Washington, DC — During an interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that his mass deportation agenda would ensnare U.S. citizens and attack basic principles of what it means to be an American. As NBC reported: “Immigration was the centerpiece of Trump’s campaign, and he didn’t... Continue »
GROWING CONCERN FROM BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS ABOUT IMPACT OF MASS DEPORTATION There’s been a daily drumbeat of coverage about the growing consensus from business and industry voices that Trump’s signature policy agenda – a violent mass deportation plan, stripping protections from millions of immigrants here legally and threatening... Continue »
Washington, DC — In The New Republic, Greg Sargent writes “Suddenly, Trump’s Ugliest Threats Are Facing Surprise GOP Resistance,” capturing the tension, implications and worry among some Republicans and their state and local business interests over Trump’s coming immigration crackdown and his antipathy towards the expanding green energy economy.... Continue »
Washington, DC — Three Latino Democratic Senators are calling on the Biden administration to help protect Dreamers and TPS holders during President Biden’s remaining weeks in office and ahead of the Trump administration’s stated plans to strip protections and make as many individuals as possible eligible for deportation.  As... Continue »
Washington, DC — There is a daily drumbeat of coverage about the  growing consensus and fear that Donald Trump’s signature policy agenda – promoting mass deportations, stripping protections from millions of immigrants here legally and threatening massive tariffs related to immigration flows – will hit key American industries and... Continue »
Washington, DC — As Americans prepare to gather with families for a Thanksgiving feast, remember that immigrant workers are essential to the celebration – and that Donald Trump’s plans of mass deportation and slashing legal immigration levels promises to make the year ahead a lot more cruel and next... Continue »
Washington, DC — A question in the CBS News/YouGov poll released this weekend found 57-43% support for deporting “all immigrants in the U.S. illegally.” In response, Equis co-founder Carlos Odio wrote, “Now, more than ever, pollsters & reporters have a responsibility to go deeper. In polling this year there... Continue »
THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF TRUMPISM AV started and ended the week talking about the broad implications of Trump’s mass deportation and immigration restriction plan, and especially the impact on economics. Over the weekend, Trump confirmed he planned to use the military to repel the “invasion,” reiterating the dangerous white... Continue »