Millions of Legal Immigrants Skipping U.S. Citizenship
Millions of Legal Immigrants Skipping U.S. Citizenship COLUMBUS, Ohio – Many legal immigrants in Ohio and across the country aren't pursuing citizenship. Even though more than 8 million nationwide are...
View ArticleDebunking Myths on the Flood of Central American Children
Debunking Myths on the Flood of Central American Children DAYTON, Ohio – The large migration of Central American children has made headlines, sparked debate and ignited a political firestorm in recent...
View ArticleHope for Undocumented Ohioans: Action Expected on Immigration Reform
Hope for Undocumented Ohioans: Action Expected on Immigration Reform COLUMBUS, Ohio – Residents across Ohio and the nation will be watching closely tonight as President Barack Obama unveils his plans...
View ArticleRefugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood
Refugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood COLUMBUS, Ohio - At a time of controversy for refugees in the U.S., a story of acceptance in an Ohio community is coming to light. The narrative of...
View ArticleOhio Groups Mobilize Against Deportation Raids
Ohio Groups Mobilize Against Deportation Raids COLUMBUS, Ohio –Immigrant rights groups and faith communities in Ohio are mobilizing to help Central American refugees who fear deportation. Federal...
View ArticleReport: Health Coverage Gaps Remain for Ohio's Hispanic Kids
Report: Health Coverage Gaps Remain for Ohio's Hispanic Kids COLUMBUS, Ohio - A healthy start helps for future life success, but a new report finds a higher percentage of Hispanic children lack health...
View ArticleOhio Expert Weighs In on Clash Over SCOTUS Nomination
Ohio Expert Weighs In on Clash Over SCOTUS Nomination COLUMBUS, Ohio - The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has sparked an immediate battle between parties in an already-polarized...
View ArticleResearch: Benefits Double from Learning Two Languages
Research: Benefits Double from Learning Two Languages COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new study of bilingual and monolingual toddlers could be reason for parents to share this story in two languages. Research in...
View ArticleCan Campaign Trail Chaos Disengage Ohio Voters?
Can Campaign Trail Chaos Disengage Ohio Voters? COLUMBUS, Ohio – Arrests, cancelled rallies and heated exchanges among candidates plagued the presidential campaign over the weekend. And one political...
View ArticleWe All Count: Supreme Court Rules on Redistricting
We All Count: Supreme Court Rules on Redistricting COLUMBUS, Ohio - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to those fighting to ensure elections are fair. The court unanimously ruled states...
View ArticlePoll Shows Ohio Voters Want SCOTUS Nominee Hearings
Poll Shows Ohio Voters Want SCOTUS Nominee Hearings COLUMBUS, Ohio - The findings of a new poll indicate many Ohioans want the stalemate over the Merrick Garland U.S. Supreme Court nomination to end....
View ArticleDreams of Stable Life: Plight of Refugees to Ohio
Dreams of Stable Life: Plight of Refugees to Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite divisive political rhetoric over the past year on the issue of international refugees, many Ohio cities are welcoming with...
View ArticleSadness Expressed in Ohio Over Immigration Ruling
Sadness Expressed in Ohio Over Immigration Ruling COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some immigrants in Ohio and their supporters are joining others around the nation, denouncing the U.S. Supreme Court's new ruling on...
View ArticleCould Dreamers' Voluntary Information Be Used Against Them?
Could Dreamers' Voluntary Information Be Used Against Them? COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thousands of undocumented immigrants are worried that their sign-up information for President Barack Obama's Dreamers...
View ArticleRNC Protesters Denounce Anti-Immigrant Talk
RNC Protesters Denounce Anti-Immigrant Talk CLEVELAND — A major protest outside the Republican National Convention Tuesday will address anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. Organizers of...
View ArticleProtest in Cleveland Aims to Wall Off Trump
Protest in Cleveland Aims to Wall Off Trump CLEVELAND - Some organizations are planning a unique protest outside the Republican National Convention today. A coalition of activists plans to build a wall...
View Article"Pledge of Resistance" Travels from RNC to DNC
"Pledge of Resistance" Travels from RNC to DNC CLEVELAND - Grassroots leaders from across the country are taking their own pledge of resistance to racism, misogyny and xenophobic policies in the...
