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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 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!

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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
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From immigration enforcement in New York City to how five immigrants won a Nobel Peace Prize, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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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 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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From a court order barring ICE from arresting people at court in the Chicago area to how friends and teachers protect New York City students: here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: October 10 – October 17 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap to highlight the latest news in im/migrant well-being. From a court order baring ICE from arresting people at cour...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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We're excited to share the latest entry in our interview series, "¡Hablemos!," featuring Dr. Daniel E. Martínez.

Read the full interview here: iwbcollab.org/hablemos-wit...
¡Hablemos! With Dr. Daniel E. Martínez - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
By Sophia Benavente and Thomas J. Rachko, Jr. Dr. Daniel E. Martínez, Distinguished Scholar & Associate Professor in the School of Sociology at the University of Arizona and Co-Director of the Binatio...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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From the United States government shutdown to photos from Colombia documenting the birthplace of cumbia – here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

Learn more about the latest news impacting im/migrant communities here:

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Stories of the Week: September 26 – October 3 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end the week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From the United States government shutdown to photos from Colombia documenting the birthplace of cumbia – here are...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Thanks to the @iwbcollab.bsky.social Immigrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative for this interview, spanning my interests in rights, education, and well-being around the world!

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¡Hablemos! With Dr. Mneesha Gellman - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
By Sophia Benavente Dr. Mneesha Gellman is an Associate Professor at Emerson College and is the Founder and Director of the Emerson Prison Initiative. She is an expert on comparative democratization, ...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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#ICYMI: Here are some of the top news stories about im/migrant well-being from last week!

How a student won the NPR podcast challenge by focusing on the stories of her family’s Indian heritage: www.npr.org/2025/09/24/n...

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A student's winning podcast looks back to a way of life she never knew
Avani Yaltho, this year's high school winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, brought three generations of her family together to talk about their shared history.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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From a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas, to how a student won the NPR podcast challenge by focusing on the stories of her family’s Indian heritage – here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: September 19 – September 26 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas, to how a student won the NPR podcast challenge by focu...
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September 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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From how federal immigration enforcement continues to expand nationwide in cities like Chicago to how a DACA recipient started their culinary career, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: September 12 – September 19 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we end the week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From how federal immigration enforcement continues to expand nationwide in cities like Chicago to how a DACA recip...
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September 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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August 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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From how the nation’s capital has been recently affected by immigration enforcement to what a shifting immigrant landscape means for Japan, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: August 22 – August 29 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From how the nation’s capital has been recently affected by immigration enforcement to what a shifting immi...
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August 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We're excited to unveil the newest addition to our "¡Hablemos!" interview series, focused on the intersections of immigration studies, advocacy, and community partnerships.
August 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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My op ed in The Hill about the State Department's new distorted human rights report on El Salvador: thehill.com/opinion/inte... #humanrights
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August 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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From new statistics on the number of immigrants coming into the United States to international students not coming to campus for the fall semester, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: August 15 – August 22 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From new statistics on the number of immigrants coming into the United States to international students not...
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August 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From threats to sanctuary cities to fears as students enter the new school year, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: August 8 – August 15 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From threats to sanctuary cities to fears as students enter the new school year, here are the top stories i...
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August 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Buy "Reunited" it is writen as an easy read for the classroom, newsroom, bookclub, and scholars who want to understand the basics of family migration, family separation, and the impacts of immigration policy. The lessons & takeaways apply to many migrant nationalities.
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Ernesto Castañeda with Reunited in front of the Russell Sage Foundation booth at #ASA2025 Chicago
August 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap.

From an expansion of ICE personnel to demonstrations in Mexico, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

Learn more here:

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Stories of the Week: August 1 – August 8 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From an expansion of ICE personnel to demonstrations in Mexico, here are the top stories impacting the well...
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August 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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From concerns over what mass deportation means for the U.S. economy to conditions in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.

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Stories of the Week: July 25 – August 1 - Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative
As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From concerns over what mass deportation means for the U.S. economy to conditions in El Salvador's Terroris...
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August 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Today, we're thrilled to share some exciting news...
August 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Today, we celebrate National Intern Day by highlighting our Law & Policy Intern Sophia Benavente.
July 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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What are some of the most common myths around immigration? You can hear the recording of this NPR radio interview here:
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July 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM