Happy Friday! DACA recipients continue to face uncertainty due to ongoing legal challenges, while volunteers assist Ukrainian refugees in settling into Ames. These are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants.. – Alexis Reynoso
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
Amid President Donald Trump’s push for “the largest deportation program in American history,” DACA recipients face heightened uncertainty. The ongoing legal challenges to DACA, which shields them from deportation, exacerbate their fears for the future.
DACA recipients worry about being ensnared in Trump’s immigration crackdown
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
DeSantis and Florida Lawmakers Reach Deal on Immigration Enforcement Powers
A new compromise among GOP lawmakers ends a feud by revoking Governor DeSantis’s authority to transport migrants, previously exercised.
Idaho House passes bill to allow law enforcement to engage in immigration regulation
The Trump administration has eliminated a program that provides temporary protected status for Venezuelans in the US.
Immigration crackdowns raise mental health concerns for NC immigrant communities
As President Donald Trump’s second term begins, North Carolina’s Latino immigrant population faces increased mental health challenges due to his administration’s strict immigration policies.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Guatemala Gives U.S. Another Migrant Deportation Deal
Germany’s chancellor’s new far-right policy on restricting migration has been met with heavy protests. So far, the policy has been surrounded by controversy and speculation in politics in the country.
More than 100 Indian Migrants Deported by the US Arrive Home
A U.S. military plane carrying 104 deported Indians landed in northern India, the first such flight amid a Trump administration crackdown, coinciding with Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming Washington visit.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
Fight Fear With Education, Immigration Lawyer Tells Island Crowd
International Allies, Rivals, and Immigration Attitudes
Ukrainian refugees in Ames fear losing humanitarian parole. How a volunteer group is helping
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Alexis Reynoso is a Graduate Fellow with Im/migrant Well Being Collaborate, dedicated to supporting immigrant communities by advocating for their health and well-being. As a Master’s student in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology, Alexis merges her academic knowledge with her passion for social impact, by doing research that will help positively impact Im/migrant communities.