Category: News

Thousands protest in downtown Cleveland joining rallies nationwide: Families Belong Together (video)

On June 30, 2018, Nadeen Aljijakli was featured in Cleveland’s Plain Dealer after speaking out against family separation and the “Muslim” Travel Ban at a Families Belong Together Rally, one of hundreds that took place across the country in support of immigrant and human rights. WATCH NOW (at “9:40” minutes).

For Every High Profile Immigration Stay, Dozens Leave New England

On February 19, 2018, Heather Prendergast was featured in NPR News: “For Every High Profile Immigration Stay, Dozens Leave New England.“

What ‘protected status’ renewal means for Syrians living in US

On February 14, 2018, Nadeen Aljijakli was featured in the Middle East Eye: “What ‘protected status’ renewal means for Syrians living in US.“

Immigration Enforcement under the Trump Administration (video)

On February 12, 2018, Heather Prendergast appeared on Ohio’s local PBS show, “Ideas”, to shed light on changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. WATCH NOW

Trump Administration Weighs Whether To Extend Protections For Thousands of Syrians

On January 25, 2018, Nadeen Aljijakli was featured in the Intercept: “Trump Administration Weighs Whether To Extend Protections For Thousands of Syrians.“

The Case of the ‘Perfect’ Undocumented Immigrant

On January 17, 2018, Heather Prendergast was featured in Splinter News: “The Case of the ‘Perfect’ Undocumented Immigrant.“

Will Politics Trump Humanity as Syrians in America Risk Losing Humanitarian Protection?

On January 12, 2018, Nadeen Aljijakli‘s article, “Will Politics Trump Humanity as Syrians in America Risk Losing Humanitarian Protection?,” was featured in The Huffington Post.

Visit of immigration agents to Memphis court draws concerns from lawyer

On December 29, 2017, Heather Prendergast was featured in the Commercial Appeal: “Visit of immigration agents to Memphis court draws concerns from lawyer.“

Outlook 2018: More Scrutiny, Enforcement for Employment Visas

On December 18, 2017, Heather Prendergast was featured in Bloomberg Law: “Outlook 2018: More Scrutiny, Enforcement for Employment Visas.”

Immigrant deportations up sharply under Trump’s hard-nose policies

On August 11, 2017, Heather Prendergast was featured in CNHI News: “Immigrant deportations up sharply under Trump’s hard-nose policies.“