Trump por la nueva norma de carga pública

Varios estados, junto con California, han demandado a la Administración Trump para impedir la implementación de la carga pública.
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California Sues Trump Administration on New Public Charge Rule

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a multi-state coalition which is suing the Trump Administration to stop implementation of public charge, which begins Sept. 18.

Asian Americans Are Willing To Share Misinformation, Even When They Know It’s False

A new report finds that almost 2/3 of Gen X AAPIs rely on Asian news as one of their primary sources of information. Younger Asian Americans cite social media as their primary news source.

Trump’s Public Charge Rule Threatens Food and Health Safety Nets for Immigrant Families

The Trump Administration is resurrecting the public charge rule, which is set to go into effect Sept. 18.

Indian Jazz Guitarist Pritesh Walia Arrested at LAX and Held in ICE Detention

“Pritesh’s talent is extraordinary. His sound and spirit have touched so many people.” — Saxophonist Joey Rosin, Walia’s dear friend, told American Community Media.

Rising Health Costs Are Forcing More Americans to Forego Care

Health insurance premiums are expected to rise again in 2027, by at least 15%, after a 25% hike last year, notes Families USA.

US Mosques Experience 183% Rise in Bias Attacks

In just three months, from May to July, mosques around the country have faced 17 incidents of violence, intimidation, and harassment, reports the Council for American Islamic Relations.

GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise, But Researchers Question Lifelong Use, Prescriptions for Children, and Cost Barriers

Many patients cannot afford deductibles or copays for medications that can otherwise cost $900 to $1,300 per month.

Bay Area Indians Celebrate Victory of Student-led ‘Cockroach’ Party

Rallies were held throughout the world to support a student-led protest in Delhi, calling for the resignation of India’s education minister, and the abolishment of its medical school entrance examinations.

Could Climate Change Be a Contributor to an Extended Cyclospora Outbreak?

The cyclospora virus, which is on the rise in the US, causes severe diarrhea in humans, lasting several weeks or longer.

Experts Warn of Health Risks, Stress Vaccines Amid Measles Resurgence

Measles are on the rise again, with 4520 reported cases over the past 18 months, including 1,332 adult cases according to July 9 CDC data.

San Francisco Celebrates Affirmation of Birthright Citizenship in the Footsteps of Wong Kim Ark

In a 6-3 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court ruled that all children born on US soil are automatically US citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

Distrust, Political Violence, and False Narratives Harm Ebola Relief Efforts

Health workers and local leaders struggle to build trust as a rare Ebola strain spreads through Central African countries already burdened by violence.

Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.

Trump’s New Green Card Policy May Be Illegal, Experts Say

Families may face lengthy separations as members are forced to go abroad to file their green cards application.

For This H-1B Worker, Trump’s $100K Fee for New Applicants Is a Smart Move

While a federal judge ruled against the new fee, one H-1B worker in Silicon Valley says it would have been an "advantage to workers who are already here."

Judge Halts USDA From Tying SNAP Funds to Anti-DEI Policies

20 states, led by California and Massachusetts, are suing the USDA to remove provisions that tie SNAP food aid funding to the support of the Trump Administration’s anti-DEI policies, including “gender ideology,” and immigration enforcement.

Should You Cancel Your Cruise as Deadly Hantavirus Emerges?

The deadly hantavirus is making news headlines as 3 cruise ship passengers died last month. But hantavirus will not rise to pandemic levels, says UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.

SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security in Vulnerable Communities, New Data Show

Black, Latino, and Native American households face greater food uncertainty than the population at large, according to data from the Congressional District Health Dashboard.

Muslim Community Mourns Horrific Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Muslim Americans are once again grappling with a wave of anti-Islamic hate speech and violence. Community leaders say politicians and social media are fomenting the hate.

Ebola Is Extremely Dangerous Even After Death

Traditional burial practices allow the living Ebola virus to be passed along to caretakers of the deceased body. The Ebola virus can remain infectious for up to 7 days in a dead body.

Anti-Immigration Rhetoric Fuels Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

Almost half of AAPI adults experienced an act of hate during the first year of Trump’s second term, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate.

Abortion Pill Mail Ban Would Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Women

A ban on accessing abortion pills by mail would adversely impact women who are uninsured or live in areas with chronic physician shortages.

Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Cost US Economy $7.7 Trillion

President Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship — which the Supreme Court is currently considering — would create a permanent underclass and a brain drain of highly-skilled workers.

Strait of Hormuz Closure Has Wreaked Irreversible Global Damage

Iran briefly opened the critical commercial shipping passage April 17, but then closed it again the following day. The US has kept up a week-long naval blockade.

A ‘Lifeline’ for Day Laborers in West Sonoma County

Confronting rising costs, a tightening labor market, and stepped up immigration enforcement, workers here are turning to a local day labor center for help.
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Can Prop 1 Mitigate California’s Housing Crisis?

Oct 13 | California voters will weigh Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion housing bond funding affordable housing, homeownership, farmworker housing and veterans’ programs amid the state’s deep housing affordability crisis this November election.

For Black Voters, Midterms Hinge on Uneven Turnout, Redistricting

Black voters impact on the midterms will depend on whether they turn out and whether they can elect a candidate of their choice.

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.