Nov 21, 2016
The following statement is a reaction from Lynn Tramonte, Deputy Director of America’s Voice, regarding the recent meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach: “Kris Kobach dedicated the last decade and a half to dreaming up ways to make life miserable for immigrants, while basking...
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DREAMers Share Powerful Stories About How DACA Has Transformed Their Lives One of the first tests of Donald Trump’s presidency will be over the futures and livelihoods of the 750,000 DREAMers with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Trump’s pledge to end DACA on day one of his...
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“This is not a normal transition of power” In the aftermath of the 2016 election, key moments this week highlight the fact that some Democrats are ready to battle Trump with every fiber of their being. Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, said, “Every day brings fresh evidence...
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Below is a reaction from Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, on the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be Attorney General for the Trump Administration. Another day, another example of how President-elect Trump is filling the most powerful cabinet positions and senior White House posts in...
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Dara Lind Writes of the Anxiety DACA Recipients Are Experiencing as a Trump Presidency Looms Few communities can bear witness to the uncertainty and vulnerability that a Trump Presidency brings like the DACA-mented community. The DACA program, instituted under Obama, provides deportation protection and work permits to 750,000 individuals...
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Yesterday, Trump transition team member and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach informed Reuters that Trump transition team is discussing “drafting a proposal for his consideration to reinstate a registry for immigrants from Muslim countries” and the construction of a border wall without congressional approval. As Trump considers Kobach for Attorney General,...
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As we have noted, the controversy over accurate Latino polling is not a mere academic exercise or a story simply about methodology. At a time when the Latino and immigrant communities are vulnerable and fearful in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election, an accurate assessment of the community’s preferences in...
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One of the first tests of Donald Trump’s presidency will be over the futures and livelihoods of the 750,000 DREAMers with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While Trump has pledged to end DACA on day one of his presidency, a range of voices are pointing out that this...
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On Sunday’s “60 Minutes,” President-elect Donald Trump pledged to immediately deport 2 to 3 million immigrants, stating that we need to remove “the people that are criminal and have criminal records, gang members, drug dealers.” Dara Lind of Vox examined the origins of Trump’s number and found that the 2 million figure is not based...
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Earlier today, we highlighted how leading English language media outlets and observers were recognizing that the national exit polls failed to accurately capture Latino voters’ record turnout and margins on behalf of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 elections. We also want to highlight the work of a leading Latina journalist –...
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