The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 173
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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Conservatives’ Federal Case Challenges Immigrant Voting — Using Ex-Council Members’ Own Words BY YOAV GONEN, THE CITY
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n Indiana-based conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to derail a local law that would allow more than 800,000 noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections. Four Black registered voters in the city represented by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) allege that the law was motivated by racially discriminatory intent that violates the Voting Rights Act.
Adams administration officials, including culture commissioner Laurie Cumbo, feature prominently in case that alleges illegal racially discriminatory intent that harms Black voters. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com
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Sept 08, 2022
Legal Work-related Immigration Has Fallen Contributing to US Labor Shortages ....12
Biden Moves to Stabilize the Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of DACA Recipients, Critical Work Remains ...8
Colombia’s New Left-wing Government: Three Opportunities to Build Stronger Ties with Africa ....16
DCWP: Protecting Immigrant Workers BY LINDA NWOKE
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recent and unexpected surge of migrants that began as early as May has arrived in New York City, causing a swell of people staying in NYC shelters. In a briefing, Mayor Adams addressed the current wave of nearly 3,000 newly arrived migrants. Mayor Adams, Department of Social Services Commissioner Gary Jenkins, and other officials address the surge asking the Federal Government for assistance in the matter. Life in New York is tough. Some
DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga Photo courtesy: DCWP
claim to be annoyed by the City's eternal rat race, where everyone is in a hurry. High cost of living, littered streets, rude neighbors, lousy behavior, noise, and expensive houses with outdated infrastructure. Of course, there are also many positives associated with the Big Apple, such as its welcoming arms to immigrants. It is also a land of opportunity and new beginnings for dreamers who want to make their dreams come true across careers and enterprises. Thus, people around the world leave continued on page 12
After the Divorce: How to Start Dating Again ....21
Brian Figeroux, Esq.
Mayor Adams, 9/11 Families United, 9/11 Justice, 9/11 Day Release Statements ....2
September is Aging Month. Is It Just Forgetfulness or Dementia? ....19