Undocumented Caribbean nationals in the United States, who are seeking asylum in the country, are now more vulnerable to speedy deportation following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last month.

Massachusetts/CMM…The Authentic Caribbean Foundation (ACF) presented part 2 of its Caribbean Covid-19 Update discussion forum: Reopening of Caribbean States, which featured Ambassadors of several Caribbean Countries and other community leaders at a  Zoom Town Hall on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at 4pm. The session lasting approximately 3 1/2 hours was streamed live on various platforms including the Authen Caribe’s Facebook Page as well as its Instagram Page, Authentic Foundation.The recorded session is now available on its youtube channel

The killing of unarmed black American George Floyd sparked outrage and violent clashes between law enforcement and protesters across the United States last month.

NEW YORK – Caribbean American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke is leading a new congressional initiative aimed at tackling racial disparities in the United States.

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the Organization of American States, (OAS) HE. Audrey Marks has announced the reopening of the Offices of the Jamaican Embassy located at 1520 New Hampshire Avenue in Washington DC.

NEW YORK – A United States lawmaker has strongly urged his government not to interfere in Guyana’s Mar. 2 election results, the votes for which were still being counted at the end of last month.

Retired Army General Colin Powell, son of Jamaican parents who he said came to the United States on “banana boats,” has stepped into the political spotlight, leveling scathing criticism at Donald Trump, calling the U.S. president a liar and chastising him for anti-immigration policies.

Jamaica’s Consul General R. Oliver Mair,has extended congratulations to Justice Jewel C. Scott describing her as a trailblazer throughout her distinguished career in the legal profession.   Speaking about her noteworthy accomplishments, he said “you are blazing a path for others to follow”. 

NEW YORK– New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 14 attorneys general trying to halt the arrest of Caribbean and other foreign nationals in and around state courthouses in the United States without a judicial warrant or court order.

Jamaican-born Marlon Hill, a prominent attorney in Miami-Dade County, is running for commissioner in Miami’s District 9.

The Jamaica Northeast Diaspora, USA, will celebrate 2020 Diaspora Week, beginning June 14-20 and featuring over 10 events organized virtually in partnership with Diaspora focused organizations and individuals.

Immigration authorities in the United States did an abrupt about-face last month, backing off deporting several Caribbean nationals infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).