What is the Status of DACA? Blog Post
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has been under attack for several years. Now, the program remains active but hasn’t accepted new applicants since 2021 amid court challenges.
Beneficiario de DACA lucha por sus sueños Blog Post
Después de ser detenido por las autoridades de inmigración, un inmigrante mexicano de 27 años encuentra la oportunidad de obtener educación con el programa de Consideración de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia, también conocido como DACA.
A DACA Recipient on Fighting for His Dreams Blog Post
After being detained by immigration authorities, a 27-year-old Mexican immigrant finds a chance for an education with the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.
Should I Apply for DACA? Can I Renew? Lawyer Answers DACA Recipients’ Questions Blog Post
Vanessa Esparza-López, a supervising attorney with the National Immigrant Justice Center’s Immigrant Legal Defense Project, explains how the Supreme Court’s ruling will impact DACA recipients.
“I was Overwhelmed with Joy and Relief”: A DACA Recipient Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision to Protect DACA Blog Post
For Mexican immigrant Selina Armenta, today’s Supreme Court decision on DACA means that her life can remain stable a little longer.
La Corte Suprema Protege DACA: Comprendiendo la decisión de la Corte y la póliza de inmigración de la era de Obama Blog Post
La Corte Suprema rechazó el término de DACA por parte del presidente Trump hoy. La póliza ha permitido a más de 825,000 inmigrantes trabajar e ir a la escuela en los Estados Unidos desde 2012.
Supreme Court Protects DACA: Understanding the Court’s Decision and the Obama-era immigration policy Blog Post
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s termination of DACA today. The policy has allowed over 825,000 immigrants to work and go to school in the United States since 2012.
ICE Has Access to DACA Recipients’ Personal Information Despite Promises Suggesting Otherwise, Internal Emails Show Blog Post
Trump promised that information from DACA applications would not be sent to deportation agents. But internal emails show that ICE can access databases where that information is kept — and DHS decided not to tell Congress.
‘Dreamers’ attend Supreme Court arguments today in the case against Trump’s move to end DACA Blog Post
Two Chicago DACA recipients tell Borderless just what’s at stake with the case challenging temporary relief for young immigrants
Laura Mendoza on the uncertain future of DACA Blog Post
In April, President Donald Trump pledged not to deport undocumented immigrants with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status — aka “Dreamers” — telling the more than 875,000 people brought to the U.S. illegally as children that they should “rest easy.”
Zarna Patel on studying to be a doctor with DACA Blog Post
After 21 years of secrecy, Zarna Patel is stepping out of the shadows and claiming her undocumented identity.
REAL ID deadline is May 7. Here’s what you need to know. Blog Post
REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights, enter military bases, and enter federal courthouses. But not everyone will need one.
A People’s Agenda for Immigration Under Trump Blog Post
Chicagoans share the immigration policies and changes they will be working toward during President Trump’s second term.
What Borderless Is Watching on the Immigration Beat in 2025 Blog Post
President Donald Trump’s second term, environmental policy and more stories we will follow in the new year.
With Trump’s Win, Chicago Immigrants Vow to “Fight Back” Blog Post
Despite fears about Trump’s immigration policies, immigrant community leaders gathered in Chicago on Wednesday to call for unity.
Donald Trump Defeats Harris in Race for White House Blog Post
After a contentious campaign, Donald Trump was projected to surpass 270 electoral votes, enough to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
How Immigrant Communities Are Feeling as They Cast Their Vote for President Blog Post
As voters head to the polls, immigrant communities share what’s at stake for them this election.
Where Harris and Trump Stand on the Border and Other Immigration Policies Blog Post
While Vice President Kamala Harris has shifted her stance on the border to align more closely with Donald Trump, the candidates diverge on DACA, temporary protected status, and deportation.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance as an Undocumented Student Blog Post
Undocumented students entering college can’t apply for federal financial aid, but some local and national scholarships and assistance attempt to bridge this gap.
What You Need To Know About The New Protections For Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Blog Post
The Biden administration announced a plan to offer protection for noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens.
Where to Find Free, or Low-Cost Mental Health Support in Chicago Blog Post
Borderless compiled a list of organizations across the Chicagoland area that provide free or low-cost mental health support.
LexisNexis’ Contract with ICE Allows for Illegal Surveillance of Immigrants, Lawsuit Claims Blog Post
The Chicago ICE Field Office conducted more than 13,000 searches of the LexisNexis database between March and September 2021.
Remembering the Muslim Travel Ban 5 Years On Blog Post
A new book by Reece Jones chronicles the aftermath of Trump’s ban on nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Midwestern community colleges work to lure, and keep, students struggling with poverty and other barriers Blog Post
From free tuition to food pantries, two-year colleges try to counteract plunging enrollments with new programs to make college more affordable and accessible
Estudiantes inmigrantes de universidades comunitarias batallan encontrando apoyo durante el COVID Blog Post
Todos los martes y jueves a las 10:30 a.m. Lien Tang se toma un descanso de su trabajo de atención domiciliaria en Evanston y centra su atención en su clase de inglés en línea. Para entonces, ya se perdió las primeras dos horas del curso que toma en un colegio comunitario local. Si Tang, de 40 años, tiene suerte, su descanso se alinea perfectamente con su turno para leer en voz alta a la clase. Si el profesor la llama en cualquier otro momento, pierde la oportunidad de participar. Read in English “En persona es mejor porque vas, necesitas sentarte...
Immigrant Community College Students Struggle to Find Support During COVID Blog Post
City Colleges of Chicago immigrant students balance extra work hours, technology issues and limited English proficiency with remote learning.
