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 JD Vance’s claim that immigrants drive up housing costs
NATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
A Wisconsin City Welcomed New Refugees. Then the Angry Billboards Went Up.
Refugees in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, face opposition and anti-immigration sentiments. Varying perspectives on these newcomers have sparked resentment.
Denver mayor visits Washington D.C. to tout city’s response to immigration crisis
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston shares plans for the city in response to the influx of asylum seekers.
An immigration lawyer comments on surge in immigration in Charleroi, a town in Pennsylvania.
INTERNATIONAL STORIES OF THE WEEK
New policy proposals tighten restrictions on the migrant influx in France, as political dynamics shift right during the transition of power.
Migration continues to be a challenge for Mexico as Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to take office
Mexico’s new president makes history as the first woman to take office, while the country grapples with what future immigration policies will look like under her administration.
6 migrants shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire
Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying migrants near the Mexico-Guatemala border, resulting in six deaths.
HEART-WARMERS OF THE WEEK
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Mia Portillo serves as the Communications Intern at the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative. She assists in creating public-facing communications and content.