Immigration

Immigration June 26, 2025

First Amendment groups push for release of Spanish-language Georgia reporter detained by ICE

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 24, 2025 Several organizations dedicated to preserving free speech and protecting members of…

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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

Immigration

Sanctuary cities can’t protect people from ICE immigration raids − but they don’t actually violate federal law

Immigration

Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism

Immigration

Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety

Immigration

The “Invasion” Invention: The Far Right’s Long Legal Battle to Make Immigrants the Enemy

Immigration

Republicans Aim To Punish States That Insure Unauthorized Immigrants

Immigration

From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations

Immigration

Deporting international students risks making the US a less attractive destination, putting its economic engine at risk

Immigration May 1, 2025

The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia

by Jennifer J. Lee, Temple University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 28, 2025, that demands the…

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Health & Wellness July 1, 2025

In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured

This article by Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead June 30, 2025 CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Last September,…

Arts & Culture July 1, 2025

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

The South Cobb Arts Alliance distributed the following announcement about its juried art exhibit at The Avenue West Cobb: Art at the Avenue 2025 Art at the Avenue exhibit featuring…

Festivals July 1, 2025

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Cobb County posted the following list of Independence Day events across the county on its website: Celebrate Independence Day across Cobb County in 2025 Cobb will light up the skies…

Food and Restaurants July 1, 2025

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey A popular and expanding burger restaurant chain has established its first outpost in Cobb County. New York-based Shake Shack threw open the doors Monday at The Battery…

Weather July 1, 2025

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service…

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Immigration

First Amendment groups push for release of Spanish-language Georgia reporter detained by ICE

Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

Sanctuary cities can’t protect people from ICE immigration raids − but they don’t actually violate federal law

Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism

Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety

The “Invasion” Invention: The Far Right’s Long Legal Battle to Make Immigrants the Enemy

Republicans Aim To Punish States That Insure Unauthorized Immigrants

From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations

Deporting international students risks making the US a less attractive destination, putting its economic engine at risk

The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia