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Whether US Citizens or not, immigrants live with fear according to USF study
IWRC Director, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda was interviewed by Telemundo about the Center's recently published report on how immigration laws are paralyzing the lives of documented and undocumented individuals. The findings highlight the dire conditions in detention centers and the negative health consequences that both immigrants and US citizens are facing due to widespread fear and uncertainty.
January 27, 2026Publications & Products
![According to a new University of South Florida study, the impact of Florida's tougher immigration policies extends beyond those who lack legal status. Across all groups, they shared a climate of fear, distrust, and constant vigilance. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]](/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/images/2025/tampa-bay-times-new-iwrc-report-2025-490x328.png)
Florida’s new immigration policies are upending lives, USF study finds
Tampa Bay Times featured Im/migrant Well-being Research Center's new report. The article talks about the changes reshaping immigrant families’ livelihoods and health care — even for U.S. citizens.
December 12, 2025Publications & Products
'Behind Immigration Policies' report dives into realities facing immigrant parents
Bay News 9 covers new Im/migrant Well-being Research Center report: "Behind Immigration Policies."
December 11, 2025Publications & Products
Report sheds light on the lives of Florida immigrants under Trump's second term
WUSF covers the new report released by the Im/migrant Well-being Research Center. It shows how federal and state policies have pushed immigrants and their family members into a state of social isolation.
December 8, 2025Publications & Products
IWRC Releases New Report on Immigrant Experiences with Intensified Enforcement in Florida
The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center has released a new qualitative report based on 53 in-depth interviews documenting how intensified state and federal immigration enforcement is affecting immigrants and their U.S.-born children in Florida. The report highlights impacts on work, housing, family life, health, education, and community well-being. Multi-language one-pagers and a narrative toolkit are also available.
December 1, 2025Publications & Products
USF professor educates about immigration policies through 'Im/migrant Lives' podcast
Bay News 9 features Dr. Elizabeth Aranda and IWRC podcast. As immigration policies continue to change under a new presidential administration, one educator is doing what she can to keep people in the know by hosting a podcast called "Im/migrant Lives."
September 4, 2025Publications & Products
Center Director Elected 2025 - 2026 Chair of ASA International Migration Section
Center Director Dr. Elizabeth Aranda has been elected Chair-Elect of the ASA International Migration Section for 2025–26, recognizing her leadership in public sociology and groundbreaking work on immigrant well-being.
August 1, 2025Publications & Products
Reflecting on the IWB 2025 Conference: A Nexus for Policy and Research
Explore the highlights and key outcomes of the 2025 IWB Conference, co-hosted by the Immigrant Wellbeing Research Center and the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute. Discover how this gathering of scholars, policymakers, and community leaders spurred deep discussions on immigration policy, research, and the critical need for inclusive, evidence-based approaches to support immigrant well-being across generations.
March 3, 2025Publications & Products
Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws
The Im/migrant Wellbeing Research Center has published a new article in The Conversation highlighting findings from its latest survey on the impact of Florida’s SB 1718 on immigrant healthcare access. The article highlights the public health consequences of restrictive immigration policies, which can lead to delayed treatment, undiagnosed conditions, and worsening health disparities.
February 21, 2025Publications & Products
Here’s what immigration crackdowns mean for Florida’s workforce
The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article. The article explores the economic and labor force consequences of Florida’s strict immigration policies and highlights findings from our research on SB 1718. The Center’s study documented increased job insecurity, financial strain, and healthcare access barriers among immigrants in Florida. These findings provide critical insight into how recent policy changes are affecting immigrant workers and their families.
February 20, 2025Publications & Products
As States Diverge on Immigration, Hospitals Say They Won’t Turn Patients Away
The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was recently featured in an article by KFF Health News. The article discusses how various states are responding to immigration policies affecting healthcare access and highlights findings from our recent report on the impact of Florida's immigration law on healthcare utilization. Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina was quoted in the article, emphasizing the concerning hesitation among noncitizens to seek medical care following the implementation of SB 1718.
January 23, 2025Publications & Products
Florida's New Law on Immigrants May Foreshadow What's To Come Nationally
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda and Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina co-authored a Newsweek opinion piece. The article discusses findings from the Center’s recent study on SB 1718, highlighting the law’s economic, psychological, and public health consequences. Their analysis highlights how such policies affect not only immigrants but also U.S. citizens and warns of potential national ramifications if similar measures are expanded.
January 22, 2025Publications & Products