Immigrant

Immigrant Groups Challenge Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban in Maryland Court

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BALTIMORE, Md. — Immigrant organizations in Maryland have initiated a legal challenge against an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, which aims to abolish birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. This contentious policy, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” restricts automatic U.S. citizenship to children unless one of their parents is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Several immigrant rights groups, including CASA and the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP), argue that this measure contradicts the provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. The … Read more

San Jose Unites in Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Families Amid New Challenges to Birthright Citizenship

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San Jose, Calif. — In a moving display of unity, people from various religious backgrounds gathered in San José for a prayer vigil dedicated to supporting immigrant families facing uncertain futures. The event highlighted the challenges faced by individuals like Ana, a single mother of two and undocumented immigrant who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. Ana’s story, marked by her fear of deportation and inability to afford medical treatment, underscored the broader anxieties plaguing immigrant communities. Bishop Oscar Cantu of the Catholic Diocese of San José, which oversees 53 Catholic churches, reported stable … Read more

Compassionate Attorney Goes the Extra Mile for Immigrant Children in Need

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Phoenix, Arizona — As waves of immigrants arrive in Arizona, a beacon of help for their youngest members shines through the dedication of local lawyer Maria Gomez. Known for her relentless commitment, Gomez provides immigrant children with legal assistance that significantly transcends the conventional courtroom boundaries. Starting out as a regular child advocate, Gomez soon recognized a unique set of challenges faced by immigrant children navigating the U.S. legal system. Many of these children arrive unaccompanied, without any understanding of English or the complex laws that will decide their fate. To combat this issue, Gomez … Read more

Bridging the Gap: New Laws Enhance Language Access for Hawaii’s Immigrant Community

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Honolulu, Hawaii — The struggle for language accessibility is a persistent hurdle for many immigrants in the U.Learn learning a new language as an adult can be daunting, and as a result, immigrants often depend on their children, who pick up the language at school, to navigate complex legal and healthcare systems. Maria Rallojay, who moved from Baguio, Philippines to Hawaii at the age of seven, shared how she became an essential bridge for her father, handling everything from legal documents to tax consultations due to her proficiency in English. Her childhood experience underscores the … Read more