Immigration enforcement in the U.S. has entered a new phase where holding legal status offers little to no protection, due process is inconsistently applied, and institutions that traditionally upheld First Amendment rights are caving in to pressure by the Trump Administration.. Join SAJA and The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA) for a timely panel featuring journalists and legal experts who are on the frontlines of this unfolding crisis, undaunted by a litigious and unprecedented environment where First Amendment protections can no longer be taken for granted. This discussion will explore: 🔸 The legal gray zones in current immigration enforcement practices 🔸The impact on students, families, and international workers 🔸The trend of campus capitulation to federal pressure 🔸How journalists of color are navigating coverage in an era of diminished press protections Featured panelists: 🔹Hamed Aleaziz, DHS and Immigration Reporter, The New York Times 🔹Meghnad Bose, Reporter and Delacorte Fellow, Columbia Journalism Review 🔹Aymann Ismail, Staff Writer, Slate and President of Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association 🔹Jim Witte, Director, Institute for Immigration Research, George Mason University Moderated by Kiran Khalid, Vice President, SAJA. Register: https://lnkd.in/eakqW7Vj (fb)

Applications for the 2025 SAJA Scholarships are NOW OPEN! SAJA is dedicated to uplifting and supporting South Asian journalism students and their work. Our scholarships help journalism students afford tuition and other costs associated with higher education. HOW TO APPLY: 🔹 By May 16, send a SINGLE PDF document to Mihir Zaveri, SAJA board member, at mihir.a.zaveri@gmail.com with “SAJA Scholarship” in the subject line. The PDF document MUST include: 🔹A resume 🔹A 350-word essay explaining their interest in journalism, how they intend to pursue that interest in school and how they plan to give back to SAJA, once they start working in journalism. For example, panels, workshops with their local chapter, mentoring future South Asian Journalists, working at the SAJA annual conference and/or attending the annual dinner, joining the board, becoming a member of the organization for at least 5 years, etc. 🔹A short statement describing financial need, including student loans and a summary of all other financial aid they have received or hope to receive 2-3 clips (or, if the applicant does not have published clips, then 2-3 writing samples) 🔹Proof of enrollment Full details are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eeJpT5rB (fb)