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ISSUE 199 VOLUME 25
FEBRUARY 2025
SERVING THE CARIBBEAN AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES!
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Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship BY LAILA KHAN AND RAUL PINTO
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n his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent as it sought to abolish the United States’ longstanding policy of unrestricted birthplace-based citizenship.
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America’s Voice: Resistance to Trump is More Urgent Now Than in His First Term ....3
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ICE is Knocking On Your Door. What Are Your Rights? ....11
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ashington, D.C (PAHO): A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that sodium/salt consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice as high as recommended, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The report underscores the urgency of implementing strategies such as mandatory sodium content
reduction in foods, front-of-package warning labeling, and the regulation of marketing for high-sodium products. The report, Dietary Sodium in Caribbean Populations, summarizes available data on sodium consumption in the Caribbean over the past 10 years. The review focuses on dietary sodium/salt intake studies, urinary sodium excretion, and sodium content in packaged foods. continued on page 20
Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. Photo © PAHO/WHO
AG James Secures $6 Million Judgment Against Unlicensed Cannabis Store in Brooklyn ....14 Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com
High Sodium Intake Contributes to Chronic Disease Burden in the Caribbean
What is the Vision of NYC’s Democratic County Leaders in 2025 and Beyond? ....4
Want a Healthier Valentine's Day? More Hugs and Kisses ....16
Estate Planning: If Not Now, When? Start Today! ....5
Unlock Your Potential: Become a Paralegal ....11
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Buying a Home for the First Time: Five Essential Tips for Success ....8
Bob Marley: A Legacy of Music, Message and Impact ....15
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