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.
Trump vs. sanctuary cities
President Donald Trump says sanctuary cities will lose federal funding. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio vows to fight that.
President Donald Trump says sanctuary cities will lose federal funding. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio vows to fight that.
Refugees from Syria
Ahed Festuk saw the horrors of Syria's civil war up close. Now she worries a possible ban on refugees from Syria and other Muslim nations by President Trump could leave friends and family members who are seeking asylum in limbo.
Ahed Festuk saw the horrors of Syria's civil war up close. Now she worries a possible ban on refugees from Syria and other Muslim nations by President Trump could leave friends and family members who are seeking asylum in limbo.
Trump on immigration and security
President Donald Trump is expected to order the building of a border wall along the Mexico-U.S. border.
President Donald Trump is expected to order the building of a border wall along the Mexico-U.S. border.
Immigration seen from different perspectives
An exhibition at the Bronx Museum of the Arts looks at immigration from two different perspectives: from those who leave and those who stay.
An exhibition at the Bronx Museum of the Arts looks at immigration from two different perspectives: from those who leave and those who stay.
From undocumented immigrant to Wall Street executive | Our American Dream
Julissa Arce, 33, is the definition of the American dream. She lived as an undocumented immigrant for 15 years. She was undocumented when she accepted a job at Goldman Sachs. Even though she lived in fear, she was determined to accomplish her goals.
Julissa Arce, 33, is the definition of the American dream. She lived as an undocumented immigrant for 15 years. She was undocumented when she accepted a job at Goldman Sachs. Even though she lived in fear, she was determined to accomplish her goals.
Fashion designer Manuel Palfere | Our American Dream
Fashion designer Manuel Palferez wakes up every morning thinking about women and their silhouette.
Fashion designer Manuel Palferez wakes up every morning thinking about women and their silhouette.
Fine Peruvian cuisine in Montclair | Our American Dream
Juan Placencia grew up in the kitchen. Born in Lima, Peru, he emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of one and half. Juan's family arrived in New Jersey 30 years ago. Over the years, they ran three smaller restaurants.
Juan Placencia grew up in the kitchen. Born in Lima, Peru, he emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of one and half. Juan's family arrived in New Jersey 30 years ago. Over the years, they ran three smaller restaurants.