Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State address to criticize federal immigration enforcement and frame the issue as a test of national values.

Undocumented Students and Education: Rights, Risks, and What’s Changing

The evolving rights of undocumented students in the U.S., key legal protections, emerging policy risks, and the major changes shaping access to K–12 and higher education.

Latino Voters in Pennsylvania Reassess Trump’s First Year

Economic pressures, immigration crackdowns, and shifting political identities reshape this key community ahead of the 2026 elections.

The Two Myths Fueling the Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigrant Scapegoating

Scapegoating narrative relies entirely on two myths: “American exceptionalism” and “third world mediocrity”

“We’re Watching”: How Advocates Are Holding Detention Centers Accountable by ‘Witnessing’

As detainments continue to ramp up across the country, advocates continue to organize “witnessing” and observation programs that have been used as a tactic for accountability and visibility.

How Ranchers and Grassroots Organizers Are Shaping Democracy in Wyoming

"We bring Latinos and Native Americans. We bring them to the capital. We want people to start seeing us..."

The Quickest Way to Democratic Demise: A Permanent Emergency

How the dangers of prolonged emergency powers in democracies, like in Venezuela where temporary measures became permanent, lead to the erosion of democratic institutions.

After ICE Raid, Wisconsin’s Dairy Labor Crisis Deepens

A recent ICE raid in Manitowoc County is adding pressure to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor to keep farms running. Farmers say tougher immigration enforcement could make it even harder to find workers to keep up with demand.

Latino Growth Spreads Across the U.S., New Pew Data Shows

A new Pew Research Center analysis shows the U.S. Latino population has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, reaching 67.8 million in 2024. While California and Texas remain home to the largest Latino communities, much of the recent growth is taking place across the Midwest and South.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral’s Mural: Art, Immigration, and the American Spirit

The mural arrives at a time when many immigrant communities in New York City and across the country are facing arrests and deportations from the Trump administration.

Stop The War Declared on U.S. Informal Workers

ICE’s “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago targets street vendors and day laborers, exposing the violence and human cost of immigration enforcement on vulnerable workers and communities.

On Live Facial Recognition in the City: We Are Not Guinea Pigs, and We Are Not Disposable

"As an immigrant, I am desperately sounding the alarm about how devastating this surveillance ordinance would be for all New Orleaneans, including our migrant communities."

Immigration Crackdowns Fuel a Lucrative Industry Backing Political Campaigns

Behind Trump's rhetoric of “law and order” lies a disturbing truth: deportation-industrial complexes are not only profiting from human suffering, they’re bankrolling political campaigns that promise more of it.

Trump Uses Racist Deepfake to Distract from Federal Shutdown Negotiations

Trump’s post on undocumented immigrants and healthcare isn’t just a lie. It is a reminder that in his political playbook, racism isn’t a bug—it’s a feature.

Bordering on Despair: The True Cost of the American Dream

The dangerous and often desperate journeys migrants undertake to reach the United States, despite it remaining a top destination for those seeking new lives.