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Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
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The Collaborative supports academics who conduct multidisciplinary, empirical research on immigration.

We support this work by promoting scholars’ work and translating findings for use by policymakers and community organizations.
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From a bomb threat in Springfield, Ohio, to residents from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area feeling empowered following demonstrations of community solidarity, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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Stories of the Week: February 6 – February 13 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we conclude this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a bomb threat in Springfield, Ohio, to residents from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area feeling empowered f...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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#ICYMI: Here are a couple of the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being from last week!
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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From a looming D.H.S. shutdown to the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from ICE detention, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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Stories of the Week: January 30 – February 6 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a looming D.H.S. shutdown to the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from ICE detention, here are the to...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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From an appeals court upholding TPS protections for Venezuelans to a nationwide strike in reaction to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being this week.

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Stories of the Week: January 23 – January 30 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From an appeals court upholding TPS protections for Venezuelans to a nationwide strike in reaction to the Trump a...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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We would like to highlight our Scholar Affiliate Dr. Ernesto Castañeda, Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University, who will be speaking tomorrow at the Metropolitan Washington Workshop on Immigration and Race.
January 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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We’re back with another #WellBeingWednesdays...

#ICYMI: Here are a couple of the top stories on im/migrant well-being from the past week.
January 29, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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From marking one year of the second Trump administration to ICE quietly releasing some immigrant families from a Texas detention center, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being from January 16th to January 23rd.

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Stories of the Week: January 16 – January 23 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From marking one year of the second Trump administration to ICE quietly releasing some immigrant families from a ...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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From the Trump administration announcing the halt of visa processing for 75 nations to teachers and parents in California stepping up to help students get to school, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being from January 9th to January 16th.

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Stories of the Week: January 9 – January 16 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From the Trump administration announcing the halt of visa processing for 75 nations to teachers and parents in Ca...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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From the fatal ICE shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis to U.S. military actions in Venezuela, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being from January 2nd to January 9th.

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Stories of the Week: January 2 – January 9 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From the fatal ICE shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis to U.S. military actions in Venezuela...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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The Collaborative hopes everyone had a restful holiday season. We are grateful for your continued support and engagement.
January 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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In this video, Scholar Affiliate @drernestocast.bsky.social discusses the importance of translating his empirical research for the media.

Read our full interview with Dr. Castañeda here: iwbcollab.org/hablemos-wit...
December 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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"To achieve immigrant well-being is to achieve well-being for all Americans." - @drernestocast.bsky.social

Learn more about Dr. Castañeda in our new ¡Hablemos! interview series article here: iwbcollab.org/hablemos-wit...
December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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As 2025 comes to a close, we want to say a big thank you to all of our scholar affiliates, community partners, and readers for continuing to produce, share, and translate important empirical research on im/migrant well-being!

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The Im/migrant Well-Being Newsletter, Volume 2, Fall 2025
The latest on im/migrant well-being
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December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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We're thrilled to highlight Scholar Affiliate Dr. Ernesto Castañeda in the latest entry of our interview series: "¡Hablemos! With Dr. Ernesto Castañeda."

Learn more in the full interview here:

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¡Hablemos! With Dr. Ernesto Castañeda - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
By Rick Tzompa Chimal Dr. Ernesto Castañeda is Professor of Sociology and Director of both the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and the Immigration Lab at American University, where he inv...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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From President Trump halting a green card lottery process to New York City expanding legal permits for street vendors, here are the top stories impacting im/migrant well-being from December 12th to December 19th.

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Stories of the Week: December 12 – December 19 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From President Trump halting a green card lottery process to New York City expanding legal permits for street ven...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Learn more about the latest national and international news impacting immigrant well-being in our Stories of the Week.

This week's edition is curated by Communications and Policy Intern Rick Tzompa Chimal.

Dive into the #IWBSOTW here: iwbcollab.org/stories-of-t...
Stories of the Week: December 5 – December 12 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From interruptions at citizenship ceremonies to ICE detainees being released, here are the top stories impacting ...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap.

Learn more in our latest #IWBSOTW here: iwbcollab.org/stories-of-t...
Stories of the Week: November 28 – December 5 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From new immigration crackdowns in New Orleans to how the greater Philadelphia immigrant community fuels the loca...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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#ICYMI: Here are some of the top news stories on im/migrant well-being from last week!
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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This week, our colleagues at the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center at USF launched a new report on immigrant experiences with intensified immigration enforcement in Florida.

Read the full report in English here: usf.app.box.com/s/c4dapbbuss...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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From new immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte, North Carolina to a testament to the resolve of immigrants in the U.S. – here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: November 14 – November 21 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From new immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte, North Carolina to a testament to the resolve of immigra...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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From a judge’s order to release over 300 immigrant detainees to how Chicago locals buy out street vendors to support them and those without food during the government shutdown, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: November 7 – November 14 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a judge’s order to release over 300 immigrant detainees under Operation Midway Blitz to how Chicago locals b...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Read our new ¡Hablemos! Interview with Scholar Affiliate, Dr. Blanca A. Ramirez, assistant professor of Sociology at the University of Texas, Austin:

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¡Hablemos! With Dr. Blanca A. Ramirez - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
By Sophia Benavente and Thomas J. Rachko, Jr. Dr. Blanca A. Ramirez, assistant professor of Sociology at the University of Texas, Austin, examines how immigration laws and policies shape everyday life...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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We're excited to highlight Scholar Affiliate Dr. Blanca A. Ramirez in a new entry to our "¡Hablemos!" interview series authored by Sophia Benavente and Thomas J. Rachko Jr..

Learn more about Dr. Ramirez here:

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¡Hablemos! With Dr. Blanca A. Ramirez - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
By Sophia Benavente and Thomas J. Rachko, Jr. Dr. Blanca A. Ramirez, assistant professor of Sociology at the University of Texas, Austin, examines how immigration laws and policies shape everyday life...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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#ICYMI: Here are some of the top news stories on im/migrant well-being from last week!

Read more in our Stories of the Week: iwbcollab.org/stories-of-t...

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Stories of the Week: October 17 – October 24 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From immigration enforcement in New York City to how five immigrants won a Nobel Peace Prize, here are the top st...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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On November 5 I will be interviewing Priscila Alvarez from CNN.
Join us at American University.
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM