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We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century Arts & Culture Immigration Policy

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.

Borderless Magazine Staff and Ray SuarezMay 6, 2024

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After Decades of Disinvestment, Black and Latino Leaders Want ‘Profound Transformation’ Amid Migrant Crisis Health Immigration Policy Organizing Staff pick Trending Uncategorized

After Decades of Disinvestment, Black and Latino Leaders Want ‘Profound Transformation’ Amid Migrant Crisis

Although tensions have flared throughout the humanitarian crisis, Black and Brown leaders see an opportunity to unite and advocate for Chicago’s South and West Sides.

Deborah D. DouglasApril 29, 2024

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Chicago’s Longtime Undocumented Immigrants Push Feds for Work Permits: ‘Why Not Us?’ Labor Organizing Trending

Chicago’s Longtime Undocumented Immigrants Push Feds for Work Permits: ‘Why Not Us?’

As new arrivals receive federal work authorization, many undocumented immigrants are stepping out of the shadows and demanding work permits after waiting for decades.

Jacqueline CardenasApril 29, 2024

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Federal Judge Approves $12 Million Settlement Over Botched Hilco Implosion Environment Health Immigration Policy Trending Visuals

Federal Judge Approves $12 Million Settlement Over Botched Hilco Implosion

Despite the settlement, Little Village residents still worry about the long-term health impacts of the implosion and the diesel trucks coming from the new warehouse.

Aydali CampaApril 22, 2024

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Chicago Approves Weekly Reports On Migrant Shelter Evictions Health Immigration Policy Trending

Chicago Approves Weekly Reports On Migrant Shelter Evictions

Under the new ordinance, city departments must make public weekly reports on migrant evictions starting in May.

Katrina PhamApril 17, 2024

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Resource Guides for Immigrants in Chicago Environment Health Resources Trending Where to find

Resource Guides for Immigrants in Chicago

From food assistance to mental health support, we compiled all of our resource guides in one place.

Borderless Magazine StaffApril 15, 2024

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The Revival of Chicago’s Filipino American Rizal Center Arts & Culture Organizing Staff pick Trending Visuals

The Revival of Chicago’s Filipino American Rizal Center

After a protracted legal battle over the building's ownership, Filipino immigrants and Filipino Americans have banded together to restore a community center to its former glory.

Katrina PhamApril 8, 2024

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Chicago Officials Confirm TB Cases at Migrant Shelters Environment Health Immigration Policy Trending

Chicago Officials Confirm TB Cases at Migrant Shelters

The cases add to the mounting concerns about health conditions at the city’s migrant shelters following the death of a 5-year-old and an outbreak of measles cases.

Katrina Pham and Mauricio PeñaApril 3, 2024

Mustafa Hussain for Borderless Magazine

Harmony in Hardship: Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Refugees Bring Immigrant Stories to Life with Music Arts & Culture Education Trending Visuals

Harmony in Hardship: Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Refugees Bring Immigrant Stories to Life with Music

For one night, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Refugee Coalition turned inspirational immigrant stories into a musical journey to bring awareness of the current migrant crisis.

Chelsea VerstegenApril 1, 2024

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Chicago Ordinance Would Require Weekly Reports on Migrant Shelter Evictions Immigration Policy Trending

Chicago Ordinance Would Require Weekly Reports on Migrant Shelter Evictions

If passed by the full City Council, the measure will require departments to report anonymized data on evicted migrants’ age, gender and length of shelter stay.

Katrina PhamMarch 28, 2024

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