Immigrants and their allies are working across Florida in order to defeat two anti-immigrant proposals in the state legislature. We recently wrote about how two Republican representatives, Miami’s Carlos Trujillo and Yalaha’s Larry Metz, are sponsoring legislation inspired by Donald Trump’s toxic rhetoric. One of those proposals, House Bill 675,...
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English (en español al final de la página): Vox: 2016 is forcing immigration activists to tear up their old playbook By Dara Lind AP: Debate Takeaways: Without Trump, Spotlight on Cruz, Rubio USA Today: Bush to Rubio: You ‘cut and run’ on immigration By Cooper Allen Washington Post: The...
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On Tuesday, hundreds of demonstrators in San Francisco and Los Angeles held simultaneous actions in protest of recent ICE immigration raids targeting Central American women and children fleeing violence. In downtown San Francisco, 200 demonstrators protested in front of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Ultimately, 16 of...
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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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SCOTUS 101: Standing This is the first in a series of “explainers” about the U.S. v Texas immigration case the Supreme Court agreed to take up in 2015. They will explain important legal terms in ways that we hope you will find understandable. Today we will explain the issue...
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