February 2025

Arts & Culture

Remembering Tuyet Le, A Champion Of Civil Rights, Community Empowerment — And Laughter

Le helped build Asian American political power and fought for immigrants, refugees and disabled people. She inspired so many people she met — including me.

Mick Dumke Block Club ChicagoFebruary 27, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Immigration Policy

After Fleeing War, a Family Preserved Their Polish Heritage in a Belmont Cragin Home

Christopher Lorenc’s family lived in displacement camps after fleeing war-torn Poland. They resettled and made their home a haven for other Polish immigrants in Chicago.

Fatema HosseiniFebruary 25, 2025

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Environment and Health

State Regulators Rein in Peoples Gas Pipeline Replacement Effort After State Investigation

The Illinois Commerce Commission gave Peoples Gas the green light to resume work to replace Chicago's natural pipelines that pose safety risks with some exceptions.

Aydali CampaFebruary 20, 2025

Benjamin Rasmussen for ProPublica

Enforcement and Courts Immigration Policy

Boxed Up: A Portrait of an Immigrant Community Living Under Threat of Deportation

The Nicaraguans who keep Wisconsin’s dairy farms, restaurants and factories working are sending home their most prized possessions, bracing for potential mass deportations. “We don’t have much, but what we do have is important.”

Melissa Sanchez, ProPublicaFebruary 20, 2025

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Syrians in Chicago Celebrate Fall of Assad While Facing Uncertainty in Trump-Era

After years of turmoil, Syrian refugees find hope in the wake of a regime change, but face new challenges under recently inaugurated President Trump.

Tara MobasherFebruary 18, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

What Trump’s Sanctuary Lawsuit Means for Chicago Immigrants

The Justice Department’s lawsuit seeks to overturn local laws that limit Chicago’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Fatema Hosseini and Tara MobasherFebruary 13, 2025

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

As Told To

Rwanda Refugee Guides Newcomers Starting New Lives in Chicago: ‘I’m in the Right Place’

David spent most of his childhood in a Zimbabwe refugee camp before resettling in the United States. He now helps refugees start a new life in Chicago.

Aydali CampaFebruary 11, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Letter From the Editor: Facts, Not Fear

Borderless empowers our readers with information to make the best decisions for themselves. This information is critical more now than ever.

Mauricio PeñaFebruary 6, 2025

Paul Biasco for Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Stranded in Mexico: Afghan Asylum Seekers in Limbo After CBP One Shutdown

Hundreds of Afghan migrants face uncertainty after the U.S. abruptly shuts down CBP One, canceling asylum appointments and leaving them in legal limbo.

Fatema HosseiniFebruary 4, 2025

Remembering Tuyet Le, A Champion Of Civil Rights, Community Empowerment — And Laughter

After Fleeing War, a Family Preserved Their Polish Heritage in a Belmont Cragin Home

State Regulators Rein in Peoples Gas Pipeline Replacement Effort After State Investigation

Boxed Up: A Portrait of an Immigrant Community Living Under Threat of Deportation

Syrians in Chicago Celebrate Fall of Assad While Facing Uncertainty in Trump-Era

What Trump’s Sanctuary Lawsuit Means for Chicago Immigrants

Rwanda Refugee Guides Newcomers Starting New Lives in Chicago: ‘I’m in the Right Place’

Letter From the Editor: Facts, Not Fear

Stranded in Mexico: Afghan Asylum Seekers in Limbo After CBP One Shutdown

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