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Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
California

California's Latino lawmakers choose priority bills for 2024. Here are their top issues

California's Latino Caucus prioritizes bills focusing on undocumented immigrants for 2024 legislative agenda. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Undocumented immigrants in California could have a new path to homeownership

Undocumented immigrants may have a new opportunity to access home loans in California.
Assembly Bill 1840 aims to expand eligibility for undocumented individuals to participate in the state loan program. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Residents Protest Outside Kings Plaza Mall Over Immigration Policy

Concerned New Yorkers rallied outside Kings Plaza Mall, advocating for changes in immigration policies, opposing tax-funded housing for undocumented immigrants, and criticizing open border policies. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Immigrants turn to selling snacks at Jay Street subway station while waiting on backlogged work permits * Brooklyn Paper

Undocumented immigrants are setting up makeshift stands at a subway station in Brooklyn to sell candy and snacks in order to cover their living expenses.
They face harassment from riders and the risk of being busted by police for vending without a license.
Vending has helped some immigrants, like Sofia Paucar, make progress in their journey to live in the United States. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

The Perilous Existence of a Hamptons Day Laborer

Day laborers in Long Island face challenges regarding payment for completed jobs.
Undocumented immigrants from Guatemala and Mexico play a crucial role in landscaping work on Long Island's East End. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Opinion: If California's goal is expanding health care access, Medi-Cal isn't the solution

California opened Medi-Cal to all undocumented immigrants between 26-49.
Opening Medicaid to more people is seen as a cost-effective way to provide quality care. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Medicine

NY should worry about Gavin Newsom's funding health care for illegal migrants in California

California provides full health insurance to low-income undocumented immigrants
Expansion of benefits for undocumented immigrants in California [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

He Should Have Said Undocumented': Nancy Pelosi Corrects Biden For Saying Killed by an Illegal'

Pelosi suggests Biden should have said 'undocumented' instead of 'illegal' in reference to an individual during State of the Union address. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
US politics

Biden admin accuses Trump of "echoing" fascists with remarks on immigrants

The Biden administration denounces Trump for his remarks on undocumented immigrants
Critics are scrutinizing Trump's extreme rhetoric as he moves closer to becoming the GOP nominee [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Social justice

Why Florida GOP lawmakers want to stop local governments from accepting community IDs

Republican lawmakers in Florida target identification cards for undocumented immigrants.
The bill aims to deter illegal immigration and is part of a broader effort by Republican lawmakers. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Social justice

Column: California Latinos have become more skeptical of undocumented immigrants. What changed?

California Democrats have historically supported laws to protect undocumented immigrants
Latino support for undocumented immigrants in California has steadily decreased over the last two decades [ more ]
www.amny.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Op-Ed | We can do better for the migrants in New York City | amNewYork

The legal system in New York does not efficiently address the needs of undocumented immigrants.
Quick access to work permits and ethical legal counsel is necessary for long-term stability of immigrants. [ more ]
City Limits
3 months ago
Public health

What You Need to Know: How Undocumented Seniors Can Apply for NY's New Health Insurance Option

New York has expanded Medicaid to cover undocumented immigrants aged 65 and older.
Advocates continue to push for the expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income undocumented immigrants between the ages of 19 and 64. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 months ago
Public health

Following expansion of MediCal, officials call on Santa Clara County residents to apply and renew coverage

Santa Clara county officials and health providers are urging residents to enroll in and renew their MediCal coverage.
Previously, undocumented immigrants had restricted MediCal coverage, but now they are eligible for full coverage. [ more ]
KQED
6 months ago
Health

As HIV Rates Fall Nationally, Latinx Communities Remain Disproportionately Impacted. Why? | KQED

Sex education is viewed as a critical health issue, rather than a religious or moral issue.
Undocumented immigrants may face barriers to accessing HIV care, leading to later diagnosis and more advanced disease progression. [ more ]
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