First, the anti-immigrant side put up a burled wood podium next to our Fight for Families rally stage. They roped off some space, and there it sat, empty. For hours. Great attendance at the anti podium at the Supreme Court today.#FightForFamilies #FamiliasUnidas #UnfreezeDAPA pic.twitter.com/4QK8IEC1Dk — ¡Gabe! Ortíz (@TUSK81)...
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Editor’s note: To read about one family directly impacted by DAPA/DACA+, click here. Hundreds of immigrant families and their allies rallied outside the Supreme Court today as the eight justices heard oral arguments in US v. Texas, the lawsuit blocking implementation of DAPA and DACA+. Team AV at Supreme Court today...
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As estimated 1,000 New Yorkers protested Donald Trump’s appearance at a New York State Republican gala in downtown Manhattan yesterday. GOP + Trump = Party of Hate says banner on the Hyatt. #HateFreeNY pic.twitter.com/Viz8o9FG51 — Make the Road Action (@MaketheRoadAct) April 14, 2016 Our immigrant community will not take...
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Earlier today, Sen. Tim Kaine met an immigrant family as part of the ongoing “DAPA Dinners” campaign. Appreciate the Orellana family of Arlington sharing their story with me about how they stand to benefit from #DACA #DAPA #FightForFamilies — Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 15, 2016 We are a nation...
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As the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear US vs. Texas oral arguments on Monday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and leading House Democrats held a press conference this morning to stand with families and in support of DAPA and DACA+. “We are here today…because Monday is a very important day for the communities...
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English (en español al final de la página): MSNBC: There’s no real Plan B if Obama’s immigration actions fail By Amanda Sakuma Daily Kos: Old-school Latino groups go after Presente for criticizing lightweight Julian Castro By Markos Moulitsas Cleveland Plain Dealer (Ohio, Op-Ed): Ohio’s misguided intervention in anti-immigrant court...
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It’s true that implementation of DAPA and DACA+ — both to go before the Supreme Court on Monday — would have the most immediate impact on immigrants and their families. But if fully implemented, both programs would also boost local and state economies all across the nation, filling taxcoffers...
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Even if you can’t join the hundreds expected to rally in support of DAPA and DACA+ at the Supreme Court on Monday, we still want to make sure your voices are heard. We’re asking our advocates and allies in the movement for immigrant rights to submit their rally sign...
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DACA recipients in the red state of Nebraska are a step closer to being able to work as teachers, nurses, and doctors. Yesterday, the unicameral legislature passed a measure 33-11 allowing DREAMers to apply for professional licenses that would let them work in more than 170 professions, “from electricians...
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Shadow Sen. Michael Brown, Shadow Sen. Paul Strauss, Shadow Rep. Franklin Garcia, Councilmember Anita Bonds, and Councilmember At-Large Brianne Nadeau hosted the Cinto family in Washington, D.C. yesterday for the latest “DAPA Dinner” event. #DAPADINNER in DC @SenPaulStrauss @SenMDBrown @thebrownlawyer @WashingtonHisp pic.twitter.com/FDqhSNLQbE — Franklin Garcia (@fgarciadc) April 14, 2016 As the...
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