Pedro Camacho

3 days ago | latintimes.com | Pedro Camacho

A new national survey reveals that six in ten immigrants in the U.S. (61%) report feeling anxious or afraid about their future in the country, citing the political environment and ongoing immigration enforcement as primary drivers. The concerns are not limited to undocumented individuals as fear is rising even among naturalized citizens and lawfully present immigrants.

3 days ago | latintimes.com | Pedro Camacho

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated Thursday that U.S. deportations to Mexico have increased in recent weeks, particularly by air, but remain lower than levels recorded at the end of President Joe Biden's administration. According to Sheinbaum, since the beginning of her term, U.S. authorities have deported 97,950 migrants to Mexico, of which nearly 47% (45,875) occurred between January and early May. Of that total, 37,471 were Mexican nationals, and 5,511 were citizens of other countries.

5 days ago | latintimes.com | Pedro Camacho

A new report has found that 4 in 5 fast-food workers (82%) in California who are concerned about their immigration status are less likely to file labor complaints. Conducted by the California Fast Food Workers Union in collaboration with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the survey of 405 workers across more than 200 locations also revealed that 63% of respondents did not know they had the legal right to report workplace violations regardless of immigration status.

5 days ago | latintimes.com | Pedro Camacho

Pope Leo XIV's brother, John Prevost, has said the new pontiff would not remain silent on the issue of immigration, signaling that he is likely to continue Pope Francis' outspoken and critical approach to the Trump administration's immigration policy. Francis frequently voiced his opposition to Donald Trump's mass deportations plans, famously criticizing his plan for a border wall between the US and Mexico during a speech back in 2016.

5 days ago | latintimes.com | Pedro Camacho

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the department he leads is reviewing the visa status of demonstrators involved in the takeover of Columbia University's library, signaling a potential escalation in the Trump administration's crackdown on international students tied to campus protests. About 80 people were arrested after storming the university's library on Wednesday night, injuring two university employees.