Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English News ( Noticias en español al final de la página): Associated Press: Police official defends destruction of municipal ID records By Claudia Torrens New York Times; New York City ID Holders Aren’t a Threat, N.Y.P.D. Official Says in Court By Liz Robbins Wall Street Journal: New York City... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English News ( Noticias en español al final de la página): Huffington Post: Latino Leaders Who Dumped Donald Trump Now Hopeful He’s Their Guy By Dana Liebelson NBC: Latinx Activists Ready to Expand, Focus Efforts After Inauguration By Brian Latimer Wisconsin Gazette: Immigrant allies rallying in nationwide day of... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English News ( Noticias en español al final de la página): The Hill: California becomes heart of anti-Trump resistance By Rafael Bernal New York Times: Trump Seeks Path for Mexico Barrier. But Will It Be a ‘Big, Beautiful Wall’? By Amy Chozick and Manny Fernandez Washington Post: Trump vineyard... Continue »
Washington, DC – According to the New York Times, the Obama Administration has finally ended the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) program, a national registry of visitors from predominantly Muslim countries. This registry, established following the attacks on September 11, has been derided by advocacy and civil rights... Continue »
Leaders continue to speak out in defense of their immigrant neighbors and against the divisive rhetoric of Donald Trump, adding to the growing list of states, counties, and leaders pledging to take significant steps to protect undocumented communities. In Los Angeles, officials have proposed a bold, $10 million dollar plan to... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Reuters: California Marchers Protest Against Trump as Democrats Vow Policy Fight By Sharon Bernstein and Paul Tait Politico: Kobach Meets With Trump By Ted Hesson Vice: This Small Town Is Helping Undocumented Immigrants, but Don’t Call It a ‘Sanctuary City’ By... Continue »
While Local Leaders and Advocacy Efforts Continue to Speak Out for Pro-Immigrant Vision of America, Immigrants Themselves Offering Most Powerful Contrast to Trump Immigration Plans Local leaders and advocacy organizations continue to speak up on behalf of immigrants, offering a strong pro-immigrant vision that contrasts sharply with the stated... Continue »
A coalition of faith, family and community leaders gathered today to deliver a national petition calling on Congressional leaders to reject the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions and other divisive figures in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. “Congressional leaders must reject President-elect Trump’s cabinet of bigotry and demand advisors who... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Reuters: Tech Employees Vow Not to Help Trump Surveil Muslims, Deport Immigrants By Dustin Volz Daily Kos: Three dozen sanctuary cities renew commitment to defy Trump’s immigration plans By Kerry Eleveld The Tennessean: Immigration reformers call for unified resistance to Trump’s... Continue »
As a rapidly-expanding number of campuses, communities, and states are joining the resistance to Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts, faith leaders and churches are vowing to offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants. “If you need a safe place, once you enter the doors of this building, you are safe,” said... Continue »