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Chicago's Immigrant Restaurants During COVID-19 Health Labor

Mis Moles’ Chef Struggling to Recover from Pandemic

Legendary Mexican chef Geno Bahena is dealing with long-haul COVID, staff shortages and financial strains at his mole restaurant.

Alexander ShurJune 16, 2021

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As Told To Español

‘El cuidado es para todos’

Una enfermera coreana habla sobre por qué fundó en Chicago un centro que da atención médica a los inmigrantes.

Ashley J. ChongJune 14, 2021

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Español

Crean nueva coalición para liberar a inmigrantes detenidos por inmigración

La Coalición del Fondo de Fianzas de Inmigración del Medio Oeste ha recaudado más de $35,000 para ayudar a inmigrantes detenidos por ICE en Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin y Kentucky.

Alexandra ArriagaJune 14, 2021

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Immigration Policy Organizing

New Bond Fund Freeing Immigrants from ICE Detention

The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund Coalition has raised more than $35,000 to bail out detained immigrants from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Kentucky.

Alexandra ArriagaJune 9, 2021

Illustration by Mike Centeno

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Meet the Youth Behind the General Iron Campaign

Meet the youth behind the campaign against General Iron and the makers of our new comic book, “Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone.”

Borderless Magazine StaffJune 8, 2021

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Immigration Policy

Cook County Public Defenders Can Represent Immigrants Facing Deportation in Immigration Court Under New State Bill

A bill passed Monday by the Illinois General Assembly would allow the Cook County public defender’s office to represent immigrants at the Chicago Immigration Court.

Carlos BallesterosJune 3, 2021

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Español

La victoria de FOIA impulsa una verdadera reforma migratoria

Una demanda colectiva está presionando al gobierno para que procese más rápido las solicitudes de libertad de la información de documentos de inmigración que son fundamentales. Sin embargo, los inmigrantes y los defensores temen que los cambios recientes no sean suficientes.

Alexander ShurJune 2, 2021

Photo illustration by Michelle Kanaar

Immigration Policy Investigation

FOIA Victory Bolsters Calls for Real Immigration Reform

A class action lawsuit is pressuring the government to process freedom of information requests for critical immigration documents faster. However, immigrants and advocates worry that the recent changes are not enough.

Alexander ShurJune 1, 2021

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Illustration by Brian Herrera for Borderless Magazine / CatchLight Local

Immigration Policy

Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Close State’s Immigration Detention Centers

The Illinois General Assembly passed a sweeping immigration bill that would close all immigrant detention centers in the state and severely restrict how local law enforcement can collaborate with federal immigration agents.

Carlos BallesterosJune 1, 2021

Photo courtesy of Helen Um

As Told To

‘Care is for Everyone’

A Korean nurse on why she founded a Chicago center that provides health care for immigrants.

Ashley J. ChongMay 26, 2021

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