Fatema Hosseini, Author at Borderless Magazine NFP

Environment and Health Featured Immigration Policy Investigation

‘They Took Away My Son’s Life’: A Migrant Family Grapples with Loss After a Deadly Arson

More than a year after a fire in a Chicago apartment displaced 23 residents and claimed two lives, survivors like Mariana Peña Ramírez are seeking justice.

Fatema HosseiniJanuary 13, 2026

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Venezuelans, Haitians in Chicago Confront Deportation: ‘People Are in Shock’

As the Supreme Court supports the rollback of TPS, Chicago immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti plead for protection.

Fatema HosseiniJune 18, 2025

Photo by Max Herman

Immigration Policy

What to Know About Trump’s New Travel Ban

Trump’s latest executive order blocks immigrants and visitors from 12 countries and imposes partial entry restrictions on seven others.

Fatema HosseiniJune 11, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Labor and Economics

From a Cup Of Coffee With My Father to Brewing a Business: The Story of Mai Coffee

After the passing of his father, Alan Phung discovered his roots through coffee.

Fatema HosseiniJune 5, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Enforcement and Courts

ICE Target Noncitizens as Cases Dismissed in Immigration Court in Chicago

Federal agents are detaining immigrants immediately after court hearings, raising concerns over due process.

Stephen Franklin and Fatema HosseiniJune 3, 2025

Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS/Alamy Live News

Immigration Policy

Trump Administration Pauses Visa Cancellations After Legal Pushback

The policy reversal followed mounting lawsuits and backlash from universities and state officials.

Fatema HosseiniMay 28, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Labor and Economics

Trump’s Tariffs Raising Prices in Chicago’s Immigrant-Owned Grocery Stores

Local grocers and consumers are feeling the pinch as new tariffs drive up the cost of imported food.

Fatema HosseiniMay 13, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Immigration Policy

Fleeing Hardship, Building a Dream: The Story Behind Chicago’s Beloved Shokolad Cafe

After leaving Ukraine with little more than faith and determination, Halyana Fedus built a life serving food and hope to her Chicago community.

Fatema HosseiniApril 24, 2025

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Chicago’s Venezuelan Community in Limbo amid Trump’s Push to End Deportation Protections

Although a federal appeals court upheld a judge’s move to halt deportation protections, Venezuelans in Chicago say the community is still living with uncertainty.

Fatema HosseiniApril 22, 2025

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

REAL ID deadline is May 7. Here’s what you need to know.

REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights, enter military bases, and enter federal courthouses. But not everyone will need one.

Fatema HosseiniApril 14, 2025

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Chicago’s Ukrainian Community Looks for Hope Amid Ongoing War: ‘I Just Want Ukraine to Be Peaceful Again’

Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, over 30,000 Ukrainians have rebuilt their life in Chicago. Now, under Trump, they face uncertainty even as the war continues.

Fatema HosseiniApril 1, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Immigrant Advocates Committed to ‘Fighting Back’ Against Proposed Trump Travel Ban

After Trump’s proposed travel ban leaked, immigrant advocacy groups said the reported plan would disproportionately impact Arab, African and Asian countries.

Fatema HosseiniMarch 26, 2025

Fatema Hosseini/Borderless Magazine

Arts & Culture

How Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Celebrate Nowruz Away From Home

Spring kicks off the return of Nowruz, a 3,000-year-old celebration that marks the start of the Persian calendar year.

Fatema Hosseini and Tara MobasherMarch 21, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

City’s Immigrant Committee Holds First Meeting Since Trump Takes Office

Chicago officials said they’ve focused on the ground efforts to ensure constituents know their rights amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Fatema Hosseini and Mauricio PeñaMarch 19, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Rohingya Refugees’ Dreams of Family Reunification Shattered With Trump’s Resettlement Freeze

After years of waiting, Chicago’s Rohingya community now fears longer delays to reunite with loved ones as Trump suspends refugee admissions.

Fatema HosseiniMarch 18, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Chicago Mayor Defends Sanctuary City Status in D.C. Here’s What to Know

During the congressional hearing, Johnson highlighted Chicago’s diverse migrant history and how sanctuary policies strengthen trust.

