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 Donald Trump initiated some of his most contentious immigration promises. What might be the short- and long-term effects?
Fact check: Trump’s First-weel Immigration Orders – What are the Effects?
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
What are sanctuary cities, and why is Trump targeting them?
The Trump administration has intensified its stance against sanctuary cities, threatening to cut federal funding and prosecute local officials who hinder federal deportation efforts.
Amid rising raids and deportations, a U.S. veteran and Navajo residents facing ID checks have raised accusations of racial profiling. Now, even American citizens are advised to carry identification to avoid being caught in sweeping immigration operations.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
Colombia Agrees to Accept Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens Tariffs
Facing threats of steep tariffs from President Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has agreed to allow U.S. military planes to transport deportees into Colombia. This decision comes after Petro initially refused two such flights, citing the inhumane treatment of the deportees.
Arrested under Biden, deported under Trump: Guatemalans sent back and welcomed with cookies
Guatemalan Vice President Karin Herrera and other officials are welcoming deportees from the United States, many of whom have lived and worked there for years but no longer feel safe as undocumented immigrants.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
Mexico to question Google over Gulf name change after Trump Order
ICE threatens immigrants across Chicago, but the people fight back
We fought back against Trump’s Muslim ban. We’ll fight his new assault on immigrant rights, too.
Thank you for reading the IWB Stories of the Week series! Stay tuned for next week’s edition.
Sophia Benavente is a Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well- Being Collaborative. She contributes by writing blog posts, translating materials, and assisting with research.