The High Cost of Enforcement: ICE’s Dramatic Funding Increase and Its Impact on Communities

With the passage of President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” one of the most immediately visible impacts has been a dramatic increase in funding for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While the bill covers a wide range of policy areas, from tax cuts to infrastructure, its expanded allocation for immigration enforcement stands out as both symbolic and substantive. For critics and supporters alike, the sharp rise in ICE funding signals a major turning point in how the U.S. approaches immigration. So what exactly does this surge in spending mean, and where could it lead?

Articles, zIssue 57Angelina DeSalvoJuly 24, 2025ICE, justice, impact, Families, immigrant, ImmigrationComment

Behind the Rhetoric: The Real Impact of Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill"

President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” passed Congress, becoming one of the more notable pieces of legislation associated with his administration. While the name itself was informal and primarily rhetorical, the bill incorporated several of Trump’s core policy objectives. Framed as a sweeping legislative package encompassing immigration reform, tax policy, deregulation, and infrastructure investment, the bill reflects the ideological priorities of the Trump movement, and it carries significant implications for the nation’s future. Let’s break down what is included in such a bill, and what its passage means for the country:

Fashion With A Purpose

A show to remember! Restored Reflection, Inc. founders Rionel Fisher and Tamela Robinson-Fischer held their 2nd Annual Fashion With A Purpose Fashion Show, which was hosted by KJLH Radio Personality Tammi Mac. This event, held at Grand Hope Park in downtown Los Angeles, began with a red carpet and was followed by a fashion show featuring designers from around the world. All proceeds from this event will benefit Restored Reflections, Inc., a non-profit that provides economic impact training, education, and community development to at-risk, inner-city youth and young adults. Continue reading to learn more about four celebrity guests: actor Dustin Harnish, model Sabrina Ann Frontino, actor Chris Levine, and actor Christian McClure, and why Restored Reflections Inc is important to them.

How Protests Differ in the Past to the Present

Protesting has been an incredibly effective way of expression in the United States since the first amendment. Although, over the past couple of decades, this method of proclamation has decreased in efficiency and value, why is this?

Remembering Stefan Pruett, aka The Guidance, for his Life, Sound, and Impact

Jejune is remembering Stefan Pruett, aka The Guidance, after he tragically passed away during the summer of 2020. To honor his life and his music, Pruett’s family and his producer Jeremy Dawson have decided to continue with the release of his upcoming album, This Is Now. With the release of the album next year, there will be a memorial and tribute show at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ on January 15th, 2022. Proceeds will go to Rosie’s House and Heal International. Read on to learn more about Stefan Pruett and the impact he leaves with his music.

Kaylyn WenzelOctober 29, 2021InMemoryOf, TheGuidance, music, musician, charity, charitywork, impact, arizona, tanzania, InMemorium, Inspiring, RosiesHouse, PhoenixComment