View ArticleUgly and Dirty: Ohio Teachers Try to Explain Election Antics
Ugly and Dirty: Ohio Teachers Try to Explain Election Antics COLUMBUS, Ohio – In what used to be a perfect time for a lesson in how government works, the tone of the presidential campaign is creating...
View ArticleOhio mueve el marcador en cobertura de salud infantil
Ohio mueve el marcador en cobertura de salud infantil Columbus, OH- Un Nuevo análisis muestra mejorías significativas en Ohio y otros estados en cuanto al número de niños con cobertura de gastos...
View ArticleOhio Latino Voters: A Strong Voice for Climate Action
Ohio Latino Voters: A Strong Voice for Climate Action COLUMBUS, Ohio – As a growing population in Ohio, the voice of Latino voters is becoming more powerful, and a new survey finds a strong percentage...
View ArticleAre Young Immigrants Trump's Next Target?
Are Young Immigrants Trump's Next Target? COLUMBUS, Ohio — Young immigrants and their allies in Ohio are nervously anticipating President Trump's next move on immigration policy. Last week the...
View ArticleStudy Debunks Claims Linking Immigrants to Crime
Study Debunks Claims Linking Immigrants to Crime COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As President Donald Trump continues to act on campaign promises to deport undocumented immigrants, a new study shows that U.S. cities...
View ArticleMuslim Ban: A Bad Rx for Ohio's Medical Community?
Muslim Ban: A Bad Rx for Ohio's Medical Community? COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Amid the controversy over President Donald Trump's travel ban, new concerns are being raised about how the order could affect Ohio's...
View ArticleOhio "DREAMers" Face Uncertain Futures
Ohio "DREAMers" Face Uncertain Futures COLUMBUS, Ohio – The future is uncertain for many Ohio DREAMers as the Trump administration is rescinding DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...
View ArticleDeep Divide Among Ohio Kids, According to New Research
Deep Divide Among Ohio Kids, According to New Research COLUMBUS, Ohio – There are deep differences in opportunity among children in Ohio and other states, and a new report sheds light on policies that...
View ArticleOhio Mayors Weigh In on Immigration Reform
Ohio Mayors Weigh In on Immigration Reform COLUMBUS, Ohio – Immigration is a hot topic for the hundreds of mayors – including nine from Ohio – in Washington, D.C. this week for the winter meeting of...
View ArticleOhio Cities Dependent on Immigrants for Economic Growth
Ohio Cities Dependent on Immigrants for Economic Growth By Valerie Royzman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration Srijang Laoti Subba opened Family Groceries with his brother...
View ArticleOhio Law Enforcement Complies with ICE Detainer Requests
Ohio Law Enforcement Complies with ICE Detainer Requests By Ben Orner / Broadcast version by Mary Kuhlman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration Since President Donald Trump...
View ArticleOhio Researchers say Citizenship Question Could Tarnish Census
Ohio Researchers say Citizenship Question Could Tarnish Census CLEVELAND – A request by the Justice Department to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census is drawing concerns from some Ohio...
View ArticleA Fear Beyond Deportation for LGBT Immigrants
A Fear Beyond Deportation for LGBT Immigrants COLUMBUS, Ohio — New data shows lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants are 97 times more likely to face sexual assault in federal detention...
View ArticleFamily Separation Happens in Ohio, Too
Family Separation Happens in Ohio, Too CINCINNATI — Stories of children being forcibly separated from their parents are adding fuel to the fire for advocacy groups in Ohio already fighting for the...
View ArticleConcerns Grow Over Treatment of Immigrant Women in Detention
Concerns Grow Over Treatment of Immigrant Women in Detention COLUMBUS, Ohio — This week, members of Congress will continue their push for an investigation into the detention of pregnant women in...
View ArticleFeds Taking Public Comments on Controversial Green Card Rule
Feds Taking Public Comments on Controversial Green Card Rule COLUMBUS, Ohio – People can now officially weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration to punish legal permanent residents who have...
View ArticleDreamers Still Delayed
Dreamers Still Delayed CINCINNATI – March 5, 2018, was the deadline President Donald Trump gave Congress to develop permanent solutions for DACA recipients. The day passed, and a year later young...
