Today, Latino Decisions and America’s Voice released the results of a new poll of Latino voters in 24 Republican-held battleground districts. The poll probed how immigration reform and the two parties’ handling of it in the House could impact key 2014 races. Said Gary Segura, Professor of American Politics and Chair...
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The following is a press release from United We DREAM: Broad Coalition Rejects Efforts That Would Lead to Second-Class Status for Millions As the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on immigrant youth, a diverse range of advocates for immigration reform joined DREAMers and Members of Congress to denounce...
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Cross-posted from Latino Decisions: New polling results released today show clear evidence that Latino voters now believe that the anti-immigrant voices in the House are not isolated individuals but that many Republicans in Congress hold these views. When hearing a quote from Republican Mo Brooks, “There is a surefire...
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By Yoli Navas: In the 1600’s, the English founded colonies in the “New World” in order to live free with their families and to be free from religious persecution. They came to the New World in search of better opportunities. When the English government began to overtax the American...
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The following is a press release from the Alliance for Citizenship: On a call with press today, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) joined immigration reform advocates to discuss this week’s meetings and the path forward for immigration reform in the House of Representatives. “Everyone knows the votes are there...
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By Amanda Bonilla: Claiming freedom, equality, justice, and citizenship as human rights, yesterday over five hundred United We Dream leaders and their family members from across the nation converged together to carry out a massive symbolic citizenship ceremony. Prior to the Republican caucus meeting over immigration reform, the Dreamers...
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Cross-posted from Latino Decisions by Adrian Pantoja, Ph.D., Senior Analyst, Latino Decisions on 07/11/2013 It is well documented that anti-Latino rhetoric and policies by Republican candidates since the mid-1990s led Latino voters to abandon the GOP in favor of the Democratic Party (Bowler and Segura 2012). For example, research on California shows...
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By Sam Fitz: The scorching heat and humid air didn’t stop the more than 1,000 protesters from exercising their First Amendment right earlier this afternoon outside of the United States Capitol. As immigrants and advocates from across the country marched around the Capitol lawn in support of immigration reform,...
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By Amanda Bonilla: This morning, a large group of United We Dream organizers and supporters held citizenship classes and study-ins in the House office buildings, while other DREAMers took the initiative to visit their Representatives in Washington DC. It was the first time visiting Washington DC for many, and...
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Below is a press release on new polling from Public Policy Polling and the Alliance for Citizenship: PPP Pollster Says: “House Republicans Could Face Voter Backlash” As House Republicans get ready to hold their immigration summit on Wednesday, July 10, Public Policy Polling released seven new polls today showing voters—including...
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