A new Biden administration program would allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to process their green card applications without having to leave the country. A lawsuit by 16 states led to an administrative stay preventing USCIS from granting parole in place under the program. In this article: learn the background of Keeping Families Together policy, its current status, and its potential impact
Read MoreMedicaid, a publicly funded health insurance program, provides relief for millions of people. Unfortunately, most immigrants are not eligible for the program unless they are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or fall into a state-specific eligibility category.
In this article: learn about immigrants’ access to equitable healthcare and get an expert perspective on what Tennesseans can do to support their neighbors.
Read MoreOn August 1, Tennesseans will vote in primaries to choose federal legislative candidates for the general election in November. In this article: what positions are on the ballot, what they do, and why it matters!
Read MoreOn August 1, Tennesseans will vote in primaries to choose state legislative candidates for the general election in November. In this article: what positions are on the ballot, what they do, and why it matters!
Read MoreTNJFON joined the ACLU and 10 partner organizations to demand a stop to voter intimidation aimed at naturalized citizens in Tennessee.
Read MoreAlthough all students in the United States have the right to public education regardless of immigration status, immigrant children can face unique challenges in our school systems. This month, summer intern Karis Cooper interviewed Molly Hegwood, Executive Director of English Learners in Nashville Metropolitan Schools to learn how Nashville supports English Language Learners.
Read MoreOn August 1, Nashvilleans will elect some of the local officials who run our schools, courts, and more. In this article: what positions are on the ballot, what they do, and why it matters!
Read MoreFor many LGBTQ+ individuals, the month of June is a time to celebrate and reflect on the journey towards embracing their authentic selves. Love and acceptance, which are at the heart of these celebrations, sometimes make it easy to forget that not every LGBTQ+ person is lucky enough to live safely after coming out.
Read MoreGet ready for the August 1 election by learning about voter eligibility, registration requirements, and rights restoration!
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