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What is the Status of DACA? Immigration Policy Trending

What is the Status of DACA?

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.

Fiona WuApril 7, 2025

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What to Know About the Trump Gold Cards and Their Likelihood to Be Approved Immigration Policy Trending

What to Know About the Trump Gold Cards and Their Likelihood to Be Approved

Donald Trump’s proposal to replace EB-5 visas with Gold Cards could change people’s access to the country and affect the economy.

Samantha MonjeApril 4, 2025

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Chicago Department of Public Health Faces Capacity Hurdles With Environmental Inspections Environment Health Trending

Chicago Department of Public Health Faces Capacity Hurdles With Environmental Inspections

Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige said the department faced hurdles in its environmental efforts, including limited capacity to carry out more inspections at a hearing before the City Council Committee on Environmental Protections and Energy.

Aydali CampaApril 2, 2025

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

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

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Chicago Department of Public Health Set to Defend Environmental Justice Efforts at Committee Hearing Environment Health Trending

Chicago Department of Public Health Set to Defend Environmental Justice Efforts at Committee Hearing

The hearing comes as environmental justice advocates grow impatient with the city's unfulfilled promises to install 140 air pollution sensors and pass a cumulative impacts ordinance to protect communities overburdened by pollution.

Aydali CampaMarch 27, 2025

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

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

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Join Borderless Magazine for a House Party at Haymarket House Arts & Culture Event Trending

Join Borderless Magazine for a House Party at Haymarket House

Support Borderless Magazine’s immigration reporting with drinks, food and live house music at Haymarket House.

Sarah LuyengiMarch 26, 2025

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Immigration Attorneys Share Tips for Seeking Legal Assistance During Uncertain Times Immigration Policy Resources Trending

Immigration Attorneys Share Tips for Seeking Legal Assistance During Uncertain Times

With immigration policies rapidly shifting, attorneys say it's important to stay informed about how recent changes may affect your legal status.

Aydali CampaMarch 25, 2025

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How Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Celebrate Nowruz Away From Home Arts & Culture Trending

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

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ICE Illegally Arrested 22 People In The Midwest Since Trump Took Office, New Lawsuit Alleges Immigration Policy Trending

ICE Illegally Arrested 22 People In The Midwest Since Trump Took Office, New Lawsuit Alleges

The National Immigration Justice Center and the ACLU of Illinois are alleging that ICE violated a 2022 federal settlement. A U.S. citizen was among those arrested near Chicago.

Francia Garcia Hernandez, Block Club ChicagoMarch 19, 2025

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