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Jun 01, 2022

Pregnant Undocumented People Can Soon Access Medicaid In Maryland

The Maryland General Assembly passed the Healthy Babies Equity Act with a veto-proof majority. Medicaid access expands on July 1.

Jun 29, 2020

Protesters At Freedom Plaza Demand Funds For D.C. Workers Excluded From Coronavirus Relief

Local social justice organizations are calling for relief for D.C. workers who are left out of key cash assistance programs.

Jul 17, 2019

Immigrants And Allies ‘Shut Down ICE’ Offices In D.C.

Roughly 11 people were arrested when activists occupied the lobby of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in D.C., according to D.C. police.

Feb 04, 2019

D.C. Will Offer Financial Help For Immigrants Applying For Citizenship

The fund will provide each person with up to $725 to help offset the costs of applying for citizenship.

Jul 25, 2018

‘The Streets Are Dangerous:’ What It’s Like To Be Undocumented And Homeless In D.C.

Undocumented homeless residents can sometimes slip through the cracks in D.C.

Jan 17, 2017

Mayor Bowser Corrects Extremely Inaccurate Bill O’Reilly Segment

“Tax money in Washington is federal tax dollars because the federal government runs it,” O’Reilly completely incorrectly declared.

Jun 01, 2016

DMV To End Separate Appointment System For Undocumented Immigrants

They will now be able to walk in to any DMV between Wednesday and Saturday to obtain a limited-purpose license.

May 05, 2016

Councilmembers Aim For A Legislative Fix To Issues At DMV

A bill mandates a “substantially equivalent” process for undocumented immigrants to get a license and that the DMV provide free resources for low-income residents if it enacts a mandatory training requirement.

Oct 08, 2015

Bill Would Give D.C. Residents In-State Tuition At UDC Regardless Of Immigration Status

Phil Mendelson introduced legislation that would make undocumented immigrants eligible for both in-state tuition and local financial aid at the city’s only public university.

Nov 18, 2013

Gray Signs Bill Allowing Undocumented Residents To Obtain Driver’s Licenses

“We think this will be historic,” Mayor Gray told those assembled in the basement of the Wilson Building. “We won’t be the first, but we’re among the select few.”

 
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