Rockville, MD- The Montgomery County Council unanimously passes Bill 30-21 which aims to help struggling tenants from losing their homes. The bill limits rent increases and prohibits landlords from charging late fees for the next six months. Local advocates say…
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DACA advocates urge U.S. Senate to vote for path of citizenship
Washington- One DACA recipient explains why a pathway to citizenship is critical for her and her family.
Joint effort aims at addressing Langley Park housing ills
LANGLEY PARK, Maryland – Just outside the nation’s capital, this community has been struggling for years with aging and neglected housing. Many properties are overcrowded, poorly maintained, and have multiple environmental health hazards such as mold, lead-based paints, and pest infestations. For all…
Battle for DACA goes to court as the deadline for renewal passes
Thursday was D-Day for individuals protected by DACA—the Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals—to file for renewal in the program. But for one new father, unable to meet that deadline, his dream of U.S. citizenship and becoming a chef to provide for his newborn daughter may be about to become harder to reach.
Immigrants-rights groups plan to file suit against Trump Administration
As the deadline to apply for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, expired Thursday, program participants and immigrants-rights activists gathered to share stories and announce that they will continue the fight to stay in their home, America.
Immigrants have until Oct. 5 to reapply for DACA
After President Donald Trump’s decision in early September to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, immigrants who need to reapply for DACA protections—in the form of two-year renewable work permits—are quickly running out of time.
Maryland’s undocumented immigrants: In their own words
While rumors circulate that the Trump administration is closer to resolving questions left after last week’s immigration announcement, Maryland’s undocumented residents are uncertain of what comes next