Stop the distractions, deliver the solutions Last week, the anniversary of DACA and the Senate hearing on the “American Dream and Promise Act of 2021” refocused the immigration debate on citizenship. As Congress reconvenes this week, momentum continues on behalf of the legislative push, as community voices and local... Continue »
America’s Voice   Lynn Sweet Writes in Chicago Sun Times: “Republicans ignore the plight of DREAMers” Here is What is “Radical” in the Immigration Debate: John Cornyn and the Trumpified GOP Want to Block Citizenship Bills Supported by Three-Fourths of Americans English The Hill Harris calls for pathway to... Continue »
OVERVIEW Nine years ago, on June 15, 2012, the Obama administration announced a temporary program called DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which granted undocumented individuals relief from deportation and permission to live, work, and attend school in the United States. Now, nine years later, after many attempts by... Continue »
Nine years ago this week, on the 15th of June 2012, former Democratic President Barack Obama protected Dreamers from deportation through an executive order, after an intense pressure campaign from these very same people and pro-immigrant organizations. Obama did it before his reelection when he was looking for votes... Continue »
America’s Voice   Shadow and light on the migration mission of Kamala Harris English Associated Press Harris turns focus to Mexico on trip to address migration By Alexandra Jaffe June 08, 2021 Associated Press ‘Do not come’: Harris seeks ‘hope at home’ for Guatemalans By Alexandra Jaffe June 07,... Continue »
Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) does not count as a lawful admission into the U.S. The following is a statement from Douglas Rivlin, Director of Communication for America’s Voice, regarding the decision and its implications: Today’s Supreme Court... Continue »
America’s Voice   SCOTUS Decision in TPS Case Underscores Urgency of Bills Already Passed in House Awaiting Senate Action America’s Voice Memo: All the Latest on the Politics of Immigration English CNN ‘I keep subscribing to live in the United States’: Two generations of DACA remain frustrated by a... Continue »
America’s Voice   Texas Governor Greg Abbott Is Playing Political Games With Vulnerable Kids If Republicans Plan to Deploy Immigration to Win in 2022, Why Did They Shy Away from the Issue in a Border State Special Election? English Mundo Hispanico Biden is said to have regained the momentum... Continue »
America’s Voice   As GOP Officials Politicize The Border, A New Watchdog Report Reveals Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy Was Even More Cruel Than Previously Reported On Immigration, Biden Regains His Footing English Associated Press Watchdog says U.S. forced deported parents to leave kids behind By Ben Fox May... Continue »
America’s Voice   DEMOCRATIC STRATEGISTS AND LEADING POLLSTERS ON THE PUBLIC OPINION CONTEXT OF THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE 5 Key Takeaways: How the Biden-Harris Administration Has Taken Dramatic Action to Swiftly Improve Situation At Southern Border RECAP: Congressional hearing on unaccompanied children at the U.S. border English The Washington Post... Continue »