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Immigration Policy

The New Way Forward Act Could Disrupt the Prison-to-deportation Pipeline

A group of congressional Democrats, led by U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García of Illinois, is renewing the push for sweeping legislation that would dismantle many segments of the so-called prison-to-deportation pipeline.

Carlos BallesterosFebruary 2, 2021

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As Told To Education

Finding a new start in the US through education

After fleeing domestic violence in Ghana, Vida Opoku found life and light when she immigrated to Chicago.

Diane Bou KhalilJanuary 26, 2021

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Health

How Promotoras De Salud Are Fighting Vaccine Conspiracies In Chicago’s Latino Communities

With few Spanish-language news outlets, Latino immigrants often rely on social media. But Martina Sanchez said those platforms have shared a lot of conspiracy theories and misinformation about COVID-19.

María Inés ZamudioJanuary 26, 2021

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Español

Una agenda de inmigración para y por el pueblo

Organizadores locales comparten las políticas de inmigración que consideran deberían priorizar el presidente Biden.

Diane Bou KhalilJanuary 25, 2021

Immigration Policy

A People’s Agenda for Immigration

Local organizers share the immigration policies that they believe President Biden should prioritize.

Diane Bou KhalilJanuary 20, 2021

Español

Para los inmigrantes indocumentados, la oportunidad de obtener la residencia permanente requiere arriesgarlo todo

Luego de solicitar ayuda contra su deportación en un suburbio de Chicago, un inmigrante mexicano indocumentado enfrenta políticas antiinmigrantes y demoras burocráticas

Yilun ChengJanuary 13, 2021

Immigration Policy

For Undocumented Immigrants, a Shot at Lawful Residency Requires Risking It All

After applying for deportation relief in a Chicago suburb, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico faces anti-immigration policies and bureaucratic delays.

Yilun ChengJanuary 13, 2021