Ellis Island
Coverage of Ellis Island in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani blasts ICE agents, Elon Musk and 'supremacy' in America 250 speech ahead of July 4 weekend
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Elon Musk, and 'supremacy' in a speech during the America 250 event. He praised immigrants, invoked the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and highlighted wealth inequality and monopolies in the U.S.
- Mamdani blasts ICE agents, Elon Musk and 'supremacy' in America 250 speech ahead of July 4 weekend
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Elon Musk during an immigration-themed America 250 speech, highlighting wealth inequality and the contributions of immigrants. He referenced the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the struggles of immigrants, including riots and sweatshop fires, while addressing the nation's founding ideals.
- America 250: They’re still coming to America: How New York became the proud colossus of immigration in America
New York City has been a central hub for immigration in the U.S. for 250 years, shaped by waves of immigrants from diverse backgrounds. Despite federal efforts under the Trump administration to restrict immigration, the city maintains sanctuary policies to protect immigrants, while celebrating its role in renewing American society through immigration.
- The 1952 Law That Was Central to the Birthright Citizenship Case
The 1952 Law played a central role in a birthright citizenship case. A ship arriving at Ellis Island in 1951 is referenced in the article.