Mustafa Hussain for Borderless MagazineNavigating immigration court alone, a refugee’s escape from Afghanistan and more immigrant stories from Chicago.
From inside Immigration court to a woman’s escape from Afghanistan, here is a look at our featured stories this month.
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We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century
Journalist Ray Suarez examines immigration policies in the United States while chronicling the lives of new immigrants across the country in his latest book.
Life In Legal Limbo: Navigating Chicago’s Immigration Court Alone
Fighting for a chance to stay, many immigrants wade alone through backlogs and attorney shortages that plague the immigration court system.
5 Things To Know When Preparing For Immigration Court Without A Lawyer
Getting an attorney can be expensive and hard to find. Here are tips curated by Borderless on how to navigate immigration court.
Lost In Translation: Migrant Kids Struggle In Segregated Chicago Schools
Two years after busloads of migrant children began arriving in Chicago, many have landed in schools where most don’t speak Spanish. Custodians and kindergarten teachers are taking on the role of translator, but students are still falling behind. (Chalkbeat and Block Club Chicago)
This Chicago Author Wants You To Know That Immigrant Voices Matter
Borderless’ new book club features Chicago author Mia P. Manansala and her cozy mystery book series that centers on the Filipino community.
Afghan Refugee Recalls Surviving A Bomb And Fleeing Afghanistan
Nekbahkt, a Hazara Afghan woman and double amputee, was forced to flee Afghanistan leaving behind her husband and disabled brother. She now awaits to be reunited with her husband.
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