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Stories of the Week: June 3
Happy Friday! From Biden’s executive order limiting asylum to the Vatican’s new perspective on migrant advocacy, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sanchez TOP STORY OF THE WEEK President Biden Limits Asylum In New Executive Action NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK AZ GOP Adds Immigration Measure To November Read more
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During Mental Health Awareness Month, An Urgent Reminder of the Role of Higher Ed in Protecting Immigrant Well-Being
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness on the importance of mental health and well-being. Despite being constantly in the news cycle these days due to the upcoming Presidential election, the mental health and well-being of immigrants, a population subject to particular vulnerabilities and the subject of harsh rhetoric and policies, Read more
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Reflecting on the First Year of the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
In commemoration of its inaugural year, the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative proudly reflects on a year of impactful initiatives that advance immigrant well-being. Established following the first “Im/migrant Well-Being” conference, the Collaborative champions critical issues surrounding immigrant well-being through a multifaceted approach. In the past year, the Collaborative achieved notable milestones: Looking ahead, the Collaborative hopes to expand its Read more
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In Florida, Migrants’ Families are Stressed and Anxious. Here’s Why.
At a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this month on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Sen. Cory Booker shared a plea: “When I hear testimony from people who contribute billions of dollars to our country’s economy, who are our first responders, who teach our children, ‘Dreamers,’ … they live with fear and Read more
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To End Child Labor Violations in Virginia, We Must Fix Our Broken Immigration System
After school, fourteen-year-old Accomack County resident Marcos Cux gets ready for a grueling overnight shift at a chicken slaughterhouse run by Perdue Farms. His tasks include scrubbing blood and fat off steel parts with a pressurized hose that sprays 130-degree water. During one of these overnight shifts, Marcos’ arm was caught in a conveyor belt Read more
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Mental Health: The Silent Crisis Among Immigrants in the United States
In the United States’ dynamic society, immigrants play an essential role in shaping its cultural, economic, and social landscapes. Approximately 46 million individuals born outside its borders contributed to a rich mosaic of experiences, dreams, and challenges in 2022¹. Among these vicissitudes, mental health emerges as a critical yet often overlooked concern, cutting across varied Read more