Vanessa Cárdenas: “Though the Republican candidates’ comments on immigration last night were not surprising, none of it should be normalized or viewed as anything but an extreme, cruel, and unworkable reflection of the continued descent of the GOP” Washington, DC – The following is a reaction from Vanessa Cárdenas,... Continue »
Washington, DC – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings and David Torres from America’s Voice en Español translated to English from Spanish. It ran in several Spanish-language media outlets earlier this week: It’s ironic that the primary candidates competing for the Republican presidential nomination—and to be seen as... Continue »
Vanessa Cárdenas: consequences of right wing disinformation “are not just poisonous to our social cohesion and to prospects of any serious policy debate, but it also has an impact beyond our borders by sowing confusion among would-be migrants” Washington, DC – On the Republican presidential debate stage tonight, and... Continue »
Washington, DC – Ahead of the next presidential debate, advocates and experts raise concerns about the dangers of normalizing rhetoric associated with the great replacement conspiracy theory, like describing migrants and asylum seekers as an “invasion.” The moderators of these debates have a responsibility not to amplify this dangerous... Continue »
The ubiquitous but false right wing talking point is being heard – and believed – by some potential migrants Washington, DC – New polling and research released today by America’s Voice makes clear that pervasive disinformation about “open borders” – including from U.S. right wing politicians and media –... Continue »
Washington, DC – Tomorrow evening, at the Reagan Presidential Library, the second Republican presidential debate will be held. While the proceedings will not feature Donald Trump, they will likely feature a host of dangerous, ugly, and politicized messages on immigration and the border that reflect the ongoing descent of... Continue »
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reacting to today’s news of a Temporary Protection Status (TPS) redesignation for Afghanistan: “We commend the Biden administration for redesignating TPS for Afghanistan, which continues their positive series of recent policy announcements. Many... Continue »
Washington, DC – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings and David Torres from America’s Voice en Español translated to English from Spanish. It ran in several Spanish-language media outlets earlier this week:  With Citizenship and Constitution Day in the background, efforts are being redoubled so that eligible permanent... Continue »
Vanessa Cárdenas: “We applaud the Biden administration … those who have fled Venezuela don’t want handouts or special treatment – instead they want to work and support themselves and contribute more fully to their communities.” Washington, DC – Camilo Montoya-Galvez of CBS News reports tonight that the Biden Administration... Continue »
Washington, DC – The Republican push to shut down the government, including over the border and immigration, is the crescendo of their relentless focus on anti-immigrant themes during the Biden administration. Meanwhile, blue states and cities are facing strains over recent arrivals and how best to navigate the political... Continue »