Muslim Ban

As we’ve noted, the real power in the Trump administration lies with officials bearing extreme nativist world views, including ties to the anti-immigrant and white nationalist movements. As conservative columnist David Brooks characterized: “he Trump administration is not a Republican administration; it is an ethnic nationalist administration.” Every day seems to... Continue »

English (en español al final de la página): Idaho Mountain Express: Family of Woman lecture returns to nexStage By Andy Kerstetter YubaNet: Detention Of 5-Year-Old Boy, Reportedly A US Citizen, Among Disturbing Stories Emerging From Muslim Ban By Gabe Ortíz Associated Press: Trump to Mexico: Take Care of ‘Bad... Continue »

English (en español al final de la página): YubaNet: Lynn Tramonte: America, This Is What a Deportation Force Looks Like Associated Press: The Latest: US Embassy clarifies travel rules for Israelis Reuters: Trump’s orders on immigration face new legal challenges in U.S By Scott Malone and Dan Levine Washington... Continue »

One week into the Trump presidency makes clear two chilling takeaways. “First, the real power in the Trump administration lies with officials bearing extreme nativist world views and ties to the anti-immigrant and white nationalist movements,” said Lynn Tramonte, Deputy Director of America’s Voice Education Fund.   “And second, Trump and... Continue »

Donald Trump branded himself as the “law and order” candidate during the election, but his Presidency has so far been anything but. Just 12 days into his term, chaos reigns supreme in the Trump administration, following public outcry and legal challenges to his unconstitutional immigration orders, the firing of acting... Continue »

Civil rights leaders and activists continued ongoing protests against Jeff Sessions into this morning, as the Senate Judiciary Committee votes on advancing his nomination to the full Senate. The hearing comes just hours after a chaotic evening for the White House, after Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally... Continue »

English (en español al final de la página): The Pueblo Chieftan: Hispanics cast key votes in Colorado By Peter Roper Daily Millbury: Protesters rally at McCarran against Trump travel ban on immigrants, refugees Black Star News: Even majority Of Republicans Oppose Trump’s Immigration-Deportation Scheme By Frank Sharry Associated Press:... Continue »

In a new Medium post, Lynn Tramonte, Director of Ohio’s Voice, reflects on the tumultuous first week in Trump’s America: “Trump’s first week in office has been a disaster. He lurched from issue to issue, trying to undo years of progress our country has made on health care access, the environment,... Continue »

President Trump’s radical immigration and refugee executive orders are unprecedented, dangerous, and contrary to core American values. Despite assurances that Trump is simply building a wall and focusing on immigrant “criminals,” the details in the immigration executive orders, including the building up of a Deportation Force, make clear that just... Continue »

A recording of today’s press call is available here. On a press call today, Gold Star father Khizr Khan, Dreamer and Army veteran, Sergeant Oscar Vasquez, and Marine Corps veteran Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) shared their personal stories and reflections on why Trump’s radical policy vision is contrary to core... Continue »