Understanding the Chaos: Inside the 2025 Immigration Enforcement Surge
With immigration arrests surging in 2025, confusion about law enforcement actions and what's permissible is at an all-time high. We help clear the air.
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The Latina-Led Women’s March That Confronted Fascism in 1937: A Lost Chapter of U.S. History
In 1937, 5,000 women marched through Tampa’s Ybor City to confront fascism in what would become one of the largest political demonstrations led by Latinas in U.S. history. Yet, few know about it.
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
In this article from The Conversation, Allissa V. Richardson explores the power of smartphone witnessing and Latino mobile journalists against state violence.
ICE Raids in Los Angeles Spark Widespread Protests and National Outrage
Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles last week led to over 100 arrests, citywide protests, and the deployment of National Guard troops under presidential authority.
Trump Revoked TPS for Venezuelans, Now What?
On May 19, the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s decision to revoke TPS for Venezuelans who had been granted TPS in 2023, stripping 350,000 people of legal status, work authorization, and protection from deportation in one sweeping move.
Sanctuary Cities: What Are They Really?
Since the term "sanctuary city" is a political term, not a legal one, it's easy for anti-immigrant advocates to paint them as lawless. Given the confusion, we took a deep dive into what they do and don't do, and what the data tells us about the results of these policies.
Book Bans Continue to Surge: Why the Government Wants to Ban Knowledge
Books aren’t just entertainment; they’re resistance, empathy, education, and more. We explore what's at stake with the increase in book bans.
The Rise of Propaganda and How to Spot It
Propaganda today doesn’t look like it used to, and it’s getting harder to separate fact from manipulation. These strategies will help.
Due Process in Peril: How the Debate on Criminality is Opening the Door to a Constitutional Crisis
In recent weeks, two alarming cases have highlighted growing concerns about due process violations in U.S. immigration enforcement. A U.S. citizen was detained on immigration charges in Florida, while a Maryland resident was wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite court protections, raising fundamental questions about constitutional rights and the rule of law.
New USCIS Policy Expands Social Media Scrutiny of Immigrants and Raises First Amendment Alarms
A major change is underway in U.S. immigration policy: USCIS can now deny green cards, student visas, and other immigration benefits based on an applicant’s public social media activity if it’s deemed supportive of antisemitic terrorism or harassment.
The Latina-Led Women’s March That Confronted Fascism in 1937: A Lost Chapter of U.S. History
In 1937, 5,000 women marched through Tampa’s Ybor City to confront fascism in what would become one of the largest political demonstrations led by Latinas in U.S. history. Yet, few know about it.
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
In this article from The Conversation, Allissa V. Richardson explores the power of smartphone witnessing and Latino mobile journalists against state violence.
ICE Raids in Los Angeles Spark Widespread Protests and National Outrage
Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles last week led to over 100 arrests, citywide protests, and the deployment of National Guard troops under presidential authority.
Trump Revoked TPS for Venezuelans, Now What?
On May 19, the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s decision to revoke TPS for Venezuelans who had been granted TPS in 2023, stripping 350,000 people of legal status, work authorization, and protection from deportation in one sweeping move.
Sanctuary Cities: What Are They Really?
Since the term "sanctuary city" is a political term, not a legal one, it's easy for anti-immigrant advocates to paint them as lawless. Given the confusion, we took a deep dive into what they do and don't do, and what the data tells us about the results of these policies.
Book Bans Continue to Surge: Why the Government Wants to Ban Knowledge
Books aren’t just entertainment; they’re resistance, empathy, education, and more. We explore what's at stake with the increase in book bans.
The Rise of Propaganda and How to Spot It
Propaganda today doesn’t look like it used to, and it’s getting harder to separate fact from manipulation. These strategies will help.
Due Process in Peril: How the Debate on Criminality is Opening the Door to a Constitutional Crisis
In recent weeks, two alarming cases have highlighted growing concerns about due process violations in U.S. immigration enforcement. A U.S. citizen was detained on immigration charges in Florida, while a Maryland resident was wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite court protections, raising fundamental questions about constitutional rights and the rule of law.
New USCIS Policy Expands Social Media Scrutiny of Immigrants and Raises First Amendment Alarms
A major change is underway in U.S. immigration policy: USCIS can now deny green cards, student visas, and other immigration benefits based on an applicant’s public social media activity if it’s deemed supportive of antisemitic terrorism or harassment.