Articles tagged as: Immigration, immigration
July 19, 2021
Movimiento Cosecha Finishes 300 Mile 'Walk For Licenses' For Undocumented Hoosiers
The group wants lawmakers to reverse policies that bar undocumented immigrants from getting driver’s licenses.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
Council Allocates Money For Community Justice Campus And Legal Assistance For Immigrants
Indianapolis City-County Councillors put money behind two issues of high interest to the public.
Read MoreMay 5, 2021
Advocates Urge End To ICE Detentions At Marion County Jail
A recent event urged policy change on immigration detention in Indianapolis.
Read MoreMay 4, 2021
Indiana Judge Strikes Down East Chicago 'Welcoming City' Ordinance
The 2017 city ordinance was one of several around the country that, among other things, directed city officials and law enforcement not to share information with federal immigration authorities.
Read MoreApril 2, 2021
For Non-English Speakers, Getting Vaccine Information Is A Challenge
The Midwest is home to tens of thousands of immigrants -- including refugees from countries like Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Iraq. And it's been a challenge to provide information about COVID-19 and vaccines to those who don't speak English.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2021
More Diversity Needed For Immigrant Families At Pantries
Immigrants in Indianapolis are relying on local food pantries during the pandemic to help stock shelves with different options.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2020
Although Applications Are Reopened, Many Are Ineligible For DACA Program
DACA protects undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. Approximately 640,000 immigrants have enrolled in the program nationally, around 9,000 of those in Indiana.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2020
Immigrant Welcome Center Unveils Database
A new database is available to support accessibility to resources for central Indiana's immigrant and refugee populations.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2020
County Judge Strikes Down Gary Immigration Ordinance
The ordinance barred city employees from asking about someone's immigration status or denying them services or benefits without being forced to by a court order.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2020
Why This Indiana Activist Works For The Immigrant Community
As we conclude our series on young activists, we meet Maria Duenas Lopez, a first generation Mexican-American who advocates for immigrants. Side Effects Public Medias Darian Benson interviewed her about the importance of an inclusive democracy.
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