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Stories of the Week: February 10

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 Read more
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Stories of the Week: February 3

Happy Friday! From a federal judge fighting for constitutional rights to several restaurants showing their support in the DC area, these are the are top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants’ well-being this week. . – Mia Portillo TOP STORY OF THE WEEK President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeked to end birthright citizenship has sparked Read more
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Stories of the Week: January 27

Happy Friday! From the most recent executive actions out of the White House to Mexico’s engagement with Google over the Gulf name change following a Trump order, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. – Sophia Benavente TOP STORY OF THE WEEK During his first week back in office, President Read more
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Stories of the Week: January 20

Happy Friday! From President Trump’s first immigration victory to ways in which people are resisting immigration restrictions, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. – Marko Sánchez TOP STORY OF THE WEEK The Laken Riley Act orders the Department of Homeland Security to detain migrants accused of theft and other Read more
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Stories of the Week: December 30

Happy Friday! From fears over financial aid applications by students with undocumented parents to a new Dallas dashboard aiding immigrants with essential services, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. – Alexis Reynoso TOP STORY OF THE WEEK Students with undocumented immigrant parents are apprehensive about filling out college financial Read more
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5 Fast Findings: Healthcare Access & Immigrant Well-Being

Im/migrants often face serious obstacles to accessing healthcare, such as lacking health insurance, language barriers, and high costs. These barriers can result from differences in legal status, having a low-income status, or working in low-paying industries. These challenges to receiving health care have consequences for both the mental and physical well-being of im/migrants. As policymakers Read more
