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Florida's experience under Senate Bill 1718 foreshadows the national consequences of large-scale immigration crackdowns.
January 22, 2025Publications & Products
The Psychological Toll of SB 1718 on Immigrant Communities
Exploring the psychological toll of Florida's SB 1718 on immigrant communities, this blog highlights survey findings that reveal heightened levels of anxiety and stress among both non-citizens and U.S. citizens in mixed-status families. The article examines how anti-immigrant policies contribute to mental health challenges and calls for inclusive reforms to address these systemic harms.
January 14, 2025Publications & Products
Report: An Immigrant Well-Being Analysis of the Presidential Candidates Immigration Policies
Where do the Presidential candidates stand on immigration policy? Immigration has been in the spotlight during the 2024 election season, with voters consistently ranking it among the most pressing issues as they prepare to cast their ballots on November 5th, 2024. With early voting underway and Election Day fast approaching, the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative shares the following analysis to provide an assessment of the proposed immigration policies supported by each candidate and their parties and their potential impacts on im/migrant well-being. This report was written by Thomas J. Rachko, Jr. and Liz Ventura Molina.
November 4, 2024Publications & Products
Immigration has been a central issue in the 2024 presidential race, with candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties proposing immigration policies that will inevitably affect im/migrant well-being. In this episode, we discuss some of the central pillars of both candidates鈥� proposed policies and based on past research, we analyze how these policies may impact im/migrant well-being.
October 22, 2024Podcast
Op-Ed: For Puerto Ricans, Presidential Insults Open Wounds of Colonialism
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda reflects on the incident at a Trump campaign rally where Puerto Rico was derogatorily described, exacerbating historical wounds of colonialism. The op-ed revisits Trump's disparaging comments and actions towards Puerto Rico, particularly during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Dr. Aranda discusses findings from a survey conducted on Puerto Ricans in the U.S., highlighting their perspectives on U.S. fiscal policies and the colonial status that restricts Puerto Rico's financial autonomy. The piece calls for a critical reassessment of U.S. policies towards Puerto Rico and advocates for meaningful policy changes in future administrations.
November 4, 2024Publications & Products
Im/migrant Lives Podcast
The podcast 鈥淚m/migrant Lives鈥� seeks to inform the public about current issues affecting im/migrant communities, drawing on both cutting-edge research and grassroots activities to inform listeners鈥� understandings of the challenges affecting im/migrant well-being and ways in which public policies and community organizations can solve the most pressing problems facing these groups.