Attorney Cesar Vargas
Cesar Vargas's American story starts in Mexico. When he was just 5, his mother brought him over the border into the United States without documentation. Now 33, he is an attorney in New York helping other undocumented immigrants.
Cesar Vargas's American story starts in Mexico. When he was just 5, his mother brought him over the border into the United States without documentation. Now 33, he is an attorney in New York helping other undocumented immigrants.
A Day without Immigrants
"A Day without Immigrants" is playing out in New York and around the country in response to President Trump's Immigration policies. Large groups began rallying around the shared immigrant experience after the president signed an executive order restricting travel from seven majority-Muslim countries. That action is now on hold. But he has also detailed plans to build a wall on the border of Mexico.
"A Day without Immigrants" is playing out in New York and around the country in response to President Trump's Immigration policies. Large groups began rallying around the shared immigrant experience after the president signed an executive order restricting travel from seven majority-Muslim countries. That action is now on hold. But he has also detailed plans to build a wall on the border of Mexico.
Day without Immigrants
A Day without Immigrants is a response to the president's immigration policies. The way this has been explained to me is that this is just the beginning and is part of a continuum of larger protests and actions used to communicate the role immigrants play in our society.
A Day without Immigrants is a response to the president's immigration policies. The way this has been explained to me is that this is just the beginning and is part of a continuum of larger protests and actions used to communicate the role immigrants play in our society.
Travel ban ruling
A federal appeals court refused to lift a stay on President Donald Trump's travel ban.
A federal appeals court refused to lift a stay on President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Syrian family arrives
Mahmoud Khoja and his family, who fled the civil war in Syria, finally arrived in the United States after being delayed by Trump's travel and refugee ban.
Mahmoud Khoja and his family, who fled the civil war in Syria, finally arrived in the United States after being delayed by Trump's travel and refugee ban.
Students protest
Undeterred by the rain, several hundred high school and college students gathered in Foley Square in Manhattan Tuesday afternoon after walking out of their classrooms to protest President Trump's policies.
Undeterred by the rain, several hundred high school and college students gathered in Foley Square in Manhattan Tuesday afternoon after walking out of their classrooms to protest President Trump's policies.
Breaking Bread
Safari Restaurant on 116th Street in Harlem, serves up Somali culture one steaming dish at a time. It serves a mix of locals and tourists who come for authentic Somali flavors. And this weekend it will host a group called Breaking Bread NYC.
Safari Restaurant on 116th Street in Harlem, serves up Somali culture one steaming dish at a time. It serves a mix of locals and tourists who come for authentic Somali flavors. And this weekend it will host a group called Breaking Bread NYC.
Court weighs Trump's ban
The Justice Department filed a new defense of Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
The Justice Department filed a new defense of Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
Jersey 'Sanctuary' City
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democrat, signed an executive order Friday promising no Jersey City police officer would ever question the immigration status of anyone in Jersey City.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democrat, signed an executive order Friday promising no Jersey City police officer would ever question the immigration status of anyone in Jersey City.
Travel ban blocked
A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump's ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump's ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
Prayers and rallies
Muslim New Yorkers held a Friday prayer outside Terminal 4 at JFK Airport.
Muslim New Yorkers held a Friday prayer outside Terminal 4 at JFK Airport.
Bodegas close in protest
Hundreds of ethnic Yemeni business owners closed shop Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Hundreds of ethnic Yemeni business owners closed shop Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Common ground
The new travel restrictions to the United States are making many Jewish people in our area stand up and take notice and take action. One community in New Jersey is reaching out to help.
The new travel restrictions to the United States are making many Jewish people in our area stand up and take notice and take action. One community in New Jersey is reaching out to help.
Doctor stuck in Sudan
A Brooklyn community-based hospital is short one doctor after he was stopped from flying back from the Sudan even though his visa and paperwork were in order. Now his union and City Council member are fighting to bring him back.
A Brooklyn community-based hospital is short one doctor after he was stopped from flying back from the Sudan even though his visa and paperwork were in order. Now his union and City Council member are fighting to bring him back.
Flatiron School
The Flatiron School in Manhattan teaches coding to some of the smartest people around, including many immigrants. Donald Trump's travel ban could affect the tech industry, which relies heavily on global talent.
The Flatiron School in Manhattan teaches coding to some of the smartest people around, including many immigrants. Donald Trump's travel ban could affect the tech industry, which relies heavily on global talent.
Airport confusion
Several lawyers are trying to help immigrants at JFK Airport who are being barred from entering the United States.
Several lawyers are trying to help immigrants at JFK Airport who are being barred from entering the United States.
Lawyers at JFK
Lawyers are volunteering their time to try to help people who are being stopped at immigration at JFK Airport.
Lawyers are volunteering their time to try to help people who are being stopped at immigration at JFK Airport.
Trump curtails refugees
President Donald Trump on Friday suspended the nation's refugee program for four months, aiming to keep "radical Islamic terrorists" out of the United States.
President Donald Trump on Friday suspended the nation's refugee program for four months, aiming to keep "radical Islamic terrorists" out of the United States.
Trump vs. Mexico
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he will not attend a planned Jan. 31 meeting with President Donald J. Trump, hours after Trump tweeted the meeting should be canceled if Mexico won't pay for a border wall.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he will not attend a planned Jan. 31 meeting with President Donald J. Trump, hours after Trump tweeted the meeting should be canceled if Mexico won't pay for a border wall.
New Yorkers protest
A rally organized by the Council on Islamic-American Relations drew a huge crowd in Washington Square Park to protest the president's immigration policies.
A rally organized by the Council on Islamic-American Relations drew a huge crowd in Washington Square Park to protest the president's immigration policies.