Category: News

  • Stories of the Week: June 20 – June 27

    Stories of the Week: June 20 – June 27
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap for June 20th – June 27th. From how the “Big Beautiful Bill” could have consequences for immigration enforcement to how conversations with Honduras regarding border security; here are the top stories impacting the wellbeing of im/migrants. – Sophia Read more

  • Stories of the Week: June 13 – June 20

    Stories of the Week: June 13 – June 20
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap for June 13th – June 20th. From new polling about Americans’ opinions on the current administration’s immigration enforcement policies to the arrest of elected officials who are advocating for the rights of im/migrants, here are the top stories Read more

  • 5 Essential Reads on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

    5 Essential Reads on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
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    By Thomas J. Rachko, Jr. and Sophia Benavente June 16, 2025 June 15th marked the 13th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order. DACA is a United States immigration policy created during the Obama administration to grant young adults who came to the country as children work authorization and protection from Read more

  • ¡Hablemos! With Dr. Christina M. Getrich 

    ¡Hablemos! With Dr. Christina M. Getrich 
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    By Sophia Benavente Dr. Christina M. Getrich is a sociocultural and medical anthropologist whose research examines the health, well-being, and incorporation of immigrants in the United States. Dr. Getrich serves an associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland, as well as a scholar affiliate of Read more

  • Stories of the Week: June 6 – June 13

    Stories of the Week: June 6 – June 13
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap for June 6th – June 13th. From live updates on the protests in Los Angeles, California to a Massachusetts teen being returned home after being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody; these are the top stories Read more

  • Stories of the Week: May 30 – June 6

    Stories of the Week: May 30 – June 6
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap for May 30th – June 6th. From a sweeping travel ban to a violation of due process, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of Im/migrants this past week. – Sophia Benavente TOP STORY OF THE WEEK Read more