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Immigration

‘Lawless’ — Rep. Raskin of Maryland Denounces Trump’s Handling of Abrego Garcia Case

Christopher Alam - Apr 18, 2025

Raskin slammed the White House, demanding President Trump restore Abrego Garcia's due process rights and "return him to his loved ones" in the US.

International Affairs

The Border Wager: Near Shoring Puts Ciudad Juárez at Center of Global Economy

Kent Paterson - Aug 15, 2022

In the annals of border history, U.S.-Mexico relations and global commerce, Ciudad Juárez has often - and may yet still play - a pivotal role.

Immigration

A Year After Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Refugees Struggle to Find Footing in US

Sunita Sohrabji - Aug 12, 2022

There are now 76,000 refugees from Afghanistan who have resettled in the US, mostly in Northern California, Washington DC, Texas, and Washington state.

Housing

Los Angeles Looks to Land Banking to Lower Construction Costs for Affordable Housing

Pilar Marrero - Aug 11, 2022

The project is part of the L.A. River Master Plan, though officials hope to take it countywide to narrow a massive shortfall in affordable housing.

Op-Ed

Political Misinformation Meant to Forestall Latino Power Threatens All

ACoM - Aug 9, 2022

At this perilous moment for democracy, the country cannot afford to abandon millions of voters to ongoing misinformation campaigns targeting Latinos.

Race & Ethnicity

Rise in Interracial Marriage a Counter Narrative to Hate and Division

Jenny Manrique - Aug 8, 2022

Census data shows that “mixed race” is the fastest growing category under racial identity, with about 17% of new marriages being interracial couples.

International Affairs

As Migrant Flow Increases, Illegal Pushbacks Continue Along EU’s Southern Border

Katarina Machmer - Aug 7, 2022

Croatia continues to forcibly deter migrants seeking entry into the European Union in what human rights groups say is a violation of international law.

Race & Ethnicity

Lt. Murphy, Shot 15 Times, Recalls Massacre at Oak Creek Gurdwara

Sunita Sohrabji - Aug 5, 2022

Murphy was the first to engage the shooter at the Oak Creek Gurdwara, making him an indelible part of Wisconsin's Sikh community.

Now is Not the Time to Drop Our Guard on Covid, Experts Say

Jenny Manrique - Aug 2, 2022

With new variants emerging health experts say now is not the time to let our guard down when it comes to Covid.

Diversity a Challenge to Upping Vaccination Rates in California’s San Joaquin County

Sunita Sohrabji - Aug 1, 2022

Local health officials are relying on community organizations to vaccinate the diverse communities that call this region of California home.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

‘They Are Very Cunning’ — Editor of Burmese Paper in LA Fears Dark Times Ahead for Myanmar

Peter Schurmann - Jul 28, 2022

Thakhin Kai Bwor, editor of the Mynamar Gazette, says the execution of four prodemocracy activists suggests more violence ahead for the troubled country.

Domestic Violence