Today, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a public letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan criticizing the immigration bill that Ryan negotiated with the House Freedom Caucus and so-called Republican moderates. As the letter notes, “As written, this bill contains several provisions that run contrary...
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Countdown to TPS Decision Deadline for Yemen and Somalia: 2 Weeks This weekend, CBS Los Angeles reported that Honduran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders gathered in Los Angeles to protest the Trump administration’s recent termination of the program for Honduras. There are currently 90,000 legally working Honduran immigrants who...
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Congress is a Sideshow; Trump is the Main Event Don’t be distracted by the side show in Congress. Don’t be confused by the lies, obfuscation, and blame shifting from the White House. Be aware of the cynical strategy we are all witnessing. With observers across America horrified by Trump’s...
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America’s Voice Separar familias inmigrantes, la decadencia moral de EEUU Here Are All the Celebs Weighing in on the Trump Administration’s Separation of Children at the Border US Conference of Catholic Bishops: Ryan Immigration Proposal Runs “Contrary to Our Catholic Social Teaching” ICYMI: CBS Los Angeles, “Hondurans Rally Against...
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South McAllen, TX – Following today’s vigil with Secretary Julian Castro and Representative Filemon Vela (TX-34), held in front of the Ursula Border Patrol Processing Center in South McAllen, TX in support of all the children held inside without their parents on Father’s Day, experts are available for comment regarding...
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Toledo, OH — In multiple letters to the editor, Ohioans are reacting in outrage and anger to the immigration raid at Corso’s Flower and Garden Centers and the Trump Administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the border. The following LTEs were published over the weekend in...
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This Father’s Day, many fathers across the country will be having backyard BBQs with their children, receiving tools and tech gadgets and hugs. For untold numbers of immigrant fathers however, the day will be different. Immigrant fathers along the border may be in the next room over from their...
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United We Dream, Grassroots Leadership, and Workers Defense Project lead effort to making Austin more inclusive and equitable Late last night, the Austin City Council voted unanimously to pass Freedom City resolutions, policies that will address the city’s racial disparity in policing, require full vetting and reporting on...
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A recording of today’s call is available here In the wake of Republicans’ failure to gather the 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on the Dream Act, Republicans are holding two immigration votes on the House floor next week. In today’s call,...
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