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Here are the bills affecting immigrants that passed—or failed—during Georgia’s legislative session
Advocates from Muslim, Latino, and Asian American advocacy organizations help 285 South take stock of this year’s meeting of the Georgia General Assembly.
Atlanta advocates demand: “Get ICE out of Home Depot now”
As popular spots for immigrant day laborers to find work, Home Depot locations across the country have been repeated targets of ICE raids. Now advocates are pressuring the Atlanta-based company—an official sponsor of the upcoming World Cup—to take a stand.
Woman who assisted in federal abuse investigation, arrested at Atlanta airport and deported days later
“A slap in the face,” her attorney says describing her client’s situation, who had a pending U-visa application
“Our family was destroyed. We’re piecing it back together,” says Adalina, whose husband was deported to Peru
After months apart, a metro Atlanta resident decides to leave the U.S., apply for Peruvian citizenship and join her husband in Peru—at least until a new administration takes office. As she prepares to leave the U.S., she is finding support in her Atlanta friends and community.
“I love this country (…) and I just ask to be treated fairly,” says Rodney Taylor from Stewart Detention Center where he is facing deportation
Gwinnett county resident and double amputee issued travel documents signaling imminent removal to Liberia, as his health continues to deteriorate.
These are the bills impacting immigrants in Georgia that survived Crossover Day—or didn’t
Crossover Day is the make-or-break point for bills to have a chance of passing in each year’s legislative session. Here’s how a range of laws affecting immigrants fared.
Andres Carrillo, founder of the pop-up Cocina Pachuco, is using his cuisine to fundraise for immigrants in detention
Born and raised in El Paso, the recently arrived chef is strengthening ties with his new home. One way he's doing that: supporting the state's immigrant communities.
Rodney Taylor struggles to use his wheelchair and prosthetic legs as health deteriorates in immigration detention, says family
Advocates and family members of Gwinnett County resident held at Stewart Detention Center, travel to Washington D.C. to raise the alarm on his case.