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“For many people, phone calls are their lifeline”

Immigrant support group launches campaign to help people call families, after reports that ICE cut off free phone access for people detained at the Stewart Detention Center.

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“I feel like there is a little bit more hope in my life right now”

285 South speaks to a mixed status married couple in Dekalb County about Biden’s latest executive order on immigration.

“They’ve laid off the only 36 people at the organization that do immigrant justice work.”

Southern Poverty Law Center eliminates immigrant justice team, says SPLC Union, gutting legal support options for immigrants in GA’s largest detention centers

“We are disappointed to say the least”

Immigrant advocates in Atlanta respond to Biden’s executive order to block people seeking asylum from entering U.S. through the southern border

A medida que la HB1105 se convierte en ley, ya se están tomando medidas para garantizar la seguridad de los inmigrantes.

Entre ellos: un programa de viajes compartidos que ofrece viajes gratis.

As HB1105 is signed into law, steps already underway to ensure security for immigrants.

Among them: a rideshare program offering free rides.

South Asian voter group splits with parent PAC to form Desis For Democracy

They See Blue says they don’t want any part in painting Democrats in a negative light, but its Georgia chapter maintains accountability is essential.

“I’m very proud of him.” As Brookhaven swears in Georgia’s first Asian American Mayor, his proud parents look on.

The City witnesses a historic night as it also welcomes its first Latino councilman.

Eid and other religious holidays don’t make it into Gwinnett County school calendar

GCPS Board of Education announced on Thursday it would stick with similar calendar to previous ones for the next two academic years

Education on hold: How Georgia has made it hard for DACA recipients to afford a college degree

As state representatives consider whether to offer in-state tuition for DACA recipients, 285 South speaks to one Dalton resident who had to choose between his own education and supporting his family.