As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From how the nation’s capital has been recently affected by immigration enforcement to what a shifting immigrant landscape means for Japan, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.
– Sophia Benavente
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK
As the number of America’s immigration population declines for the first time in over 50 years, Pew Research Center shares an analysis of Census Bureau data. Breaking down what the numbers mean, the analysis provides insights on how im/migrant demographics have evolved over time.
What the data says about immigrants in the U.S.
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Trump vowed to make Washington streets safer. In one neighborhood, people feel less safe than ever.
Since the National Guard was deployed in the nation’s capital, a new sense of concern over public safety has filled the streets of once vibrant D.C. neighborhoods.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia files new bid to stay in the US
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who has been at the center of one of the most highly publicized cases in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, is seeking to remain in the United States by renewing his bid for asylum.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Japan denies giving away city to Tanzania after misinformation sparks anti-immigration backlash
Widespread misinformation about a cultural exchange program sparked a public panic in Japan, reflecting a recent rise in conservative attitudes towards immigration and a recent rise in anti-foreigner sentiment.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
He was a child refugee. Now he’s a bishop navigating Trump’s deportation push.
Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where ‘American Gothic’ was created
Thank you for reading the IWB Stories of the Week series! Stay tuned for next week’s edition.
Sophia Benavente is a Law & Policy Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. She contributes by writing blog posts, translating materials, and assisting with research.