Dec 14, 2017
Federal investigators said Friday they stopped a domestic terrorism plot by a militia group that planned to detonate bombs at a Garden City apartment complex where a number of Somalis live. Three southwest Kansas men were arrested and charged in federal court with domestic terrorism, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom...
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America’s Voice Mayor Messam, Dreamers & Leaders Urge Sen. Rubio & Rep. Rutherford to Pass Dream Act Before End of Year Crises for Dreamers in PA and NY Prove Action on Dream Act Desperately Needed Now English The Washington Post The Post’s View Opinion Vote on the ‘dreamers.’ Now....
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New Vox Exclusive Tells How DACA Renewal Applicant Was Detained After USPS Mistake Led to Loss of Status Writing in Vox, Dara Lind breaks the news that, “A former DACA recipient who was waiting to reapply for deportation protections, after his initial application was rejected due to postal service...
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The following is a statement by Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice: The surprise election of Doug Jones to the Senate sends an unmistakable message to members of Congress up for reelection in 2018. To Democrats, the message is that you have a progressive base that will turn...
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Introduction As a direct result of the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for three countries in the past three months (Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan) the need for a legislative, and permanent solution has intensified. Over 300,000 TPS recipients living in the United States are living in...
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Last weekend, children and advocates came together in Columbus, Ohio to draw pictures and write letters to Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) asking him to support a clean Dream Act. “When you picture a wolf’s den, what does it look like?” wrote Aravah, 10 years old. “Probably a bunch of...
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San Antonio, TX – In an op-ed for the San Antonio Express News, San Antonio City Council Member Rey Saldaña calls on Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX), whose district includes part of San Antonio, to support the Dream Act. Congressman Hurd’s district includes nearly 5,000 immigrant youth who would benefit from the Dream Act. The...
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The Stakes Could Not Be Higher, Congress Must Pass Dream Act This Year Senator Sherrod Brown: “Time to pass common sense solution” Cleveland OH – Last night, The Cleveland Plain Dealer broke the news: “Fabiola Hernandez’ worst fears came to pass Tuesday night when she was taken from her cell in the Geauga County...
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A must-read editorial in the Washington Post calls on Congress to “Vote on the ‘Dreamers.’ Now.” The editorial highlights the overwhelming public support for Dreamers remaining in America as well as the fact that a “clear majority of lawmakers in both chambers on Capitol Hill” back legislation. The opinion piece is...
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America’s Voice Must-Read Washington Post Editorial: “Vote on the ‘Dreamers.’ Now” Pennsylvania Dreamer Detained – Why Congress Needs to Act Urgently Reporter Memo: Legislative Action for TPS Recipients Yes, the Stunning Upset in the Alabama Senate Race Will Have a Direct Impact On Getting the Dream Act Enacted This Year: Here’s How...
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