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Life in Legal Limbo: Navigating Chicago’s Immigration Court Alone Immigration Policy Staff pick Trending

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.

Stephen Franklin and Katrina PhamMay 14, 2024

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Agnes Kanjinga, azali moto ya mayele As Told To Black Immigrants Today Visuals

Agnes Kanjinga, azali moto ya mayele

A longwe na Congo mpo na kokima mobulu oyo ezali kokoba. Mpo na koluka ndako ya libateli mpo na bana na ye, ayaki na Chicago mpe a zwaki lisanga na ye.

Sayou CooperMay 14, 2024

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

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