Happy Friday! From harmful rhetoric at the Republican National Convention to a Mexico City family providing healthcare to migrants, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sanchez
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
Misleading statements at the Republican National Convention included harmful rhetoric about immigration that lacked factual support.
FACT CHECK: The Republican National Convention
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
DC Crackdown on Unregistered Mopeds Needs Education Component
The DC initiative has come under fire from community advocates who argue that education is necessary for first-time offenders, a predominantly migrant population that is unaware of the new ordinance.
Border Policy is Changing the Rhetoric and Demography of the South
Residents of northern Florida claim that hostilities have increased as the political landscape hardens due to the arrival of migrants.
Migrant Farmworkers Face Exploitation in MI
Migrant labor props up Michigan’s billion-dollar agriculture economy, yet researchers continue to find signs of wage theft and unethical business practices.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Violent in Dublin
Irish officials and agitators clashed outside a building designated for asylum seeker accommodations. So far, fifteen people have been charged for damage to police vehicles, instances of arson, and injuries to officers.
Economy and Immigration Aren’t Turning Europe to the Far-Right
While migrants continue to make headlines, the underlying effects of uncertainty in technological advancement and rising nationalism may help explain the ongoing surge of far-right movements.
Panama Agrees To Darien Gap Closing
President Mulino of Panama has reaffirmed the plan to limit immigration to the US beyond the US-Mexico border. The plan is moving forward despite a lack of capabilities, personnel, and detention centers.
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.