On Tuesday, immigrant families from all across the country rallied in support of DAPA, which is on hold after a lawsuit from the Republican Governors and Attorneys General of 26 states. At one of yesterday’s events, DAPA-eligible families and leaders from Ohio’s Voice held a press conference and delivered...
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On National Day of Action, Immigrants and Their Children Deliver Petitions to Closed Door, Staffer In Hallway May 19th was supposed to be the day that many long-term Ohioans’ lives changed for the better, as immigrant parents of U.S. Citizen children could finally apply for recognized status under the Deferred Action for...
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Yesterday, immigrant families, advocates, elected officials, business and faith leaders from across the country rallied together in a National Day of Action in support of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA). Tuesday would have been the first day of DAPA’s implementation, but the program — which would allow...
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English (en español al final de la página): Columbus Dispatch (Ohio): Group petitions governor on immigration lawsuit By Michelle Everhart-Sullivan Latin Post: Latinos, Immigrant Rights Advocates Observe DAPA’s Original Implementation Date By Michael Oleaga EFE: Immigrants demand enactment of Obama’s executive orders By Jorge Mederos Wall Street Journal: Chris...
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Today, the Hillary Clinton campaign announced that prominent Dreamer and immigrant advocate Lorella Praeli will become the campaign’s new Director of Latino Outreach. Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, issued the following statement in response: “Lorella Praeli is a leading Dreamer and a leader in the immigrants rights movement. She...
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Following is a column by Maribel Hastings, Senior Advisor at America’s Voice, translated from Spanish to English. The original Spanish-language version is available to read here. May 19 was supposed to mark the implementation of the new deferred action program for the parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents,...
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The Republican presidential field just can’t seem to avoid stepping in it on immigration. Every week, nearly every 2016 contender seems to prove our point, that immigration is the GOP’s Kryptonite. Among some of the recent developments: Chris Christie Calls 70% of Americans “Extreme” on Immigration: Despite carefully cultivating an image as...
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English (en español al final de la página): Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Scott Walker backs controversial immigrant investor program By Daniel Bice AP: Bobby Jindal on Issues of 2016 Campaign AP: Lindsey Graham on Issues of 2016 Campaign Politico: Lindsey Graham on White House bid: ‘I’m running’ By...
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Last Saturday, Connecticut DREAMers from CT Students for a DREAM (C4D) rallied at the State Capitol in Hartford in support of equal access to financial aid for the state’s undocumented youth. Connecticut DREAMers won in-state tuition in 2011, but only five states in the nation (California, Minnesota, New Mexico,...
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English (en español al final de la página): Fusion: Hillary Clinton: DREAMers should be able to serve in the military By Brett LoGiurato Reuters: Rubio Says ‘We Don’t Have the Votes’ for Broad Immigration Bill Politico: Rubio still favors piece-by-piece immigration reform By Jennifer Shutt SaintPetersBlog: On Fox News,...
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