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Policy Updates – 9/17/26

With the administration’s new Public Charge rule set to go into effect on September 18, 22 states filed suit in federal court earlier this week in order to stop the rule. In their complaint, the states argue that the new rule “removes any meaningful guidance” regarding what USCIS officers may consider and that the administration … Continued

Mes de la Herencia Hispana: La libertad que llevamos a través de las fronteras

In English La libertad que llevamos a través de las fronteras colaboración de Luciano Paskevicius, Lowell Alliance Cuando se habla del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la conversación suele centrarse en la comida, la música, el idioma y las tradiciones. Todo eso es importante, pero para mí, la herencia vive en un lugar más profundo. … Continued

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Freedom We Carry Across Borders

En español The Freedom We Carry Across Borders contributed by Luciano Paskevicius, Lowell Alliance When people speak about Hispanic Heritage Month, the conversation often turns to food, music, language, and traditions. Those things matter, but for me, heritage lives somewhere deeper. It lives in the values and political ideas we carry from one generation to … Continued

Policy Updates – 10/2/2025

Policy Updates

October 2, 2025

With Congress and the White House unable to agree on federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026, the government entered another shutdown on October 1st. Here’s how the government shutdown will impact various federal operations: ICE: Considered “essential” law enforcement work and will continue with little disruption. The OBBBA provided $35 billion through Sep 2029, which … Continued