Eric Adams started destroying the city’s sanctuary status. One third of the Bronxites, 483,000 people, were born outside the United States. New York City has been a sanctuary city since 1989, where “all residents, regardless of status, have access to services without fear of deportation.” Sanctuary cities are places that aim to protect undocumented immigrants […]
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Senior Year at CSSJ: Looking Back and Stepping Forward
Senior year at Community School for Social Justice (CSSJ) brings a mix of excitement, pressure, and reflection. As the final year of high school approaches, seniors are focused on finishing strong, preparing for the future, and savoring their last year with friends and teachers. Reflecting on the Past For many seniors, this year is a […]
Donald Trump’s New Immigration Policy: How Does It Affect Immigrants?
You would assume that you are safe in schools, hospitals, and churches, but in this past week we have been shown that we are not. As soon as Donald Trump was inaugurated as the forty-seventh president of the United States, we saw him sign a flurry of executive orders. Many of which affect the immigrant […]