Melissa Cruz

Melissa Cruz is an accomplished journalist specializing in immigration and political reporting. Currently serving as a Senior Writer and Editor at the American Immigration Council since March 2017, Melissa leads the editorial direction for Immigration Impact, editing 860 articles and writing 85 pieces over the course of this role. In addition, Melissa works as a Freelance Politics Reporter for USA TODAY, focusing on voter access issues during the 2024 election season. Previous experience includes positions at Bustle Digital Group as a News and Politics Writer and internships at RealClearPolitics and Amnesty International. A graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing) and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Melissa's expertise encompasses complex immigration law, policy analysis, and breaking news coverage.