Irrespective of your politics, no matter your football allegiances, the joy of Thanksgiving binds you with millions of others who are also celebrating togetherness. Some of us might gather with family and friends, while others might celebrate as a community of neighbors. Some will enjoy menu-staples, such as turkey and mash potatoes, while others might […] The post Talking Turkey: How to Appreciate Another View at the Dinner Table appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, many cooks are busy planning their holiday meals. However, this year’s Thanksgiving meals will likely be more expensive as food prices soar. This is partly due to America’s ongoing labor shortage in agriculture, especially for fruit and vegetable crop production, where 57.0% of workers are immigrants. Farm workers are fundamental to America’s […] The post From Farm to Your Thanksgiving Table: America’s Food Supply Relies on Immigrant Crop Workers appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]

The backlog of pending applications at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased exponentially in the last few years. Congress is finally taking notice. The Case Backlog and Transparency Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Cárdenas on October 25, seeks to address the long delays encountered by millions of immigrants who applied for an immigration […] The post Congress Proposes the Case Backlog and Transparency Act to Tackle USCIS Backlogs appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]

Solitary confinement is widely criticized as a cruel and unnecessary practice. It’s largely unsupported by the public as a disciplinary measure and badly in need of reform. On October 26, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on solitary confinement practices used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It highlighted the dangers of […] The post ICE Fails to Justify Solitary Confinement Placements and Identify Vulnerable Populations appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]

Written by Ethan Maia de Needell, Immigrant Programs Manager, Rural Women’s Health Project The immigrant community in Gainesville, Florida has been steadily increasing over the years, already making up over 10% of our total population. Despite this, our local institutions and public agencies have a long way to go to create an environment that is […] The post Gainesville Takes Steps Toward Immigrant Inclusion With Gateways for Growth Program appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]