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

ā€œPritesh’s talent is extraordinary. His sound and spirit have touched so many people.ā€ — Saxophonist Joey Rosin, Walia’s dear friend, told American Community Media.

Crackdown, Slowdown: How Federal Immigration Policy Is Reshaping Small Town America

Aug 14 | Federal immigration crackdowns are reshaping small-town America, affecting immigrant families, local businesses, schools, employers, and rural economies that have increasingly relied on immigrant communities.

New Public Charge Rules Have Chilling Effects on Immigrants and Their Children

Aug 07 | Experts explain the Trump administration’s expanded public charge rule, its impact on immigrant families and children, and the growing fear driving disenrollment from food, housing, and healthcare programs nationwide.

DHS Tightens Public Charge Policy in Green Card, Visa, Admission Reviews

The rule is set to take effect Sept. 18 as immigration officers gain wider discretion.

Tennessee Directive Threatens Healthcare for 400 Critically Ill Immigrant Children

Tennessee has become the first state to condition life-saving healthcare for critically ill immigrant children on their willingness to be identified to immigration authorities.
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‘Restore the Ladder of Opportunity’: Steve Hilton Vows Affordability, Immigration Compliance

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pitches a sweeping affordability agenda centered on tax cuts, lower energy costs and housing reform.

Tracking ICE–Police Collaboration: Tools for Journalists, Lawsuits and What Authorities Don’t Want You to See

Apr 24 | As local police expand roles in immigration enforcement, limited transparency around ICE collaboration raises accountability concerns. Experts share strategies for accessing records, analyzing data, and reporting on enforcement’s impact on communities.

Unforeseen Consequences of a Ban on Birthright Citizenship

Apr 10 | Trump’s proposed birthright citizenship ban faces Supreme Court review, raising concerns over economic impacts, workforce shortages, and creation of a stateless underclass, while states consider restricting education access for undocumented children.

The Era of Total Control: Surveillance Technology Finds Us Wherever We Are

Tools originally designed for warfare and counterterrorism are now being used for mass deportation and the everyday surveillance of citizens.

Trump Repeats Baseless Claims of ‘Somali Pirates’ Pillaging Minnesota, But Remains Silent on ICE Killings

President Donald Trump took hard aim at immigrants, especially Somali Americans in Minnesota, in his Feb. 24 State of the Union address.
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Bad Bunny Was the Biggest Winner at Super Bowl LX

A historic halftime show, fresh Grammy wins, and a global audience put Bad Bunny at the center of debates about culture, language, and belonging in America.