News & Media
The Health Costs of Fear: Immigration Policy as a Barrier to Healthcare Access in Florida
Florida's SB 1718, which mandates hospitals to inquire about immigration status, not only criminalizes aspects of immigrant life but also severely hampers access to healthcare. This policy creates a pervasive climate of fear, causing a significant number of immigrants to reconsider seeking necessary medical services. This hesitation, as revealed in a study conducted by researchers from the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center at the University of South Florida, highlights the broader public health risks and the strain on healthcare systems resulting from restricted healthcare access among immigrant populations.
November 13, 2024Publications & Products
Report: An Immigrant Well-Being Analysis of the Presidential Candidates Immigration Policies
Where do the Presidential candidates stand on immigration policy? Immigration has been in the spotlight during the 2024 election season, with voters consistently ranking it among the most pressing issues as they prepare to cast their ballots on November 5th, 2024. With early voting underway and Election Day fast approaching, the Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative shares the following analysis to provide an assessment of the proposed immigration policies supported by each candidate and their parties and their potential impacts on im/migrant well-being. This report was written by Thomas J. Rachko, Jr. and Liz Ventura Molina.
November 4, 2024Publications & Products
Op-Ed: For Puerto Ricans, Presidential Insults Open Wounds of Colonialism
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda reflects on the incident at a Trump campaign rally where Puerto Rico was derogatorily described, exacerbating historical wounds of colonialism. The op-ed revisits Trump's disparaging comments and actions towards Puerto Rico, particularly during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Dr. Aranda discusses findings from a survey conducted on Puerto Ricans in the U.S., highlighting their perspectives on U.S. fiscal policies and the colonial status that restricts Puerto Rico's financial autonomy. The piece calls for a critical reassessment of U.S. policies towards Puerto Rico and advocates for meaningful policy changes in future administrations.
November 4, 2024Publications & Products
Im/migrant Lives Season 2 Episode 3: The 2024 Presidential Candidates’ Immigration Policies and Their Impact on Im/migrant Well-Being
Immigration has been a central issue in the 2024 presidential race, with candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties proposing immigration policies that will inevitably affect im/migrant well-being. In this episode, we discuss some of the central pillars of both candidates’ proposed policies and based on past research, we analyze how these policies may impact im/migrant well-being.
October 22, 2024Podcast
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda receives 2024 Award for Public Sociology in International Migration
This award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.
August 29, 2024Research
Im/migrant Lives Podcast
The podcast “Im/migrant Lives” seeks to inform the public about current issues affecting im/migrant communities, drawing on both cutting-edge research and grassroots activities to inform listeners’ 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.