English (en español al final de la página): Huffington Post: Donald Trump Pelted With Tomatoes At Campaign Rally In Iowa By Eve Harley Washington Post (The Fix): 69 percent say ‘President Trump’ makes them anxious By Scott Clement Wall Street Journal: Trump Accused of Backing Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants...
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In the midst of a US primary season where immigration has taken center-stage, Pope Francis is widely-expected to address the issue when he again visits the Americas and holds Mass in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico next month. “Migration is a complicated situation and he’s not going to ignore the demands...
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As we noted yesterday, a report has noted that while the number of eligible Latino voters is 40 percent higher in 2016 than in 2008, our voting muscle remains undermobilized. However, more and more evidence is showing that Latinos are becoming energized thanks to help from the unlikeliest of...
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Iowa Latinos participated in a silent protest and voter registration event in response to Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Marshalltown, Iowa yesterday, where he eagerly received an endorsement from notorious Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Immigrant activists preparing to protest the Trump/Joe Arpaio rally in Marshalltown. pic.twitter.com/MP189Qq5nu — Kate...
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English (en español al final de la página): Buzzfeed News: Trump’s Effect On The Latino Vote Has Begun: More Hispanic U.S. Citizens Are Coming By Adrian Carrasquillo The Guardian: Donald Trump’s remarks spur Latino ‘naturalization blitz’ before election By Daniel Hernandez Los Angeles Times: Donald Trump helps rally Iowa’s...
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The League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa (LULAC), Immigrant Allies, and advocates will protest a Donald Trump rally in Iowa today, where beleaguered Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is expected to endorse the candidate for President. From the New York Times: Mr. Arpaio, who espouses some of...
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We were disturbed and shocked to hear reports that undocumented immigrants in Flint were possibly being denied drinking water at distribution centers, and that others were avoiding these areas altogether out of fear their legal status would put them and their families at risk of deportation. One video tweeted...
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English (en español al final de la página): AP: Immigration a Big Issue for New Hampshire Voters Washington Post: Top Sessions aide joins Trump campaign By Robert Costa Fusion: We talked to 9 undocumented Iowans, and they all seem to like this one candidate By Jorge Rivas The Guardian:...
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Nearly 300 organizations have signed a letter to President Obama today urging his administration to grant some Central American refugees currently in the US temporary immigration relief. The organizations, ranging from immigrant, humanitarian, civil rights, labor rights, to faith-based groups, are asking the Administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...
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A new Washington Post editorial, “Immigration in reverse,” highlights a new Pew Research Center report leading Republican candidates for President won’t dare mention on the campaign trail: the number of undocumented immigrants in the US is now at its lowest level since 2003. As the Post notes, our border...
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