Current Events

A new bill called Orlin's Law has been introduced in Congress after the death of 3-year-old Orlin Hernandez Reyes. According to Representative Pramila Jayapal, Orlin's mother was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to Honduras. She says she repeatedly asked ICE to let her take Orlin with her, but the request was denied. Orlin stayed in Florida with a relative, who was later charged with killing him. After Orlin's death, ICE's acting direct

Following the death of a 3-year-old boy named Orlin Hernandez Reyes, Representative Pramila Jayapal has introduced a new bill in Congress called Orlin's Law. The proposed legislation seeks to reform how immigration agencies handle parents with young children. According to Representative Jayapal, the bill was created after Orlin's mother was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to Honduras. Legal records and her attorney state that she repe

A new bill called Orlin's Law has been introduced in Congress by Representative Pramila Jayapal. A bill is a proposal for a new law that lawmakers are discussing. This proposal was created after a very sad event involving a 3-year-old boy named Orlin Hernandez Reyes. Orlin's mother was taken into custody by immigration officers and sent back to her home country of Honduras. Her lawyer and court records show that she asked officers to let her take her young son with her. Howev

On July 7, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a traffic stop involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican citizen who had lived in Houston for about 35 years. According to ICE, Salgado Araujo tried to drive away during the operation and struck an officer with his vehicle. An ICE agent then shot him in the abdomen. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Salgado Araujo's family disputes ICE's account of what happened. They say h

On July 7, officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a traffic stop in Houston, Texas, involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Mr. Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican citizen and local construction business owner who had lived in Houston for approximately 35 years. During the incident, an agent shot Mr. Salgado Araujo, who was taken to a local hospital where he later died. Details surrounding what happened during the traffic stop are currently disp

On July 7, a 52-year-old man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was pulled over by officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while driving in Houston, Texas. Mr. Salgado Araujo was a construction business owner from Mexico who had lived in Houston for about 35 years. During the traffic stop, an officer shot him, and he later passed away at a hospital. Different people have different accounts of what happened during the stop: What federal officers said: ICE stated

A group of Mexican American teenagers in Houston has been meeting each weekend to support one another after the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old construction worker who was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a traffic stop on July 7 in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. Many of the teens say Salgado Araujo reminded them of their own fathers, uncles, and other family members. Because the incident happened in their own com

In Magnolia Park, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, a local community is coming together after the death of 52-year-old construction worker Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a traffic stop on July 7. In the weeks following the event, a group of Mexican American teenagers has been meeting every weekend to support each other. For these teens, the tragedy felt deeply personal. Many shared that Mr. Salg

In a neighborhood in Houston, Texas called Magnolia Park, a local construction worker named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo recently passed away after a sad incident involving federal officers. He was 52 years old and a well-known member of the community. Because Mr. Salgado Araujo reminded many local teenagers of their own parents, uncles, or family members, his death hit very close to home. Since then, a group of Mexican American teenagers in the area has been meeting every weekend.

Understanding the legal-versus-illegal framework is only useful if it translates into action. Whether someone is directly affected by their immigration status, supporting a loved one who is, or simply wants to be a more informed advocate, there are steps that make a difference. Know your rights, and share them. Every person in the U.S., regardless of status, has constitutional protections, including the right to remain silent. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center recommends th

Learning about immigration laws only helps if you use that knowledge. Whether you or someone you know is affected by immigration status, or you just want to help others, there are simple things you can do. Know your rights and tell others about them. Everyone in the United States has basic rights, no matter their immigration status. For example, people have the right to stay silent if questioned. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) offers free "Red Cards" in many langu

Learning about immigration is important, but helping others is even more important. There are many simple ways you can help. Know your rights. Everyone in the United States has basic rights, no matter where they were born. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has free "Red Cards" that explain these rights. People can carry these cards if they need them. Have a family plan. Families can make a plan in case someone has to leave suddenly. They can write down important phon

On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled to preserve birthright citizenship in a 6-3 overall decision, establishing that the Constitution guarantees citizenship for all people born in the United States, regardless of their parent’s immigration status. In Trump v. Barbara, the Court examined the meaning of the 14th Amendment. The case arose as a class action lawsuit filed by three families—Barbara, a Honduran asylum seeker; Susan, a Taiwanese student on a visa; and Mark, a Brazili

On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to protect birthright citizenship. This major decision confirmed that the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status. The case, Trump v. Barbara, centered on the meaning of the 14th Amendment. It began as a lawsuit filed by three families against President Trump's Executive Order No. 14160, which attempted to block automatic citizenship for children born in t

On June 30, the United States Supreme Court made a major decision to protect birthright citizenship in a 6-3 vote. They ruled that the U.S. Constitution promises that any child born in the United States is automatically an American citizen, no matter where their parents came from or what kind of legal status they have. The lawsuit, called Trump v. Barbara, was all about what the 14th Amendment of the Constitution really means. Three different families started the case—Barbara

Open your FYP on Tiktok or scroll on Reels, turn on the news, or listen to political debates, and one topic is guaranteed to appear: U.S. immigration policy. For many high school students, these conversations can feel distant—especially if you were born in the U.S. and hold citizenship. It is easy to assume that immigration policy only affects those actively navigating the legal system. In reality, federal and state immigration events have a direct, profound impact on your da

If you scroll through social media, watch the news, or listen to your parents discuss current events, you will hear a lot of talk about immigration. For many middle school students, these conversations can feel like they only matter to adults or to people who are currently trying to move to the United States. But the truth is, what happens with immigration shapes our schools, our local businesses, and the culture we enjoy every single day. Here is why current immigration even

If you turn on the TV or listen to adults talking, you might hear the word immigration a lot. You might hear about new rules, borders, or laws. You might understand it, or you don't. Either way, it you hear about immigration constantly. Why is that? Even if you were born in the United States and have lived here your whole life, these big news stories affect you and your daily life! 1. Our Friends and Classrooms The most important place we see immigration is right inside our s