News & Media
Article discusses the impact of a new slate of immigration laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, particularly on undocumented immigrants. Dr. Elizabeth Aranda highlights the findings of a forthcoming survey conducted by the IWRC, which reveal how these policies have exacerbated family separation and increased psychological distress within immigrant communities. The center鈥檚 research reveals the far-reaching consequences of these policies, as many families struggle with heightened emotional and economic pressures.
August 29, 2024Policy Analysis
Publication in Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, August, 1鈥�18. Casta帽eda, Heide, and Amine Bit. 2024. This article examines the experiences of Amazigh immigrants (plural: Imazighen) and how they negotiate ethnoracial hierarchies in the United States. Imazighen are Indigenous peoples from North Africa; upon arrival to the U.S., they are confronted with ethnoracial categories into which they don鈥檛 fit neatly, particularly due to their Indigenous status.
August 11, 2024Publications & Products
IWRC was quoted in article that discusses the concept of "normalized expendability," a term coined in a study led by Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, which explores how immigrant communities were excluded from pandemic relief despite their critical role as frontline workers. This exclusion has had lasting effects on their social and economic well-being. The article highlights the ongoing mental health challenges and stress faced by immigrant families, particularly those affected by policies like DACA and recent immigration legislation in Florida.
May 24, 2024Policy Analysis
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda was interviewed and quoted in Spectrum News. In the interview, she discusses the unprecedented wave of Cuban immigration to Florida, noting that while many Cubans migrate by land through new routes like Nicaragua, sea crossings still occur. She highlights that Tampa has become the second-largest hub for Cuban migrants in Florida, after South Florida. Dr. Aranda provids expert insight into the political and economic factors driving this migration, including Cuba鈥檚 enduring dictatorship and policy changes that have facilitated migration to the U.S.
April 27, 2024Policy Analysis
In this blog post, Liz Ventura, MPH, CPH, Research Associate at the Center, delves into the mental health challenges faced by immigrants, exacerbated by structural barriers, including restrictive immigration policies and socio-economic inequities. Drawing from her personal experiences and academic research, she highlights the underutilization of mental health services within immigrant communities and the need for culturally sensitive care and policy reforms to address these disparities. The blog advocates for a holistic approach to mental health that integrates community support and empathetic public health strategies.
April 15, 2024Publications & Products
Im/migrant Lives Podcast
The podcast 鈥淚m/migrant Lives鈥� seeks to inform the public about current issues affecting im/migrant communities, drawing on both cutting-edge research and grassroots activities to inform listeners鈥� understandings of the challenges affecting im/migrant well-being and ways in which public policies and community organizations can solve the most pressing problems facing these groups.