Now that President Donald Trump has retreated on his intention to imminently close the border with Mexico, and is “giving” the neighboring country a year to stop not only the flow of migrants but also narcotics, to the United States, it is worth reflecting on the economic-migratory reality of...
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Pulitzer Prize winning writer Sonia Nazario has an op-ed in the New York Times that delves into the horrific and life-threatening abuse Honduran woman face on a day-to-day basis. Nazario portrays the dire reasons the Trump administration should not turn its back on Central American countries – it lies...
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The forced resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen is the latest reminder that as the Trump team gears up for a 2020 re-election based on their signature hardline immigration issue, their deterrence-only policies have failed, and now they are flailing and furious and out of ideas — except for even more...
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The following is a statement from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation: Through lies, misdirection and rationalizations, Nielsen defended the indefensible and presided over policies, including family separation, that will live in infamy. While she will not be missed,...
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“Trump… returning to the scene of his epic policy failure to declare ‘Mission Accomplished’” As Donald Trump heads to the border for a taxpayer funded, mendacious campaign stop to demonize immigrants, we’re reminded of the tangible consequences of his failures, inadequacy, and insanity. According to Pili Tobar, Deputy Director...
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A recording of the call is available here. Earlier today, immigration experts and advocates gathered on a press call to discuss solutions that would provide a much needed reprieve on our border. As the Trump administration continues to fail to provide adequate solutions, and can only exacerbate the problem...
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LINK to NBC News coverage here Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a workplace raid at an electronic repair factory in Allen, Texas, outside Dallas. The operation at the Texas business, CVE Technology Group Inc, reportedly picked up more than 280 people, all of whom now face the possibility...
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Columnist Laurie Roberts: “Lost: Gov. Doug Ducey’s spine. Disappeared in the vicinity of the Oval Office. If found, please return ASAP.” The news that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is now supporting Trump’s catastrophic and politically-motivated threat to close the border comes despite Ducey’s earlier objection to the idea and...
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In his latest column for the Washington Post, Greg Sargent juxtaposes the political motivations underlying Trump’s escalating attacks on immigrants with Democrats’ way forward with policies to provide relief “while not giving ground to any of the Trump administration’s proposals that would retreat on our international humanitarian commitments.” His...
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“I still don’t know where or in whose care my daughter was when we were apart. She’s still traumatized.” In a powerful op-ed for the New York Times, Sindy Flores, an asylum seeker from Honduras, tells the harrowing tale of her journey to the U.S. and the pain of...
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