Araceli Cruz

Araceli Cruz: The broken American Dream shines a light on a new path to Mexico Meet Mexican Americans who are reclaiming their right to exist in both countries

More Mexican Americans are seeking to reclaim their identity, culture, and citizenship in the U.S. and México because living in the U.S. means you need a plan b. couriernewsroom.com/news/araceli...

In Reno's shadow of ICE raids, Latinas build community of resilience A group of women in Reno lean on one another as they grapple with ICE raids in their community.

This is the story that came out of that call out 👆
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In Reno's shadow of ICE raids, Latinas build community of resilience A group of women in Reno lean on one another as they grapple with ICE raids in their community.

This is what community looks like in Reno, Nevada 👇🏽
thenevadannews.com/2025/05/14/r...

I am looking to interview Latinos in the Las Vegas and Reno areas who want to speak on how the Trump administration is affecting their lives. It can be related to anything: jobs, activism, education, housing, climate, mental health, etc.

Please DM if you’re interested or know of someone who is. 🙏

‘I Can’t Teach Students Who Don’t Feel Safe’ Teachers confront the fear of ICE raids hanging over their schools.

It's heartbreaking that kids feel unsafe in school.
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Trump Is the Threat to Women, Not Trans Girls in Sports He’s scapegoating trans people to distract from his own attacks on our health and safety.

I would not feel safe in a bathroom (or any room) with any of the trump administration www.thecut.com/article/trum...

What is the 50501 movement? An explainer on the protests against Trump, Project 2025, and Elon Musk 50501 stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Websites and social media accounts issued calls for action, with messages such as “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”

50501 stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Websites and social media accounts issued calls for action, with messages such as “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”
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My Family Has Been Tormented By U.S. Immigration Crackdowns for Generations Trump's immigration crackdowns are nothing new to my Mexican American family, who have been harassed by immigration enforcement since our land was taken.

What it feels like to have a target on your back despite being American.
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ICE detains US military veteran without warrant Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said ICE raided a business and detained citizens and undocumented residents "without producing a warrant."

Brown people are once again targeted www.newsweek.com/ice-raids-us...

ACLU files lawsuit against Trump administration over birthright citizenship executive order President Donald Trump wasted no time implementing his campaign promises, including executive orders that target immigrants and also issuing a law against birthright citizenship that violates the Cons...

trump is used to doing illegal things but this is unconstitutional!
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Hi everyone! I'm here to share news, protect and inform about civil rights, support vulnerable communities, empower Latinos, read, write, and produce authentic stories, and always help immigrants. ❤️🙏

His Family Voted to Support Trump’s Deportation Plan. That Includes Him. His friends and family members in Rome, Ga., voted to support mass deportation. Now he’s scrambling to stay in the country.

Completely tragic on so many levels:
The Alienation of Jaime Cachua www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/u...

Western North Carolina’s Weary Hearts Rejoice for Christmas - Christianity Today The holiday isn’t the same with flooded tree farms and damaged churches from Helene, but locals find cheer in recovery.

Churches in the mountainous region are helping people find homes in time for the holidays, providing presents to parents who may not be able to buy gifts for their children, connecting campers to septic systems and acquiring Christmas trees for those in need www.christianitytoday.com/2024/12/hurr...

Arizona elects sheriff known for racial profiling—and passes a law to let him do it Cruelty towards immigrants has been approved by voters at the county, state, and federal level.

Immigrants in Arizona are on edge following an election that brought former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s right-hand man, Jerry Sheridan, back to lead the department, and the passage of anti-immigration Proposition 314.
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Local news to take major hit in rural Arizona once Trump takes office News outlets run by colleges and high schools provide valuable job training, but could be forced to close next year.

Members of the incoming Trump administration have pledged to cut federal funding for public media, a decision that would endanger dozens of rural radio stations across Arizona.
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Pennsylvania ACLU prepares to defend reproductive rights in a second Trump term Abortion access continues to remain legal in Pennsylvania even though Donald Trump won the election. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union are preparing to defend reproductive rights in a sec...

Abortion access continues to remain legal in Pennsylvania even though Donald Trump won the election. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union are preparing to defend reproductive rights in a second Trump term.
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This spread is beautiful! @theatlantic.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

An Immigrant Family’s Dreams, Shattered by a Random Stabbing Spree On Sunday, Angel Lata Landi, a construction worker, called his mother in Ecuador, whom he helped support. The next day, he was one of three people stabbed to death on the street in Manhattan.

On Sunday, Angel Lata Landi, a construction worker, called his mother in Ecuador, whom he helped support.

The next day, he was one of three people stabbed to death by a man who went on a killing spree in Manhattan.

Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and ...

Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X.
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Jesús was so vital to my experience at the Village Voice. He was like our Yoda! ❤️

In Spanish, C.S. Lewis means “Yes, it’s Luis.”

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