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(IJLEF) founded in 1998, dedicated to the diverse immigrant groups that constitute the rich fabric of New York.

By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over agai...
06/09/2025

By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for every rent-stabilized tenant,” he said in a campaign […]

The post Can Zohran Mamdani Really Freeze the Rent? first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for ev...

By: Katie Honan | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign on Wednesday ...
06/09/2025

By: Katie Honan | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign on Wednesday denied reports he would take a job in President Donald Trump’s administration as a way of dropping out of his re-election bid, which is facing tepid poll numbers. “Mayor Adams has not met with Donald Trump — don’t […]

The post Adams Campaign Denies Reports He’d Take a Job With Trump, Drop Out of Mayoral Race first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Katie Honan | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign on Wednesday denied reports he would take a job in President Donald Trump’s administration as a way of dropping out of his re-election bid, which is facing tepid poll numbers. “Mayor Adam...

By: Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat  |thecity.nyc | This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletter...
06/09/2025

By: Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City families eligible for $120 per child in summer food benefits have just a few more days to apply. As the Sept. 4 application deadline looms, millions of dollars could be left on the table for […]

The post Deadline Nears for $120 Per Child in Summer Food Benefits in NYC first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City families eligible for $120 per child in summer food benefits have just a few more days to apply. As the Sept. 4 application deadline looms, m...

By: Shifra Dayak, NOTUS  | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek ...
06/09/2025

By: Shifra Dayak, NOTUS | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection in 2026, he announced Tuesday, heeding Democrats’ calls for senior lawmakers to step aside and allow for younger candidates to run for office. “This decision has not been easy. But I know in my heart […]

The post Manhattan Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler Will Not Seek Reelection first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Shifra Dayak, NOTUS | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection in 2026, he announced Tuesday, heeding Democrats’ calls for senior lawmakers to step aside and allow for younger candidates to run for office. “This decision has not ...

A mother fleeing an abusive husband in Honduras. A Salvadoran family terrorized by gangs after refusing extortion demand...
05/09/2025

A mother fleeing an abusive husband in Honduras. A Salvadoran family terrorized by gangs after refusing extortion demands. A young woman whose government offers no protection from sexual violence. All of them will now face far steeper odds of winning asylum in the United States. In a pair of rulings issued this week, U.S. Attorney […]

The post Attorney General Bondi Narrows Asylum Path for Women and Families Fleeing Gang and Domestic Violence first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

A mother fleeing an abusive husband in Honduras. A Salvadoran family terrorized by gangs after refusing extortion demands. A young woman whose government offers no protection from sexual violence. All of them will now face far steeper odds of winning asylum in the United States. In a pair of rulings...

By: Micaela McConnell and Steven Hubbard| americanimmigrationcouncil.org As students across the United States are return...
05/09/2025

By: Micaela McConnell and Steven Hubbard| americanimmigrationcouncil.org As students across the United States are returning to the classroom this fall, the lasting and deeply damaging effects of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda loom over schools. As the administration aggressively pursues its immigration enforcement agenda, it is creating a crisis in the nation’s education system—one […]

The post Learning in the Shadows: How Immigration Enforcement Harms Students and Schools first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Micaela McConnell and Steven Hubbard| americanimmigrationcouncil.org As students across the United States are returning to the classroom this fall, the lasting and deeply damaging effects of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda loom over schools. As the administration aggressivel...

By: Juan Avilez | americanimmigrationcouncil.org |Editorial credit: eddie-hernandez.com / Shutterstock.com The Departmen...
05/09/2025

By: Juan Avilez | americanimmigrationcouncil.org |Editorial credit: eddie-hernandez.com / Shutterstock.com The Department of Justice (DOJ) published a list of “sanctuary” jurisdictions on August 5 as a follow up to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in April. Listing cities, counties, and states, the DOJ contends that these localities impede federal immigration enforcement through alleged “sanctuary jurisdiction characteristics.” These […]

The post Why the Justice Department is Wrong About Sanctuary Cities first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Juan Avilez | americanimmigrationcouncil.org |Editorial credit: eddie-hernandez.com / Shutterstock.com The Department of Justice (DOJ) published a list of “sanctuary” jurisdictions on August 5 as a follow up to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in April. Listing cities, cou...

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforce...
05/09/2025

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforcement operations continue to ramp up, and the broader economic impacts are beginning to come into view. Rather than focus on the “worst of the worst,” the Trump administration has increasingly targeted worksites for immigration raids, picking up delivery drivers, street vendors, farmworkers, meatpackers, […]

The post Trump’s Immigration Actions Are Taking a Toll on Local Economies – Here’s What the Data Says So Far first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforcement operations continue to ramp up, and the broader economic impacts are beginning to come into view. Rather than focus on the “worst of the worst,” the Trump administration...

Bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort, a way to escape overwhelming debt when all other options have failed. But the...
05/09/2025

Bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort, a way to escape overwhelming debt when all other options have failed. But the truth is, bankruptcy isn’t just a legal process — it’s a strategic financial decision that can reset your future. Proper planning before filing can mean the difference between a smooth journey to debt […]

The post Planning for Bankruptcy: How to Protect Your Future and Avoid Mistakes first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

Bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort, a way to escape overwhelming debt when all other options have failed. But the truth is, bankruptcy isn’t just a legal process — it’s a strategic financial decision that can reset your future. Proper planning before filing can mean the difference betwe...

When people think about hiring a lawyer, they often focus on credentials: education, years of experience, and past resul...
05/09/2025

When people think about hiring a lawyer, they often focus on credentials: education, years of experience, and past results. While these are undeniably important, another factor often determines whether a client feels truly supported and represented — personalized attention. The law is not one-size-fits-all. Every client’s situation, history, and needs are unique. Lawyers who understand […]

The post Why Personalized Attention Sets Good Lawyers Apart first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

When people think about hiring a lawyer, they often focus on credentials: education, years of experience, and past results. While these are undeniably important, another factor often determines whether a client feels truly supported and represented — personalized attention. The law is not one-size...

By: Equity Smart Realty Inc Investing in real estate has long been a pathway to building wealth and generating passive i...
05/09/2025

By: Equity Smart Realty Inc Investing in real estate has long been a pathway to building wealth and generating passive income. While residential properties like single-family homes and apartments are popular options, commercial real estate (CRE) presents a potentially more lucrative—though sometimes riskier—alternative. Whether it’s office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, or multi-unit apartment complexes, […]

The post Pros and Cons of Investing in Commercial Real Estate first appeared on The Immigrant’s Journal.

By: Equity Smart Realty Inc Investing in real estate has long been a pathway to building wealth and generating passive income. While residential properties like single-family homes and apartments are popular options, commercial real estate (CRE) presents a potentially more lucrative—though sometim...

USCIS to Form Armed Enforcement Unit to Crack Down on Immigration Fraud
05/09/2025

USCIS to Form Armed Enforcement Unit to Crack Down on Immigration Fraud

In a major shift, USCIS is establishing its own armed law enforcement unit to combat immigration fraud. The new force, with special agents empowered to carry...

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