This week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reaffirmed his commitment to passing the Dream Act by the end of 2017. In a Dreamer Dinner meeting with members of United We Dream, Make the Road New York, and America’s Voice, the Minority Leader expressed his unconditional support for the...
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In January, at a CNN Town Hall meeting, Speaker Paul Ryan told was questioned by DACA recipient about whether he wanted her to be deported. He replied, “I can see that you love your daughter and you are a nice person who has a great future ahead of you...
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Bipartisan Momentum Grows as House Republicans, Robert Gates, Military Dreamers, Students Across the US, Police Chiefs, Chuck Schumer, and Jennifer Rubin All Speak Up for Dreamers After Tuesday night’s elections, the drive to pass the Dream Act before the end of the year is gathering stronger-than-ever bipartisan momentum. Let’s connect the...
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Acting Secretary “angered by what she felt was a politically driven intrusion” “They put massive pressure on her,” said another former administration official with knowledge of the call. Raises Serious Concerns About DHS Secretary Nominee Nielsen who has “unwavering loyalty” to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly The...
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America’s Voice Elections Have Consequences WaPo: White House chief of staff tried to pressure acting DHS secretary to expel thousands of Hondurans, officials say Experts and Advocates Slam White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s Political Interference on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Quotes from House Republicans Supporting Legislation from Dreamers; Where...
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Joint Letter Cites Deep Ties and Economic Contributions, Especially to the Construction Industry This Week DHS Revoked Status For Nicaraguans, Punts on 57,000 Hondurans 11/23/17 Decision Deadline For 50,000 Haitians in 15 Days Yesterday, business leaders from National Association of Homebuilders, Associated General Contractors, Leading Builders of America, and Associated Builders and...
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DHS Decision To Renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 50,000 Haitians in 15 DAYS Uncertainty For Haiti As Decision Deadline Fast Approaches on November 23, 2017 NBC: Trump Actions on Protected Status Prompt Outcry from Latino Lawmakers, Advocates Latino advocates and legislators from both parties criticized the Trump administration’s announcement that...
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Last night, equality, fairness and diversity won big: in just the Virginia House of Delegates, Danica Roem became the first openly transgender person to be elected to a statehouse in history, Kathy Tran became the first Asian-American woman elected to the Virginia House, and Elizabeth Guzman and Hala Ayala...
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A recording of the event is available here Austin – On a press call, immigrant advocates and legal experts analyzed yesterday’s oral arguments on SB4 in the Fifth Circuit court of appeals. The hearing took place before a panel of three judges who considered the merits of a preliminary injunction...
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Cantantes y personalidades de la televisión se suman a la campaña Defend Our Dreams para enfatizar la urgencia de aprobar un proyecto de ley Dream Act limpio antes de que finalice este año Los Angeles, CA – El apoyo a un proyecto de ley que conceda una vía a...
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