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As Told To

In Malaysia and Myanmar, the census was a time of fear. But here in Chicago, Abdul Jabbar sees it as a chance for greater funding and visibility.

Sarah ConwayNovember 6, 2019

Immigration Policy

Borderless talks to the National Immigrant Justice Center's Hannah Cartwright about the challenges asylum seekers and refugees are facing today.

Sarah ConwayOctober 30, 2019

As Told To Asylum City

The harrowing stories of six asylum seekers who now call Chicago home

Asylum City

Therapists and social workers trained in trauma care are helping asylum seekers along their legal and healing journey.

Carly GrafOctober 2, 2019

Asylum City

Asylum seekers who undergo medical exams as part of their legal case are more than twice as likely to be granted asylum.

Apoorva MittalAugust 28, 2019

Asylum City

How immigration court is especially challenging for LGBTQ asylum seekers

As Told To

Kristel and Mario fled violence in Honduras only to be separated from each other and detained for 5 months. Now, they are starting over.

Nissa RheeFebruary 21, 2019

Asylum City

At Rica Arepa, a young couple slings tasty cornmeal sandwiches — and for many customers, recreates a world that no longer exists.

Arts & Culture

A new kind of fashion company is coming to Chicago.

Sehar SufiJanuary 25, 2019

Organizing

Just hours after Juan Guaidó declared himself president of Venezuela, hundreds of people gathered outside the consulate in Chicago.

Geoff StellfoxJanuary 24, 2019

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