Some wins for immigrant survivors of violence, despite slowdown in U visas
“I knew I could do better. It was just the one thing that was lacking for me to go further: my immigration status,” one survivor said.
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Stuck in a DACA tug of war, young college educated Georgia residents’ lives are stalled
The Trump Administration has indicated it may soon accept DACA applications; but these undocumented Georgians aren't holding their breath
On Saturday in Tucker, No Kings protesters expressed solidarity with immigrants—though immigrants were scarcely present
“We have a lot less people of color protesting because I feel like they’re afraid,” said one attendee, a U.S. citizen.
Atlanta nonprofit helping immigrant survivors of violence loses federal funding
On the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Department of Justice said it was ending a grant that supported the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network’s work assisting immigrant victims of crime, including domestic violence and human trafficking.
Riding a wave of progressive energy, Ruwa Romman enters the Georgia governor’s race
“Brave and much needed”: Georgia residents with immigrant roots respond to the Palestinian American state lawmaker’s announcement
First and second generation immigrant candidates launch bids amid Georgia’s changing political landscape
In recent years, Georgia's changing demographics have meant a lot of new faces in public service. Announcements this week by Tanjina Islam and Rohit Malhotra suggest that trend may continue.
At a World Refugee Day Celebration, a Call For Solidarity Amid Anti-Immigration Policies
“This ‘Make America Great Again’ effort is really a ‘Make America White Again’ effort, and we must resist,” said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson.
At the Georgia Capitol, advocates mark an uneasy anniversary for DACA
Now in its 12th year, the Obama-era program provides protection to the children of undocumented immigrants. But it’s currently facing legal challenges—and in GA, over 20,000 DACA recipients still don’t have a path to permanent status.
“No Kings” protests take place in metro Atlanta, drawing thousands of demonstrators
At Atlantic Station in midtown, hundreds gathered with signs showing support for immigrants
“They will leave me an envelope with all the documents and passports of my siblings so that I can become their legal guardian”
285 South spoke with children of farmworkers who gathered at the Georgia Capitol; many described steps their families were taking to protect themselves from immigration officials.
Stuck in a DACA tug of war, young college educated Georgia residents’ lives are stalled
The Trump Administration has indicated it may soon accept DACA applications; but these undocumented Georgians aren't holding their breath
On Saturday in Tucker, No Kings protesters expressed solidarity with immigrants—though immigrants were scarcely present
“We have a lot less people of color protesting because I feel like they’re afraid,” said one attendee, a U.S. citizen.
Atlanta nonprofit helping immigrant survivors of violence loses federal funding
On the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Department of Justice said it was ending a grant that supported the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network’s work assisting immigrant victims of crime, including domestic violence and human trafficking.
Riding a wave of progressive energy, Ruwa Romman enters the Georgia governor’s race
“Brave and much needed”: Georgia residents with immigrant roots respond to the Palestinian American state lawmaker’s announcement
First and second generation immigrant candidates launch bids amid Georgia’s changing political landscape
In recent years, Georgia's changing demographics have meant a lot of new faces in public service. Announcements this week by Tanjina Islam and Rohit Malhotra suggest that trend may continue.
At a World Refugee Day Celebration, a Call For Solidarity Amid Anti-Immigration Policies
“This ‘Make America Great Again’ effort is really a ‘Make America White Again’ effort, and we must resist,” said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson.
At the Georgia Capitol, advocates mark an uneasy anniversary for DACA
Now in its 12th year, the Obama-era program provides protection to the children of undocumented immigrants. But it’s currently facing legal challenges—and in GA, over 20,000 DACA recipients still don’t have a path to permanent status.
“No Kings” protests take place in metro Atlanta, drawing thousands of demonstrators
At Atlantic Station in midtown, hundreds gathered with signs showing support for immigrants
“They will leave me an envelope with all the documents and passports of my siblings so that I can become their legal guardian”
285 South spoke with children of farmworkers who gathered at the Georgia Capitol; many described steps their families were taking to protect themselves from immigration officials.