Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
America’s Voice Trump on Dreamers: “A Decision That I Make” BREAKING NEWS: Riccy Enriquez Perdomo May Be Released Tonight ICYMI: 2011 Voter ID Law Found Discriminatory for Fifth Time; Eighth Time Court Found Intentional Discrimination Against Voters of Color 53 Democrats Send Letter to Sessions Demanding Answers on Sanctuary... Continue »
Ya no sorprende preguntar si esto está ocurriendo en el Estados Unidos de hoy. La realidad es que el discurso oficial del odio y la mentira se ha ido inoculando con una naturalidad perversa que, por fortuna, solo tiene justificación entre quienes siguen a pie juntillas lo que emana... Continue »
After days of speculation, Donald Trump decided not to pardon former-Sheriff-turned-convicted-criminal Joe Arpaio last night in Phoenix, though signs suggest that clemency may still be coming. “I think going to be just fine,” Trump said. “I won’t tonight because I don’t want to cause any controversy.... Continue »
For a recording of today’s call, click here. On Wednesday, leaders from the National Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs (BHCC) held a press call speaking out against the discriminatory SB4 law in Texas, set to go into effect on September 1st. SB4 is a draconian “show me your papers” bill that... Continue »
ICE Agent: “When Trump came in, DACA doesn’t exist anymore” #FreeRiccy On the same day that deported DACA recipient Juan Manuel Montes ’ case is before a federal judge, the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that another DACA beneficiary from northwest Kentucky is facing imminent deportation.   Riccy Enriquez Perdomo, a two-time Deferred Action for Childhood... Continue »
Advocates delivered petitions asking Senators to oppose Trump on immigration.
While we join most observers in recoiling from President Trump’s unhinged speech in Phoenix last night, a range of developments from around the country reminds us that Americans are standing up to his divisive vision for the country and rejecting his dark view of immigration and immigrants. Illinois Republican... Continue »
A Dreamer with active DACA status is being held by ICE and faces deportation in a new case that has national implications. Riccy Enriquez Perdomo, a 22-year-old mother of two young children was arrested last week and has been held at four different locations since. ICE agents in Louisville,... Continue »
Dreamers and advocates hosted the latest Dreamer Dinner last night in Tallahassee, Florida with Mayor Andrew Gillum, and Terry Coonan, a law professor at Florida State University (FSU). The Dreamers in attendance included Daniela Donoso, who led the student group Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Rights during her time... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
America’s Voice Americans Reject Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Vision, Stand up for a Welcoming America National Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs Hold Press Call Declaring Opposition to Texas’ Discriminatory SB4 Law ICYMI: DACA Recipient Faces Deportation After Going to ICE to Post Bond for Another Person DREAMer with DACA Faces Deportation... Continue »
Por qué dicho “acuerdo” es imposible de llevarse a cabo Frank Sharry, Director Ejecutivo de America’s Voice, reacciona al informe de prensa deMcClatchy que revela que algunos funcionarios de la Casa Blanca quieren utilizar DACA como ficha de negociación en un potencial proyecto de ley  migratorio más amplio y centrado... Continue »