Earlier today, Sen. Tim Kaine met an immigrant family as part of the ongoing “DAPA Dinners” campaign. Appreciate the Orellana family of Arlington sharing their story with me about how they stand to benefit from #DACA #DAPA #FightForFamilies — Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 15, 2016 We are a nation...
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With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments in the U.S. v Texas immigration executive action case on Monday, new nationwide polling of Latino voters underscores the political stakes of the Republican backlash against DACA and DAPA. Conducted by Latino Decisions on behalf of America’s Voice, the full results, as well...
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As the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear US vs. Texas oral arguments on Monday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and leading House Democrats held a press conference this morning to stand with families and in support of DAPA and DACA+. “We are here today…because Monday is a very important day for the communities...
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Frank Sharry: “The question is whether Chief Justice Roberts, who has made it clear he does not want his court to settle political fights, sticks with long-standing precedent and rejects this ploy. Then, we can take our fight to the political arena, where it belongs.” On Monday, the Supreme...
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English (en español al final de la página): MSNBC: There’s no real Plan B if Obama’s immigration actions fail By Amanda Sakuma Daily Kos: Old-school Latino groups go after Presente for criticizing lightweight Julian Castro By Markos Moulitsas Cleveland Plain Dealer (Ohio, Op-Ed): Ohio’s misguided intervention in anti-immigrant court...
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It’s true that implementation of DAPA and DACA+ — both to go before the Supreme Court on Monday — would have the most immediate impact on immigrants and their families. But if fully implemented, both programs would also boost local and state economies all across the nation, filling taxcoffers...
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El 2008 dejó una huella profunda en la comunidad inmigrante de Patchogue, Long Island: el joven ecuatoriano Marcelo Lucero moría asesinado a manos de una pandilla que tenía como “pasatiempo” atacar a los latinos de ese pequeño poblado del condado de Suffolk. El 8 de noviembre de ese año...
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On April 18, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the United States v Texas immigration case. At stake is the fate of the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA+) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) immigration policies, which would provide on a temporary basis, protection from deportation...
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Even if you can’t join the hundreds expected to rally in support of DAPA and DACA+ at the Supreme Court on Monday, we still want to make sure your voices are heard. We’re asking our advocates and allies in the movement for immigrant rights to submit their rally sign...
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DACA recipients in the red state of Nebraska are a step closer to being able to work as teachers, nurses, and doctors. Yesterday, the unicameral legislature passed a measure 33-11 allowing DREAMers to apply for professional licenses that would let them work in more than 170 professions, “from electricians...
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