Happy Friday! From an IWB special analysis of the potential, Democratic ticket for President to a Greek lab attempting to put a name to unidentified migrants who passed away on their journey, these are the top stories impacting the well-being of immigrants this week. —Marko Sanchez
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
The Im/migrant Well-Being Collaborative is analyzing Vice President Harris’s track record on immigration and that of her top vice-presidential contenders.
Kamala Harris & the VP Contenders on Im/migrant Well-Being
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
CBO Data Shows Benefits of Immigration
A new report by the Congressional Budget Office expects a nearly $1 trillion reduction in federal deficits, a $1.3 trillion boost to GDP, and additional benefits during FY 2024-2034 due to the immigration surge.
New Pew Research Report on Immigration
A recent Pew Research Center tell-all report on immigration covers the demographics of the current and new migrant population, education assimilation, labor market integration, and more.
Foxtrot to Reopen, Migrant Workers Tell Their Story
The high-end, Chicago-based grocer is set to reopen after a shift in leadership. Migrant workers laid off by the sudden closures talk about how they stocked items in the store that they couldn’t afford.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Paris Relocates Migrants Ahead of Olympics
As the 2024 Olympics in Paris rev up, Parisian officials are working to remove asylum seekers, refugees, and unhoused people in an attempt to beautify the city.
Tunisian Migrants in Unsuitable Conditions
A domestic report from the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights found that over half of migrants live in the streets, tents, and other outdoor encampments. Similarly, 77% of migrants intercepted on their way to Europe faced physical or verbal abuse from officers.
Migrant Caravan Advances Through Southern Mexico
A caravan of over 2,000 migrants has advanced through southern Mexico as they attempt to reach the U.S. Many fear that post-election changes will impact their status on arrival.
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.