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Assessing yesterday’s Supreme Court oral arguments in United States v Texas, leading observers keep focusing on the issue of standing in this politically-motivated case. If Chief Justice John Roberts stays consistent in his view of the judiciary as a forum to resolve legal and not political disputes, then the Republican plaintiffs in U.S.... Continue »

Last Sunday, Senator Richard Blumenthal met with a DAPA-eligible family as part of the ongoing “DAPA Dinners” campaign. Ana, her husband Isaias, and their two daughters sat down with Senator Blumenthal in New Haven, Connecticut, just one day before the family traveled to Washington D.C. for the Supreme Court... Continue »

English (en español al final de la página): The Monitor (Texas, Opinion): Voices on Deferred action for immigrants case Talking Points Memo: Rep. King Scolds Immigration Activists: Are You ‘The America We Can Expect?’ By Sara Jerde Politico: King, Gohmert clash with pro-immigration protesters By Sarah Wheaton Reuters: Immigration... Continue »

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)... Continue »

Get in on the conversation by submitting a question via Twitter–in English or Spanish–using the hashtag #OHVoice. TODAY: ONLINE CHAT: Ohio Child, Mother, and Attorney Discuss Need for DAPA and DACA+, Following U.S. Supreme Court Hearing Columbus, OH –  In 2014, Esmeralda Cornejo of Columbus, OH finally won a stay... Continue »

David Leopold, an immigration attorney and past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, was inside the Supreme Court for today’s arguments in United States v. Texas. In analysis posted on his website, which we present below, Leopold reflected on today’s proceedings and implications:  “I had the privilege of attending... Continue »

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... Continue »

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... Continue »

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... Continue »

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... Continue »