El movimiento del santuario 15 años después Blog Post
La pastora de Chicago Emma Lozano analiza el movimiento para mantener a los inmigrantes indocumentados con sus familias y una exhibición relacionada con la MCA.
The Sanctuary Movement 15 Years On Blog Post
Chicago pastor Emma Lozano discusses the movement to keep undocumented immigrants with their families and a related MCA exhibit.
Inmigrantes de Chicago se manifiestan por el derecho a convertirse en ciudadanos de su hogar de toda la vida Blog Post
Los manifestantes detuvieron el tráfico mientras pedían su proceso hacia la ciudadanía para 11 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados en los Estados Unidos.
Chicago’s Immigrants Rally for the Right to Become Citizens in Their Longtime Home Blog Post
Protestors halted traffic as they called for a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 8-Oct. 15 Blog Post
Get a free copy of our comic book, give local journalists feedback on their work and learn about the case for opening the U.S.-Mexico border.
Illinois pondrá fin a la detención de inmigrantes con un nuevo proyecto de ley Blog Post
El gobernador de Illinois, JB Pritzker, firmó hoy la ley Illinois Way Forward Act, que pondrá fin a la detención de inmigrantes en el estado en 2022 y ampliará las protecciones para las comunidades de inmigrantes.
Illinois To End Immigrant Detention with New Bill Blog Post
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Way Forward Act today, which will end immigrant detention in the state in 2022 and expand protections for immigrant communities.
Musicians Who Make Good Neighbors Blog Post
Chicago band Quinto Imperio, whose members grew up in a predominantly immigrant neighborhood, has never stopped supporting its community while chasing its ambitions — even through the pandemic.
Músicos que son buenos vecinos Blog Post
La banda de Chicago Quinto Imperio, cuyos integrantes crecieron en un barrio predominantemente inmigrante, nunca ha dejado de apoyar a su comunidad mientras persigue sus sueños, incluso durante la pandemia.
“Este trabajo es mi llamado”: Una vendedora de tamales se aferra a su barrio Blog Post
Cuando la pandemia golpeó a su comunidad en La Villita, Elizeth Arguelles, emprendedora y beneficiaria de DACA originaria de Chicago, duplicó su trabajo comunitario.
“This Work Calls Me”: A Tamale Vendor Embraces Her Streets Blog Post
When the pandemic struck her community in Little Village, Chicago, self-made entrepreneur and DACA recipient Elizeth Arguelles doubled down on her community care.
How a Social Worker is Centering Immigrant Survivors of Violence Blog Post
Chicago organizer Carolina Gallo provides support to survivors of domestic abuse who are often failed by — or fearful of — existing systems.
Cómo es que una trabajadora social se centra en ayudar a las inmigrantes sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica Blog Post
Carolina Gallo es una organizadora comunitaria en Chicago que ayuda a las sobrevivientes de abuso doméstico quienes muchas veces, son defraudadas por los sistemas existentes o les tienen miedo.
Una agenda de inmigración para y por el pueblo Blog Post
Organizadores locales comparten las políticas de inmigración que consideran deberían priorizar el presidente Biden.
A People’s Agenda for Immigration Blog Post
Local organizers share the immigration policies that they believe President Biden should prioritize.
Ten Things to Watch and Read about Immigration this Winter Blog Post
From stories about undocumented immigrants to comedies about first-generation families, here are some of our favorite things to watch and read about immigration.
Waiting for Presidential Election Results, Chicagoans Show up to Protect their Vote Blog Post
Less than a day after voting polls closed, immigrant community members rallied in downtown Chicago to defend the election.
What You Need to Know About the New Restrictions on Work Visas Blog Post
How Trump’s new executive order impacts American companies and immigrants who work or want to work in the United States.
Lo que necesitas saber sobre las nuevas restricciones en las visas de trabajo Blog Post
Cómo es que la nueva orden ejecutiva de Trump impacta en las compañías americanas y en los inmigrantes que trabajan o que quieren trabajar en los Estados Unidos.
Despachos de COVID-19: La Comunidad Mexicana de Wicker Park Mantiene Esperanza A Pesar De Que Su Demografía Ha Sido Duramente Afectada Por La Pandemia Blog Post
El coronavirus ha devastado comunidades mexicoamericanas en Illinois. Pero en el barrio de Wicker Park de Chicago, una familia trabaja y espera un mejor mañana.
Dispatches from COVID-19: Finding Hope in Wicker Park’s Mexican Community Blog Post
Coronavirus has devastated Latino communities in Illinois. But in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, one family is working and hoping for a better tomorrow.
Why 16.7 million people were left out of the COVID-19 stimulus plan Blog Post
Author Daniel Denvir on the “bipartisan war on immigrants” and how it’s falling apart.
FOIA Tips Page
The Freedom of Information Act is a law that allows people to ask for and receive documents and data from the government. But when it comes to the immigration system, it can be hard to know just who to ask to find out the information you need. Borderless Magazine put together this tip sheet to help journalists and community members navigate the FOIA system. Thanks to the Little Village Solidarity Network and Organized Communities Against Deportation for contributing tips! And a very special thanks to Borderless Magazine board member and Chicago Headline Club FOIA Fest organizer Maria Ines Zamudio for many...
The fight to release Beto Blog Post
After ICE detained Jesus Alberto “Beto” Lopez Gutierrez on his drive home from camping, his family has banded together to challenge his detention and deportation.
An organizer challenges the way we think about — and police — immigration today Blog Post
Tania Unzueta is a fierce advocate for the rights of undocumented immigrants around the country.
A health advocate talks about growing up in Little Village and her memories of crossing the border as a child Blog Post
Jimena Martinez migrated to the United States with her parents and two siblings when she was five years old.
