In extended remarks earlier today, President Obama addressed the Supreme Court’s indecisive tie in United States v. Texas, the case challenging the immigration actions he announced in November 2014. Calling the Court’s indecision “frustrating,” President Obama said that it is especially “heartbreaking for the millions of immigrants who’ve made their lives here, who’ve...
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While we may be discouraged by the tie in the DAPA and DACA+ case, we also know our fight for justice is in no way over. National leaders, members of Congress, immigration advocates, and community members alike gathered all around the country to express their commitment to keep our families together, to keep...
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In English and Spanish-language videos, America’s Voice founder and executive director Frank Sharry addressed the Supreme Court’s tie decision in United States vs. Texas. As we noted earlier today, while this tie is a tremendous blow to millions of immigrant families who are overdue for relief, over the next...
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English (en español al final de la página): Associated Press: Candidate for Congress Posts Sign ‘Make America White Again’ Associated Press: Trump details goals for first 100 days in White House By Jill Colvin New York Times: Hillary Clinton’s Message: Yes, the Economy Is Messed Up. But I Can...
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Chanting “Shame, shame, not in our name,” a massive crowd of LGBT Americans and their allies protested outside Trump Tower in Manhattan yesterday. The protest targeted Donald Trump for despicably claiming “to be the best candidate for the LGBT community,” and trying “to divide LGBT people and Muslims, after the...
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When Donald Trump lands in Scotland later this week, it’s sounding like he’s going to be in for quite an unexpected surprise. Several neighbors have erected Mexican flags just outside his much-reviled Aberdeenshire golf course in “solidarity” with Mexicans and other groups Trump has insulted and demonized for the...
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English (en español al final de la página): New York Times: Poll Gives Hillary Clinton Good News in Three Crucial States By Alan Rappeport The Hill: Poll: 81 percent of Latinas say they will vote in 2016 By Rafael Bernal National Memo: Hispanic Leaders Announce Mobilization Efforts Against Trump...
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High school valedictorian Mayte Lara’s brave decision to reveal her immigration status is inspiring other students to come out as undocumented as well. In a new video from the Austin-American Statesman, the DACA recipient says she never expected her tweet announcing her immigration status to make national headlines, or result...
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A new op-ed published by Univision earlier this week highlights the immense impact the Supreme Court’s DAPA and DACA+ decision could have on the everyday lives of undocumented mothers and women. Maria Reza, a member of UWD’s University Leadership Initiative, and Miriam Cadenas, a Raiz Volunteer and Promotora de...
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English (en español al final de la página): Politico: Poll: Trump’s judge comments help Clinton to 8-point lead in Florida By Marc Caputo Politico: Swing-state polls: Trump slipping in Florida, Ohio By Nick Gass Fox News Latino: Poll: More than 80 percent of Hispanic women say they will vote...
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