“How cruel!” Congressman Lacy Clay thundered across the hearing room this Wednesday at acting USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli, who moments before had admitted that it was he who made the … Continued
Last week, I wrote about the US government taking away soccer balls, education and legal aid from detained immigrants kids; this week, we learn that they are also taking away … Continued
This week, I was delighted to participate in the IIIC’s community building gathering, Citizens Empowered, hosted in partnership with the Bostonian Society and the Fish Family Foundation. At the core … Continued
Across the U.S. and Central America this weekend, many honor the strength, wisdom and compassion of mothers who lead our families and our communities. This week, a group of us … Continued
Stand with immigrant and refugee families today Every gift makes a difference! Day in and day out, the IIIC community is working tirelessly to reunite and keep families together, provide new … Continued
This year, Easter and Passover happen at the same time. One shared tradition between the two is the telling, and retelling, of sacred stories. And I am reminded of Avivah … Continued
On this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Irish International Immigrant Center stands with Muslim communities across the globe, who are grieving the loss of 49 innocent lives in New Zealand. … Continued
Within three months of immigrating to the United States in 1994, I was diagnosed with cancer, and my doctor quickly ushered me over to MGH for immediate surgery and treatment. … Continued
On St. Valentine’s Day we celebrate love and all our loved ones. This week, we learned through the government shutdown negotiations that 48,019 immigrant detainees are presently being separated from … Continued
The administration has spent the past few weeks spreading invented rhetoric about a sham “emergency” at the southern border. This artificial emergency has drawn my attention to the real emergencies … Continued
