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One good, but mostly bad and ugly effects of sequestration
1March 6, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
The wide-ranging spending cuts known as sequestration, which took effect on March 1, are expected to affect the U.S.’ immigration system and enforcement. Even before sequestration could take effect, its impact was already felt by immigrant communities. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released hundreds of detained immigrants from its detention centers.
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NJ advocates call for stop to immigration detention
1February 21, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
On a typically cold February morning, some 200 people huddled together at the entrance of the bridge to Ellis Island in Liberty State Park for a vigil to protest the detention of immigrants. “It was a fitting place to gather, in front of the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of welcoming immigrants,” Kathy O’Leary of Pax Christi NJ said.
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Will U.S. finally sign UN Convention on Migrant Workers’ Rights?
Leave a commentFebruary 14, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
Obscured by the recent excitement over President Obama’s renewed push for a comprehensive immigration law is the fact that the United States has not signed a major international convention protecting the rights of migrant workers and their families.
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Young Fil Ams extend ‘bayanihan’ spirit; help undocumented youth
Leave a commentFebruary 5, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
In a college auditorium in the middle of Jersey City’s residential neighborhood, two young Filipino Americans were busy preparing for a public forum on the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals or DACA, which allows young undocumented immigrants to apply for permits to temporarily stay and work in the U.S.
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Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: NYC loves its immigrants
Leave a commentFebruary 5, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the United States, has long had a mutually beneficial relationship with its immigrant population.
From around the time that the Statue of Liberty was erected at the mouth of the Hudson River, New York City has always extended welcoming arms to immigrants into the city. -
Who are the people in your neighborhoods? NYC immigrants by the numbers
Leave a commentFebruary 5, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
The U.S. Census Bureau started releasing the result of the 2010 Census beginning this month.
This is an opportune time to revisit the numbers of the 2000 Census to fully appreciate the diversity of New York City’s population, with particular focus on the three neighborhoods covered by Queens7.com – Woodside, Jackson Heights and Elmhurst. -
Legally and otherwise, Filipinos among biggest groups in the U.S.
Leave a commentFebruary 5, 2013 by Noel Pangilinan
Legally or otherwise, Filipinos are among the largest immigrant groups in the United States.
Last year, Filipinos were the third largest nationality group that acquired U.S. citizenship and the fourth biggest that were issued legal permanent resident (LPR) status, or what is more popularly known as green card, by the United States.
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Leaders of immigrant youth organizations perform at a recent protest action against immigration detention. Click photo to watch video.
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