Happy Friday! From a lawsuit against Chicago Police Department for abuse of migrant day laborers to a migrant family’s first year in the city, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sanchez
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
Day laborers in Chicago seeking work at Home Depot were beaten by security personnel and off-duty CPD officers while they were handcuffed.
Migrant Day Laborers Beat by Off-Duty CPD Officers
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
El Paso Shooting Witnesses Still Waiting for U Visa
Five years after the shooting in El Paso that targeted Latine and migrant populations, undocumented witnesses who cooperated with authorities are still awaiting their U Visas.
Undocumented Nurses Join Suit Against Employer
Immigrant nursing staff are shedding light on the injustices in employer contracts that threaten deportation and lawsuits for unpaid debts owned by workers.
TX Executive Order to Seek Reimbursement for Undocumented Healthcare
A new executive action by Gov. Greg Abbott will direct the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to collect information on inpatient and emergency care cases from undocumented individuals.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Anti-Immigrant Riots Swell in UK
The stabbing of three young girls turned anti-immigrant misinformation campaign, leading to riots and counterprotests at immigration-related centers across Britain and Northern Ireland.
15 Arrested Attempting to Cross the Darien Gap
Smugglers were arrested while attempting to cross the Darien Gap with Chinese migrants. The policy instituted by President Mulino of Panama included barbed wire and increased security to block off miles of the area.
Migrant Workers Celebrate the End of an Era
Following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt departure from Bangladesh amid protests, migrant workers outside of the country celebrated as they hope to return home.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
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Marko Sanchez serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. They assist in creating public-facing communications and content such as social media posts, website blogs, and press releases.