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Immigration has been a central issue in the 2024 presidential race, with candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties proposing immigration policies that will inevitably affect im/migrant well-being. The episode, sponsored by the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center at the University of South Florida, is moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Aranda (Co-Chair) and features special guests Thomas J. Read more

Happy Friday! From migration policy changes in the EU to celebrating the culinary contributions of immigrants, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Mia Portillo TOP STORY OF THE WEEK The European Union summit in Brussels addresses key topics concerning the future of migration and asylum policies. EU leaders look Read more

Happy Friday! From the immigration rhetoric on the campaign trail to a report displaying the benefits of immigration, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sánchez TOP STORY OF THE WEEK In his latest harmful rhetoric directed toward migrants, Donald Trump suggested migrants have ‘bad genes’; his campaign later Read more

Happy Friday! From the vice-presidential debate on U.S. immigration to a local doctor advocating for the mental health of immigrant students, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Mia Portillo TOP STORY OF THE WEEK The vice-presidential debate highlights the immigration stances of Vance and Waltz. What economists say about Read more

Happy Friday! From Kamala Harris striking a new tone on immigration to the rejection of anti-immigrant rhetoric, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sánchez TOP STORY OF THE WEEK In a new immigration pitch, Harris proposes new technology and more officers at the border.   Harris To Visit Arizona, U.S.-Mexico Border Read more

On Monday, September 23, Dr. Elizabeth Vaquera, Co-Chair of the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative, participated in a panel at American University (AU) alongside leading immigration scholars and policy practitioners. The discussion focused on the impact of U.S. immigration policies and their role in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.    Read more