Immigration
Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors
Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors International student enrollment in the US is expected to decline by 30-40% in the fall of 2025, with an estimated 150,000 fewer students arriving due to new visa restrictions and cancellations. The decline in international students could cost […]
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‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America
‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of idealizing farming in America, where farmers have often contrasted their own virtuous and independent lifestyle with the reality that […]
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Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars
Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars The Sanctuary Movement in the US was born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars and faced restrictive asylum processes, leading to a decentralized coalition advocating for refugee protection. The movement, which included churches, city […]
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Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief
Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief Afghanans living in the US face uncertainty after a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end their humanitarian relief program, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provided work permits and protection from deportation. The TPS program was initially granted to Afghans […]
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Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US **Immigrant vs. Migrant**: An immigrant refers to a foreign national who intends to remain in the US, while a migrant is a generic term that doesn’t have any specific legal meaning and is often used incorrectly as a synonym for immigrant. **Documented […]
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Unpacking Florida’s immigration trends − demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population
Unpacking Florida’s immigration trends − demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population Florida’s immigrant population is estimated to be around 590,000 without legal status, making it the third-largest such population in the US, behind California and Texas. The number of immigrants entering Florida illegally has been shrinking since 2018, while there […]
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Trump’s push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas
Trump’s push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas The Trump administration’s push for more deportations could lead to an increase in demand for foreign farmworkers with “guest worker” visas, which would help fill labor gaps in agriculture. The H-2A visa program, established in 1952, has become a mainstay […]
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Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia
Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia A second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders has been discovered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 11 miles west of Duffy’s Cut, a site previously known for a similar mass grave. The new discovery was made by […]
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Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population
Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population Despite efforts by four US presidents to reduce the undocumented immigrant population, the number has remained around 11 million from 2005 to 2022. The Trump administration’s deportation tactics have been particularly harsh, including workplace raids and mass deportations of noncitizens, […]
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How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order
How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order A class action injunction has been issued against President Trump’s birthright citizenship order, preventing federal officials from enforcing it nationally for now. The preliminary injunction was granted by a New Hampshire federal district judge, U.S. District Judge Joseph […]
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