Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): New York Times: In Arizona, Tim Kaine Gives Speech Entirely in Spanish, a First By Fernanda Santos McClatchy: Tim Kaine delivers historic stump speech in Spanish. This is what he said .. in English By Franco Ordonez Associated Press: VP candidate... Continue »
Former KKK leader David Duke was one of the six candidates onstage at last night’s Louisiana Senate debate, in case anyone is still doubting whether Donald Trump has emboldened white supremacists. It was one single poll that made Duke — who has credited Donald Trump for inspiring his latest political run... Continue »
Donald Trump’s insult-laden campaign has given permission to many to vocally express their racist and intolerant views — even in our nation’s schools. Since the start of his candidacy, we’ve seen a flood of disturbing attacks on Latino and other students of color at the hands of pro-Trump students.... Continue »
In a recorded call this Sunday, Gold Star father Khizr Khan will urge half a million Muslim-Americans to vote in this year’s Presidential election. Mr. Khan and his wife, Ghazala, were attacked by Donald Trump after rebuking his anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric at this past summer’s Democratic National Convention.... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Wall Street Journal: Republican Party to Air Spanish-Language TV Ad That Doesn’t Mention Donald Trump By Beth Reinhard Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump’s Remarks Spur Father of Slain Muslim Soldier Deeper Into Election Campaign By Beth Reinhard Washington Post: Trump: U.S.... Continue »
Immigrants, students and their allies celebrated National #IAmAnImmigrant Day of Action yesterday by sharing their photos and inspiring immigration stories on social media: Immigrants make America great! The @FWD_us DC team is proud to join the #IAmAnImmigrant movement! Join us here: https://t.co/rSckEvc1oc pic.twitter.com/UrWOol2XI8 — Jen Martin (@theJenMartin) November 1,... Continue »
The Trump-backing Texas official who called Hillary Clinton the c-word on social media ripped his tweet straight from an alt-right account popular among Trumpians. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who refers to himself as a “deplorable” in his Twitter bio, deleted the tweet about 15 minutes after it was posted.... Continue »
Two of the new citizens who are voting for the first time this November aren’t just voting for themselves — they’re also voting for the undocumented immigrants who can’t vote. In the battleground state of Nevada — where early voting numbers are indicating Latino and immigrant voters are energized... Continue »
According to POLITICO, white nationalists, KKK members and neo-Nazis plan to “watch polls” and harass Black and other voters of color on Election Day: Neo-Nazi leader Andrew Anglin plans to muster thousands of poll-watchers across all 50 states. His partners at the alt-right website “the Right Stuff” are touting... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Saint Petersburg Blog (Florida): Latino vote continues to build in Florida with a week out By Mitch Perry New York Times: Trump, Waking a ‘Sleeping Giant,’ Helps Clinton Build an Unlikely Firewall By Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns New York Times:... Continue »