DEPORTATION

Jan 13 2025POLITICS

How Undocumented Workers Fund Social Security

You won't believe who's helping to keep Social Security running: undocumented immigrants. In 2022 alone, they contributed a whopping $25. 7 billion in taxes to the program, according to a study by a tax research group. The kicker? They can't collect benefits without legal status, so their money supp

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Planning for Mass Deportations: What Trump’s Border Czar Told Republicans

When Donald Trump was about to become president, his border czar, Tom Homan, had some news for Republican lawmakers. He told them not to expect too much from the initial deportation plans. Why? Because there wasn’t enough money or resources to handle a massive operation. Republicans had big dreams,

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

A Repeat Offender's Shocking Attempt

In the small town of Holtville, Alabama, a 17-year-old girl nearly fell victim to a frightening situation. A man, later identified as Yordy Centeno-Melchor, tried to lure her into his vehicle. This wasn't Melchor's first brush with the law—he had been deported from the U. S. at least five times befo

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Biden Shields Immigrants with 18-Month Deportation Pause

In a significant move, the Biden administration granted deportation protections to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela on Friday. This decision extends their stay in the U. S. with work permits and a shield from deportation for another 18 months after their current

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

NYC's Top Education Lawyer Backs Migrant Aid, Sparking Debate

Elizabeth Vladeck, the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) top lawyer, is asking people to donate to a non-profit that helps migrants fight deportation. This has some people wondering if she's going against Mayor Adams' plans to work with President-elect Donald Trump. Vladeck posted a mes

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

2025: Businesses Hopeful but Wary of Policy Shifts

As the year 2025 approaches, business owners, economists, and researchers are preparing for potential changes in economic policies under a new administration in Washington. The economy has been a hot topic during the recent election campaign, with the Biden Administration's handling of the COVID-19

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Texas Immigrants Brace for Unknowns under Trump's Deportation Threats

In Texas, undocumented immigrants are grappling with a new wave of uncertainty following Donald Trump's promises to heighten deportations. A long-time activist, who arrived in the United States as a child, is deeply concerned about the future of his family. Texas, home to a substantial undocumented

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Young Mom of Twins Deported While Recovering from Surgery

In Texas, a young mother who gave birth to twins through an emergency C-section was deported, leaving her family in shock. The mother, 23-year-old Cristina Geraldyn Salazar-Hinojosa, missed an immigration hearing due to her medical condition. Her tiny newborns and two other children were also captur

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Preparing for the Unknown: Texas Immigrants Plan for Deportation

In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, undocumented immigrants are being urged to prepare for possible deportation. Joaquin Garcia, director of community organizing for La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), recently advised a group of immigrants to have a plan in place. This plan should include who will pi

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Trump on Trade, Revenge, and Immigration: What to Expect

Donald Trump, the newly elected president, has been making headlines with his bold statements on various issues. In a recent interview, he discussed his plans for trade, justice, and immigration. Trump isn't sure if his tariffs on imports from countries like Mexico and Canada will raise prices for A

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