While Trump’s racism continues to take center stage, Stephen Miller makes a rare appearance on Fox News in an attempt to defend the indefensible attacks Trump has made against four U.S. members of Congress in a string of deplorable tweets. Here’s what leading national observers had to say in response:... Continue »
A recording of the call is available here. Earlier today, immigration experts and advocates gathered on a press call to discuss the Trump administration’s latest attack on immigrants: expanding expedited removals. In doing so, the administration threatens sameday deportation for anyone who cannot immediately show they have been here... Continue »
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The Trump administration has announced that, starting tomorrow, it will greatly expand the use of expedited removal, a process by which the Department of Homeland (DHS) may swiftly deport someone they encounter generally without review by a judge and with little due process.  In fiscal year 2018, according to... Continue »
Every American Citizen is at Risk, Not Just Immigrants The following is a statement from Pili Tobar, Deputy Director of America’s Voice:  News this morning that the Trump administration is planning to scale up so-called ‘expedited removal’ policy nationwide is a staggering and dangerous escalation of the Trump deportation... Continue »
America’s Voice ICYMI: Greg Sargent and Others Highlight How Stephen Miller and GOP are Defending the Indefensible Immigration Experts and Advocates Discuss Trump Admin’s Announcement to Expand Expedited Removals “Trump Administration Bypassing Due Process and Subjecting the Entire Country to Potential Arrest, Detention, and Expedited Removal” “Going all in... Continue »
But there is an Effective, Cost-Efficient, and Humane Solution to Border Challenge  Yesterday, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kevin McAleenan testified before the House Oversight Committee that the solution to the border challenge is ending the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA), which prohibits detention... Continue »
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Sandra Diaz – a former employee for Donald Trump, who was undocumented at the time of employment – issued the following statement about Trump fundraiser at Bedminster tonight: Tonight, Donald Trump is hosting a campaign fundraiser at his golf club in Bedminster. There would be no golf club in... Continue »
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Trump to Ban Refugees Already Vetted and Approved for Resettlement A week that started with the threat of widespread immigration raids and a nearly complete ban on those seeking asylum at the border — followed by the President’s racist tweets and a racist campaign rally chant — ends with... Continue »
In a July 11 letter to Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ken Cuccinelli indicated that the administration will not designate Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Venezuela. TPS for Venezuela could provide life-saving protection for at least 72,000 people, ensuring they are not... Continue »
America’s Voice Despite Horrific Detention Conditions, DHS Acting Secretary Decides to Double Down, Seeking More & Longer Detention of Children With Weaker Standards of Care Not Just Politics As Usual, But A Moral Test for the “American Idea” as Well Statement from Former Trump Employee on Trump’s Bedminster Rally... Continue »