Fatema Hosseini and Hillary FloresMarch 5, 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

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

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

Katrina Pham/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

A People’s Agenda for Immigration Under Trump

Chicagoans share the immigration policies and changes they will be working toward during President Trump’s second term.

Aydali Campa, Fatema Hosseini and Katrina PhamJanuary 20, 2025

Fatema Hosseini/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

City Council Blocks Effort to Weaken Chicago’s ‘Welcoming’ Ordinance

Ald. Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares' proposal would have reinstated a controversial practice of allowing police to cooperate with federal immigration agents.

Fatema HosseiniJanuary 16, 2025

Fatema Hosseini/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

How Trump Made Gains Among Chinatown Voters

Donald Trump’s increased support in Chinatown reflects a broader national trend driven by misinformation, economic frustration and shifts in social values, community leaders say.

Fatema HosseiniJanuary 14, 2025

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Veteran Reflects on Military Service and Afghanistan’s Legacy with Afghan Journalist

Throughout his two decades of service, Kevin Burke was deployed several times to Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. The experience shaped his perspective on Afghan people fighting for freedom against the Taliban.

Fatema HosseiniDecember 3, 2024

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

How Immigrant Communities Are Feeling as They Cast Their Vote for President

As voters head to the polls, immigrant communities share what’s at stake for them this election.

Aydali Campa, Katrina Pham and Fatema HosseiniNovember 5, 2024

Mauricio Pena/Borderless Magazine

Environment and Health Immigration Policy

Chicago Will End Troubled Staffing Contract, Merge Homeless, Migrant Systems By 2025

The new system will offer 6,800 beds despite a projected need for 11,000 spaces for all Chicagoans experiencing homelessness.

Katrina Pham and Fatema HosseiniOctober 21, 2024

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Environment and Health

Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter Shutters After Troubling Year

City officials' decision to consolidate city-run migrant shelters comes as the number of residents has dwindled and fewer asylum seekers are arriving in Chicago.

Fatema Hosseini and Aydali CampaOctober 1, 2024

Fatema Hosseini

‘They Took Away My Son’s Life’: A Migrant Family Grapples with Loss After a Deadly Arson

Venezuelans, Haitians in Chicago Confront Deportation: ‘People Are in Shock’

What to Know About Trump’s New Travel Ban

From a Cup Of Coffee With My Father to Brewing a Business: The Story of Mai Coffee

ICE Target Noncitizens as Cases Dismissed in Immigration Court in Chicago

Trump Administration Pauses Visa Cancellations After Legal Pushback

Trump’s Tariffs Raising Prices in Chicago’s Immigrant-Owned Grocery Stores

Fleeing Hardship, Building a Dream: The Story Behind Chicago’s Beloved Shokolad Cafe

Chicago’s Venezuelan Community in Limbo amid Trump’s Push to End Deportation Protections

REAL ID deadline is May 7. Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago’s Ukrainian Community Looks for Hope Amid Ongoing War: ‘I Just Want Ukraine to Be Peaceful Again’

Immigrant Advocates Committed to ‘Fighting Back’ Against Proposed Trump Travel Ban

How Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Celebrate Nowruz Away From Home

City’s Immigrant Committee Holds First Meeting Since Trump Takes Office

Rohingya Refugees’ Dreams of Family Reunification Shattered With Trump’s Resettlement Freeze

Chicago Mayor Defends Sanctuary City Status in D.C. Here’s What to Know

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

What Trump’s Sanctuary Lawsuit Means for Chicago Immigrants

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

A People’s Agenda for Immigration Under Trump

City Council Blocks Effort to Weaken Chicago’s ‘Welcoming’ Ordinance

How Trump Made Gains Among Chinatown Voters

Veteran Reflects on Military Service and Afghanistan’s Legacy with Afghan Journalist

How Immigrant Communities Are Feeling as They Cast Their Vote for President

Chicago Will End Troubled Staffing Contract, Merge Homeless, Migrant Systems By 2025

Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter Shutters After Troubling Year

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