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Written by Kara DeDonato This month’s news digest takes a look at the US Border Patrol and at new developments in the number of refugees, Syrians in particular, that will be resettled in the United States. We’ll also discuss some of the obstacles facing women immigrants before turning to Pope Francis’ visit to New York and other New York immigration news. US Border Patrol In the final days of September, US Border Patrol agent Lonnie Schwartz was indicted...
Written by Abbey Kurtz Astoria reminds me of my third grade class geography project — 20 students studying 20 different countries and putting together a visual presentation to share with the other kids and their families for world culture day. We had rows of desks filled with food, artifacts, clothing, posters, and dictionaries lining our small, cozy classroom. Making your way around the room, you accumulated delicious food, colorful jewelry, new ways to say “hello,” and the excitement of feeling...
Written by Edil Cuepo “Do you have a bank account?” It’s a question that most college students and young and middle-aged professionals in New York would roll their eyes at. Who doesn’t have a bank account, right? I thought the same thing — but I was stunned when I saw the numbers. A significant number of adults in New York City go “unbanked” (or without a bank account) every year. According to a survey by the New York City...
Written by Kara DeDonato This month’s digest takes a look at the progress on President Obama’s executive action before turning to new policies for detention centers designated for undocumented families. It also looks at the future of immigration reform and a special, earmarked donation from Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. As always, the Digest wraps up with a roundup of immigration news in New York City. President frustrated by ruling on executive action At the beginning of the month, President...