View ArticleHelp Wanted: 2020 Census Issues a Call for Workers
Help Wanted: 2020 Census Issues a Call for Workers COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The 2020 Census Day is April 1 of next year, but opportunities are opening up now to help ensure the count is a success. The Census...
View ArticleEverybody Matters: Supreme Court Considers Census Citizenship Question
Everybody Matters: Supreme Court Considers Census Citizenship Question COLUMBUS, Ohio - Will the 2020 census include a question about citizenship? Final arguments have been made, and now it's up to the...
View ArticleOhio Moves to Require Citizenship Status on Workers' Comp Claims
Ohio Moves to Require Citizenship Status on Workers' Comp Claims COLUMBUS, Ohio – A proposal in Ohio could discourage some workers from filing an injury claim. The Ohio House on Wednesday approved the...
View ArticleOhioans Mobilize Against Detention-Center Abuses
Ohioans Mobilize Against Detention-Center Abuses CINCINNATI – Protests against conditions in detention centers at the U.S./Mexico border take place in Ohio and across the nation today. A steady stream...
View ArticleOhio Immigrant Groups Voice Cautious Optimism about Biden Reforms
Ohio Immigrant Groups Voice Cautious Optimism about Biden Reforms COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Immigrants in Ohio are celebrating proposed reforms to the nation's immigration system, but some are calling it...
View ArticleOhio Labor Group Calls for End to Farm Contractor Abuses
Ohio Labor Group Calls for End to Farm Contractor Abuses COLUMBUS, Ohio - A legal victory in North Carolina could open the door to reforms that would protect farm workers in the Buckeye State as well....
View ArticleNew Hope for Citizenship for Ohio's Dreamers
New Hope for Citizenship for Ohio's Dreamers COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio's roughly 4,400 "Dreamers" are a step closer to the chance to become American citizens. The U.S. House approved the American Dream and...
View ArticleDACA Legal Limbo 'Exhausting' for Ohio Dreamers
DACA Legal Limbo 'Exhausting' for Ohio Dreamers COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In light of a new federal court ruling on DACA, immigration advocates in Ohio say Congress must take action to create a roadmap to...
View Article20 Years Later, Muslims Still Face Post 9/11 Hate
20 Years Later, Muslims Still Face Post 9/11 Hate COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the Sep. 11 attacks, Muslim groups are reflecting on progress in the treatment of...
View ArticleMarginalized Survivors Report Bias When Seeking Help in Ohio
Marginalized Survivors Report Bias When Seeking Help in Ohio A new survey reveals instances of bias in the ways police, courts and social services respond to domestic-violence survivors in Ohio in...
View ArticleReport: Immigrant Workers Answer to Ohio, US Labor Shortages
Report: Immigrant Workers Answer to Ohio, US Labor Shortages As the country reels with the highest levels of inflation seen since the 1980s, experts say without adding more workers, wage increases...
View ArticleOhio Farm Workers Still Shut Out of Federal Labor Protections
Ohio Farm Workers Still Shut Out of Federal Labor Protections An organization defending the rights of thousands of farmworkers in Ohio and other states is creating its road map for the future. The Farm...
View ArticleIn Ohio, Push to Expand Rights for Migrant Workers
In Ohio, Push to Expand Rights for Migrant Workers A labor union representing agricultural workers in Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia says it isn't waiting around for federal immigration reform to...
View ArticleOhio Governor Signs Citizenship-Status Voter ID Bill
Ohio Governor Signs Citizenship-Status Voter ID Bill In a few months, Ohio voters will no longer be allowed to vote with utility bills or other non-photo documents as proof of identification, when a...
View ArticleCultural Barriers May Prevent API Sexual Violence Survivors from Seeking Help
Cultural Barriers May Prevent API Sexual Violence Survivors from Seeking Help May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and according to the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, the...
View ArticleOhio schools haven’t kept pace with growing number of English learners
Ohio schools haven’t kept pace with growing number of English learners Ohio schools are stepping up to meet the needs of a growing number of English learners. Nearly 40% of around 60,000 English...
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