Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
ENGLISH CNN Hard-line anti-illegal immigration advocates hired at 2 federal agencies By Maria Santana April 12, 2017 Mother Jones Jeff Sessions Announces a New Crackdown on Immigrants and “Filth” By Bryan Schatz April 11, 2017 Washington Times Trump’s Justice Department to end ‘catch and release’ immigration policy By Andrea... Continue »
Yesterday, Steve King continued to demonstrate his overtly white nationalist worldview and offered reminders why Republicans’ refusal to disavow King is a stain on the party of Lincoln. Steve King advocates for shockingly racist novel On a conservative radio show yesterday, Rep. King laid out a zero-sum game view... Continue »
Originally posted at the New York Times Many Americans have been marveling at the bald racism of Steve King, Republican member of Congress from Iowa’s Fourth District, who said this over the weekend on Twitter: “Wilders understands that culture and demographics are our destiny. We can’t restore our civilization... Continue »
Just like the presidential matchup, the vice presidential debate between Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) and Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) presents a sharp contrast on immigration – each candidate embodies and embraces their respective parties’ wildly distinct visions about immigrants and immigration reform. Below, we offer key immigration... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Bloomberg: Party Conventions Highlight Growing U.S. Divide on Immigration By Sahil Kapur Politico (Florida): Pro-immigrant groups criticize state lawmaker for defending Trump By Sergio Bustos Associated Press: Bloomberg to Warn of Trump Economic Plans at Dem Convention Associated Press: Obama hopes... Continue »
Lynn Tramonte: “Gov. Pence is signing his name in indelible ink onto Donald Trump’s dark and divisive vision for America.” The following is a statement from Lynn Tramonte, Deputy Director of America’s Voice, reacting to the selection of Mike Pence as the Republican vice-presidential nominee: “While Gov. Mike Pence has... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Associated Press: OBAMA LEGACY: Immigration stands as most glaring failure By Kathleen Hennessey Amsterdam News:The SCOTUS immigration ruling is the final nail in the coffin of the GOP By Felicia Persaud New York Times: Donald Trump, in a Trade Speech in... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Reuters: Trump Plan Would Force Mexico to Pay for Wall by Blocking Remittances Associated Press: Trump proposes funding wall by cutting off remittances By Vivian Salama and Jill Colvin Associated Press: Billions in US Remittances a Lifeline for Many in Mexico... Continue »
2016 Election Coverage from America's Voice
Here’s an updated primer on where each of the 2016 Republican candidates stand on immigrants and immigration reform. For more 2016 election coverage from America’s Voice, visit AmericasVoice.org/2016. Candidates Covered in this Research Official Candidates Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) Dr. Ben Carson Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Gov. John Kasich (R-OH)... Continue »
Republicans kicked off their first Presidential debate of 2016 just like they finished off 2015: Trying to out-Trump each other in order to suck up to the anti-immigrant crowd that now makes up their base.   One of the most heated moments of the night came from Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz,... Continue »