(RNS) — In time of a humanitarian crisis, Mary Ellen Giess argues that interfaith communities in Springfield are showing what’s possible.

Iowa has farmland in abundance, but astonishingly little of that land is used to grow food for humans — especially not food for Iowans. It’s too bad, because the state is full of folks with the skills...

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Right now, there are no policies in place to prevent federal immigration enforcement agents from deliberately targeting spaces that represent key pillars of civic, religious, and community life. The…

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.

New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role immigrants play in Ohio’s labor force, housing market, population growth, and economy. The new report was prepared in pa...

This report captures pro-immigrant state laws enacted in 2025 and bills signed in the first five months of 2026 to address immigration enforcement.

Natalie Eilbert: Our refugee resettlement program has been a model for how the immigration process works. Now it’s being trampled by a xenophobic regime.

Before the World Cup, Trump's immigration policies gave cause for real concern. But after kick off, there was shared joy beyond borders.

“I’ve lived in Springfield, Ohio for 45 years,” writes Rev. Carl Ruby. “I’ve seen the city go from an economic and population freefall to a thriving city on the upswing. That miracle turnaround was th...

“The Supreme Court decisions that end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians and effectively bar access to asylum at the border are an abdication of our nation’s commitment to prote...

Milwaukee's Community Center for Immigrants has been helping clients navigate confusion since the Trump administration paused the visa processing for immigrants from 75 countries.

While some states are considering legislation that would challenge immigrant students’ educational rights, some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make commonwealth schools more welcoming.

Featuring performances by award-winning poets, musicians, and storytellers including Safia Elhillo, Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef, and the Refugee Storytellers Collective.

“My hope for meaningful immigration reform does not lie in Washington, D.C.,” writes Liliana Bolaños in an op-ed. “It lies in our communities — where people actually know their neighbors and…

Michigan’s economic strategy relies on immigration

Supporting the career readiness of students from refugee and displaced backgrounds requires coordinated efforts across campus and beyond. From advising and student support to experiential learning and...