Today, the Center for American Progress (CAP) published new estimates of the economic benefits of passing the Dream Act to states and industries. The data includes estimated GDP increases on state and federal levels and provides a breakdown of DACA-eligible workers in the U.S. in particular industries. Said Lynn Tramonte, Deputy... Continue »
Cada vez que surge un nuevo caso de evidente acoso contra los inmigrantes, se desdibuja la razón de ser de un país como Estados Unidos. Su imagen se desgaja, su historia contemporánea se resquebraja y su legado como “motor” del mundo se hace polvo. ¿Quién alaba a un país... Continue »
Across the country, immigrant youth and their allies mobilize locally to pressure Republican members of Congress with petitions, rallies, visits, and calls In recent weeks, immigrant youth, local leaders and local advocates doubled down on their call for a clean Dream Act with over 55 in-district rallies, petition deliveries,... Continue »
Dreamers and advocates are sharing photos of their six-year-old selves today, for a special #TBT in honor of the Dream Act and the dreams of those growing up. According to Organizing for Action, which spearheaded the campaign, six years old is when the average DACA recipient came to the... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
America’s Voice PHOTOS: Advocates Ramp Up Grassroots Pressure to Press Republicans to Pass a Clean Dream Act by the End of the Year New Center for American Progress Data on Dream Act Economic Boost ICYMI: “At least 1,100 in Arizona could lose TPS coverage, face deportation” Dreamers and Advocates... Continue »
The Trump Administration, its officials within DHS, and its enforcers at ICE and CBP apparently know no bounds when it comes to immigrants and deportation. This week, we’ve seen one story about immigrants and deportation that exceeds the bounds of decency, and another where immigration officials flat-out acted illegally.... Continue »
En una nota de Matt Fuller y Elise Foley publicada en HuffPost se dice que el Presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Paul Ryan (R-WI), le ha dicho a los republicanos de ese cuerpo legislativo que un arreglo para los Dreamers será incluido en un proyecto de gastos de fin de... Continue »
“But with a race against the clock, thousands of TPS holders are hoping the Trump Administration will take into account the roots they have planted on U.S. soil.” 11/6/17 Decision deadline for 59,550 Hondurans and Nicaraguans: 12 DAYS 11/23/17 Decision deadline for 50,000 Haitians: 29 DAYS 01/08/18 Decision deadline for 195,000 Salvadorans: 75 DAYS Dozens of families rallied... Continue »
A HuffPost story from Matt Fuller and Elise Foley reports that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) has told conservative House Republicans to expect that a legislative fix for Dreamers will be included in an end-of-the-year spending package. The following is a reaction to this report from Frank Sharry, Executive... Continue »
“Honduras is not prepared to take people back, both officials and citizens say — and the lack of opportunity there might even prompt some to return to the U.S. illegally.” 11/6/17 Decision deadline for 59,550 Hondurans and Nicaraguans: 12 DAYS 11/23/17 Decision deadline for 50,000 Haitians: 29 DAYS 01/08/18 Decision deadline for 195,000 Salvadorans: 75 DAYS The... Continue »