Anna-Cat Brigida
@AnnaCat_Brigida
Reporter in Houston | Previously: Immigration for @Hou_Landing, @Reuters in Argentina, freelance in CentAm #MigratoryNotes | Bluesky: http://annacat.bsky.social
New from @TheJaxTrib | In Florida’s eviction capital, major landlord under the spotlight jaxtrib.org/2025/07/23/in-…
At least two people have been wrongfully charged under a Florida law outlawing undocumented people from entering the state since a federal judge halted enforcement, according to a report Florida’s attorney general is required to file as punishment for defying the judge’s ruling.
Florida attorney general identifies wrongful charges under halted immigration law trib.al/hHMFZKl
New from @TheJaxTrib | The obscure origins of a Jacksonville firm that landed a $78 million contract to run "Alligator Alcatraz" w/ The Trib's newest reporter @AnnaCat_Brigida (link to follow)
Immigrants detained at Florida's new Everglades detention center say toilets don't flush, temperatures went from freezing to sweltering and there are giant bugs and little or no access to showers, toothbrushes and confidential attorney calls miamiherald.com/news/local/imm…
Mexico braced for Trump’s mass deportations. They haven’t happened. wapo.st/3IbPLrg
A deaf and mute Mongolian man seeking asylum has spent more than 80 days at an ICE facility. During that time, he has not had an opportunity to see a judge or communicate with anyone who understands Mongolian Sign Language, according to family. kpbs.org/news/border-im…
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are arresting people outside Houston immigration courts. click2houston.com/news/local/202…
We’re seeking a fellow to report on an issue that matters to immigrant communities in NYC. $10,000 to complete your ambitious project. Please consider applying or sharing with someone who may be interested. documentedny.com/2025/06/11/isa…
Houstonians came out Sunday to demonstrate in response to nationwide immigration enforcement raids and deportations. For @TexasTribune
Award season is wrapped, and I can say my 2024 work earned: - @EdWriters nat’l education beat reporting award - @LivingstonAward local news finalist - Texas Managing Editors 🥇in community service,🥈in investigations Been a turbulent time but important to celebrate the wins :)
Florida seeks to detain immigrants and send them to ICE without removal warrants or state charges. tallahassee.com/story/news/loc…
Supreme Court allows Trump to cancel protected status for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans Trump officials asked the justices to lift a lower-court order that barred the administration from ending TPS for Venezuelans while litigation continues. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
ATTN hiring managers: This is exactly why you should bring @mo_unique_ into your newsroom
Bittersweet to see my final @Hou_Landing piece publish today. This story began as a tip from someone who attended one of our events. She had struggled to get anyone to pay attention to her concern—the removal of a beloved community mural —but believed I would handle it with care.
Trump-appointed judge in Texas ruled Trump improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport accused Venezuelan gang members to an El Salvador prison, setting up what may become yet another high-stakes battle at the US Supreme Court - @bpolitics bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Thanks to @TexasEditors for recognizing my work with @LexiGraceParra on abortion restrictions in Texas at @Hou_Landing. Kudos to @small_asher, @mo_unique_, @AnnaCat_Brigida, @AntranikTaviti1 and my other newsroom colleagues for their awards. (Links to news and story below...)
When TX started arresting migrants for trespassing in ‘21, many paid hefty bail to get out of jail. But instead of releasing them, Texas handed them over to ICE. I spent over a year investigating: One county has made over a $1 million by taking bail from deported migrants.
Houston Landing took home 13 awards from @TexasEditors last weekend! I couldn't be prouder of the hard work my @Hou_Landing colleagues have put in over the past year. My latest! (and no, the irony is not lost on me 🫠) houstonlanding.org/houston-landin…
The Houston Landing NewsGuild will continue to bargain for a fair exit package this week with company lawyer Steve Moss — who represents the Houston Landing’ and its board of directors — and director of people Susie Hermsen. Here’s how last week went for our members.