“Lo que menos se sabe es que John Lewis fue uno de los más valientes y consistentes defensores de políticas migratorias justas y humanas”   El representante John Lewis (D-GA), quien falleció el pasado viernes, es recordado con justa razón como un defensor durante toda su vida de los... Continuar »
“Less well known is that John Lewis was one of the most courageous and consistent advocates for just and humane immigration policies”   Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), who passed away Friday, is remembered rightly as a life-long champion for civil rights and voting rights. Less well known is that... Continuar »
The Military Defied Trump After Lafayette Park; DHS Stood Up as His Private Army in Oregon In response to the Trump administration’s decision to escalate conflict in Portland, Oregon by deploying DHS agents, the following is a statement from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice:   “The dangers of... Continuar »
America’s Voice   “John Lewis personificó un compromiso con la ciudadanía a la que todos aspiramos, seamos ciudadanos o no” “John Lewis personified a commitment to citizenship to which we all aspire, whether we are citizens or not” Frank Sharry on the Dangers of an Unshackled DHS in Portland... Continuar »
Next Round of COVID Relief Needs to Focus on Including and Protecting Immigrant Workers and Families Threatened By Trump President Trump’s relentless anti-immigrant focus is not only cruel and politically unpopular but also is actively harming America’s health and unified response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From new details of... Continuar »
 As the Coronavirus continues to take its toll on our country and the state of Maryland, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) workers continue to put their lives on the line to combat the pandemic. Over 6,600 essential workers in Maryland have TPS— they are healthcare workers, janitors, small business owners,... Continuar »
Almost imperceptible has been the coverage of the creation of a euphemistically-named “pilot course,” announced by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Chicago, which is part of the office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). According to what we know so far, the course will begin this... Continuar »
America’s Voice   Trump’s Relentless Anti-Immigrant Agenda: Not Just Cruel and Unpopular, But Actively Harming Our COVID-19 Response and Americans’ Health Headline Roundup: Press Call With Senator Van Hollen, Advocates Highlights How Essential TPS Holders Are To Maryland, Especially During Pandemic The “Arrest and Deport” Academy English El Semanario... Continuar »
Casi de manera imperceptible se ha dado cobertura informativa a la creación de un eufemísticamente llamado “curso piloto”, anunciado por el capítulo del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Chicago, como parte de la División de Operaciones de Remoción (ERO, por su sigla en inglés). Según... Continuar »
6,600 TPS holders in MD Working at Forefront of the COVID-19 Response A recording of the call is available here. Earlier today, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic in Maryland joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and immigration experts and organizers to discuss... Continuar »