From a rise in deaths in immigration detention to the changing migration landscape in Latin America, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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Take a listen to my convo w/Amelia Frank-Vitale on her new book, "Leave If You Can: Migration and Violence in Bordered Worlds." I learned so much from this book & Amelia's response to my questions.

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From a Venezuelan doctor detained in Texas after losing his job to visa freezes to a judge’s findings of border agents violating a previous order of warrantless arrests, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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We're pleased to share that the Im/migrant Lives podcast, hosted by Collaborative co-chair Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, has entered its 3rd season with the latest episode: “The Effects of 2025’s Executive Orders on Im/migrant Families in Florida.”

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We're thrilled to share the latest publication in our interview series, ¡Hablemos!, with Dr. Mirian Martinez-Aranda.

Learn more about Dr. Martinez-Aranda and her innovative research here:

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Border Communities Know ICE’s Impunity All Too Well - Latino News Network Border communities have endured decades of violent immigration enforcement, where agents operate with near-total impunity and rarely face accountability for misconduct.

Collaborative Scholar Affiliate, Estefanía Castañeda Pérez, Ph.D., authored an op-ed that was published on Monday by the Latino News Network analyzing impunity for misconduct by immigration authorities informed by her research.

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Border Communities Know ICE’s Impunity All Too Well - Latino News Network Border communities have endured decades of violent immigration enforcement, where agents operate with near-total impunity and rarely face accountability for misconduct.

Congratulations to Dr. Estefanía Castañeda Pérez, Ph.D. on the publication of her timely op-ed in the Latino News Network today!

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From a recent U.S. census data report showing immigration to major metro areas dropped sharply between 2024 and 2025 to a priest who continues to serve migrants and deportees amid policy changes, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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This resource is designed not only for scholars but for anyone engaged in immigration-related research.

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The workshop served as the foundation for a comprehensive document outlining how researchers can protect themselves and their communities, including guidance on building a safety plan, core risk-reduction practices, and additional resources.

At a time of heightened immigration enforcement and increasing scrutiny of academic work, the training emphasized the importance of proactive planning for those engaged in this field.

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#ICYMI: This month, The Collaborative Hosted a “Researcher Safety Training,” providing safety planning practices for academics and scholars who focus on immigration policy.

Im/migrant Well-Being Stories of the Week: March 6 – March 13 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative As we conclude this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From the creation of new and continuing underground safe houses for immigrants as immigration enforcement gr...

From the creation of new and continuing underground safe houses for immigrants as immigration enforcement grows to the release of Texan teen brothers from immigration detention – here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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In this policy brief, Dr. Nancy Hiemstra and Dr. Deirdre Conlon examine immigration detention centers in New York and New Jersey covered in their most recent book, 𝘐𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘤: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘱 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 (2025).

Learn more here:

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Im/migrant Well-Being Stories of the Week: February 27 – March 6 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative As we conclude this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From the firing of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to an anticipated rise of im...

From the firing of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to an anticipated rise of immigration to Europe from the Middle East, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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We're excited to welcome a new Scholar Affiliate to the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative: Dr. Estefanía Castañeda Pérez, Ph.D.

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Today, the Collaborative released a new policy memo co-authored by Dr. Deirdre Conlon and Dr. Nancy Hiemstra.

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The Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative is delighted to welcome Dr. Deirdre Conlon to our community of scholar affiliates that conduct multidisciplinary, empirical research on immigration.

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We're thrilled to welcome new scholar affiliate Dr. Nancy Hiemstra to the Im/migrant Well Being Scholar Collaborative.

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Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detainees The Supreme Court has ruled against a private prison company facing a lawsuit alleging immigration detainees were forced to work and paid only $1 a day.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously refused to allow the private prison operator GEO Group to fast-track an appeal in a lawsuit alleging that immigration detainees were forced to work for minimal pay.

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Judge Finds Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations Unlawful

𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of rapidly deporting migrants to countries where they have no ties is unlawful because it denies them due process.

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𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬

In Goshen, Indiana, more than 600 people gathered to share immigration stories and provide information about legal, healthcare, and advocacy resources available to immigrants in the region.

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#ICYMI: Here are some of the top stories impacting immigrant well-being from last week!

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Stories of the Week: February 20 – February 27 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative As we conclude this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From GEO Group losing a Supreme Court appeal over allegations of $1 a day wage for people detained in immigr...

From GEO Group losing a Supreme Court appeal to a Boston federal judge finding the Trump administration’s deportations to third-world countries to be illegal, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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Stories of the Week: February 13 – February 20 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative As we conclude this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a looming healthcare crisis to concerns about new European Union deportation policies, here are the top...

From a looming healthcare crisis to concerns about new European Union deportation policies, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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Stories of the Week: February 6 – February 13 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative As we conclude this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a bomb threat in Springfield, Ohio, to residents from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area feeling empowered f...

From a bomb threat in Springfield, Ohio, to residents from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area feeling empowered following demonstrations of community solidarity, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE detention and returned to Minnesota, highlighting deep public concern over the emotional and psychological toll of immigration enforcement on children and families.

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Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT’ Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, several artists publicly protested ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policies, using the platform to affirm immigrant dignity and draw attention to the emotional strain communities face under aggressive enforcement.

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#ICYMI: Here are a couple of the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being from last week!

Stories of the Week: January 30 – February 6 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a looming D.H.S. shutdown to the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from ICE detention, here are the to...

From a looming D.H.S. shutdown to the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from ICE detention, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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