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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

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Immigration Policy Organizing

Donald Trump Stoked Fear Even Before Taking Office

On the eve of his inauguration, Donald Trump’s plans to step up ICE raids and seal the border drummed up worries across Chicago.

Mauricio PeñaJanuary 21, 2025

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Borderless Magazine’s Favorite Stories of 2024

An Afghan refugee seeking his pilot license, backlog and attorney shortages in immigration court, Latino residents pushing for more green space on the Southwest Side and more stories Borderless reported on Chicago’s immigrant communities.

Mauricio PeñaDecember 23, 2024

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Immigration Policy

Donald Trump Defeats Harris in Race for White House

After a contentious campaign, Donald Trump was projected to surpass 270 electoral votes, enough to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mauricio Peña, Katrina Pham and Aydali CampaNovember 6, 2024

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Resources

Looking to Buy a Home? These Groups Offer Homeownership Counseling in Chicago

Whether you want to buy a house, a townhouse, or a condo, these organizations can help you get your new home.

Mauricio PeñaSeptember 17, 2024

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Health

Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter in Quarantine After Measles Case: ‘We Are Worried’

The case comes just months after a boy died of sepsis amid health concerns at the city-run shelter.

Mauricio PeñaMarch 8, 2024

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Environment Immigration Policy

We’re Growing! Borderless Wins Report For America Support To Expand Team

The Report for America corps member will cover the intersection of immigration and the environment.

Mauricio PeñaJanuary 11, 2024

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Education Environment

What Borderless Is Watching on the Immigration Beat in 2024

Chicago struggles with housing for migrants, environmental racism and more stories we will be following in the new year.

Mauricio PeñaJanuary 2, 2024

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Visuals

Borderless Magazine’s Favorite Photos of 2023 — and the Stories Behind Them

From a Venezuelan family’s long-awaited reunion to our Black Immigrants Today series, Borderless Magazine’s visual journalists amplified the stories of Chicago’s immigrant communities.

Max Herman and Mauricio PeñaDecember 28, 2023

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Immigration Policy

Borderless Magazine’s Top Stories of 2023

A long-delayed radiation cleanup, an all-women mariachi band, Afghans building community through soccer, and more stories Borderless reported on Chicago’s immigrant communities.

Mauricio PeñaDecember 26, 2023

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Immigration Policy Investigation

Chicago Mayor, Shelter Officials Respond to Living Conditions Following a Borderless Investigation

The response comes just days after a 5-year-old boy fell sick and died, and others were hospitalized.

Mauricio Peña and Sebastian HidalgoDecember 21, 2023

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Environment Health Immigration Policy

5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Ill At Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter

The death of the boy comes just days after a Borderless investigation found inhumane living conditions at the shelter in Pilsen.

Mauricio PeñaDecember 18, 2023

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Environment Health Immigration Policy Investigation

Investigation: Migrants Describe Inhumane Conditions at Chicago’s Largest Shelter

Just days after Illinois Gov. Pritzker shut down a proposed shelter due to health concerns, Venezuelan migrants living in the Pilsen shelter say they are being treated “like dogs.’’

Mauricio Peña, Katrina Pham and Nissa RheeDecember 14, 2023

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Health Resources

Little Village Businesses Can Apply For Up To $3,000 Micro-Grants

Along with financial assistance, the Road to Recovery program offers technical help for businesses struggling during the pandemic.

Mauricio PeñaMarch 9, 2021

Health

More Than 1,000 People Line Up For Community-Led Vaccination Effort In Little Village: ‘A Very Important Moment’

The pop-up vaccinated 1,000 Little Village residents Sunday. It was held at a community location in hopes of eliminating barriers, organizers said.

Mauricio PeñaMarch 5, 2021

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Organizing

Black And Brown Food Pantry, Solidarity March Show Young Activists Are United For Justice: ‘We Are Family’

It's time for Chicago's Black and Latino communities to organize together, Southwest Side activists say. “We face the same struggles …with unemployment, affordable housing, incarceration."

Mauricio PeñaJune 4, 2020