We take a local look at two immigration stories. The community power of Filipinos is celebrated with a new street name. And the wake of redistricting in New York State, together with the legalization of immigrant voting in municipal elections and the impending redistricting in New York City. Read More
This week we look at two scenes of less visible violence. We highlight the story of immigrant women of color, denied abortion rights and reproductive health care. And we report on an NYC-based immigrant justice group fighting the state violence directed at queer and LGBT detainees in the US. Read More
This week, JHISN takes a critical look at how immigrant politics are playing out at the national level, under a Democratic-led government. We offer our report with an eye on the future and grassroots justice struggles in our own backyard. Read More
This week’s newsletter highlights the press conference and demonstration by several immigrant justice groups in front of the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center on Tax Day. Participants emphasized that they pay taxes for government programs but rarely receive any benefits from those programs. Read More
Our newsletter this week reports on the red tape that Ukraine’s refugees face if they do make it to the US and reviews the many podcasts you can listen to that will broaden your understanding of immigration issues. We conclude with an invitation to share with us what you are listening to if we have missed a favorite podcast of your own! Read More
This week we offer a review of the internationally-acclaimed documentary Flee and follow-up on a the ‘March to Albany,’ as hundreds of immigrant activists arrived in the capitol calling for budget justice, and a permanent fix to gaps in the safety net for tens of thousands of immigrant New Yorkers. Read More
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