Month: August 2020

By Jesus Hernandez, age 11 President Donald Trump has scaled up his anti-immigration campaign by overseeing changes in immigration policy that first went into effect on March 18 citing the coronavirus pandemic. The new policies restrict undocumented immigrants, non-residents who cross U.S borders, and the number of refugees coming to the United States. People being …

Immigrants in the U.S. Demand Release and More Protection During Coronavirus Outbreak  Read More »

By Raya ElHajjar, age 12 COVID-19 has been ravaging New York City since March 2020. Although the streets are largely empty, if you look closer, you might see a person huddling in a corner, holding up a cardboard sign that reads “Anything Helps.”  More than 70,000 people are unhoused in New York City, according to …

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By Nicolle Berroa, age 13 DACA recipients across the United States are anxiously awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court that will ultimately decide their futures.  The close to 70,000 recipients for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), may lose the legal protections and benefits permitted to them. DACA came into effect in 2012 during …

News Brief: DACA Status Update (May 2020) Read More »