Fifty-three Democrats from the House and Senate today released a letter calling out Attorney General Jeff Sessions for holding violence prevention funds hostage in an attempt to force cities to toe the Trump Administration’s line on sanctuary cities. Last month, Sessions announced that cities which want to continue receiving... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
America’s Voice Trump on Dreamers: “A Decision That I Make” BREAKING NEWS: Riccy Enriquez Perdomo May Be Released Tonight ICYMI: 2011 Voter ID Law Found Discriminatory for Fifth Time; Eighth Time Court Found Intentional Discrimination Against Voters of Color 53 Democrats Send Letter to Sessions Demanding Answers on Sanctuary... Continue »
After days of speculation, Donald Trump decided not to pardon former-Sheriff-turned-convicted-criminal Joe Arpaio last night in Phoenix, though signs suggest that clemency may still be coming. “I think going to be just fine,” Trump said. “I won’t tonight because I don’t want to cause any controversy.... Continue »
A Dreamer with active DACA status is being held by ICE and faces deportation in a new case that has national implications. Riccy Enriquez Perdomo, a 22-year-old mother of two young children was arrested last week and has been held at four different locations since. ICE agents in Louisville,... Continue »
Dreamers and advocates hosted the latest Dreamer Dinner last night in Tallahassee, Florida with Mayor Andrew Gillum, and Terry Coonan, a law professor at Florida State University (FSU). The Dreamers in attendance included Daniela Donoso, who led the student group Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Rights during her time... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
America’s Voice Americans Reject Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Vision, Stand up for a Welcoming America National Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs Hold Press Call Declaring Opposition to Texas’ Discriminatory SB4 Law ICYMI: DACA Recipient Faces Deportation After Going to ICE to Post Bond for Another Person DREAMer with DACA Faces Deportation... Continue »
What’s next for hate groups after #UniteTheRight? Ending DACA. Just ask Mark Krikorian, the leader of a hate group called CIS who advocated for pulling the plug on DACA just days as the Charlottesville attack. In addition, Krikorian proposed trading the DREAM Act for a slew of anti-immigrant legislation. According to McClatchy, top White... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
America’s Voice White House to Hold Dreamers Hostage in Pursuit of a White Nationalist Agenda? Ending DACA Is the Next Priority For Hate Groups With Influence Over The GOP ¿Mantendrá la Casa Blanca como rehenes a los Dreamers con el fin de lograr una agenda nacionalista blanca?  Top News... Continue »
Over the weekend, a right-wing “Free Speech Rally” demonstration in Boston ended early after attendees were dwarfed by literally 40,000 counter-protesters who turned out to demonstrate against hate. Check out this bird’s-eye view image of the 40,000: Tens of Thousands March Against White Supremacy in Boston & Other U.S.... Continue »
In South Florida today, deportation relief came for Reina Gómez, a community leader and organizer who was facing deportation despite suffering from a rare form of leukemia that requires frequent treatment. Reina will now be able to stay in the United States and request a work permit and driver’s... Continue »