Trump and Stephen Miller are trampling on the U.S. military and rule of law in the name of mass deportation U.S. military veteran Sae Joon Park, an immigrant who arrived in America from South Korea at age seven, is the best of who we are. Looking for purpose after...
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The Barranco brothers say that their dad, Narciso, raised them “to be proud Americans,” reports U.S. military news outlet Task & Purpose. Two of the brothers are actively serving in the Marines, while a third brother, Alejandro, is a Marine veteran. “He raised us to be educated,” Alejandro told...
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Serving, Defending, Dying to Protect America As Americans all over the country prepare to celebrate July 4 festivities with picnics, fireworks, and parades, it’s also a time to celebrate our nation’s enduring history as a beacon of hope for millions of immigrants who have arrived here in search of...
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Immigrants have a long and distinguished history of serving in the U.S. military. This Memorial Day, we also remember that some have made the ultimate sacrifice for their adoptive nation. According to one figure, 300 foreign-born soldiers died in combat between 2001 and 2013. One of these immigrant patriots,...
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On Veterans Day, our nation honors the Americans who have put their lives on the line and served their country in uniform. These brave men and women include hundreds of thousands of immigrant veterans who carry the U.S. flag on their sleeves and in their hearts and were willing...
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As war drums bang in Washington, the Trump administration has deported the mom of a U.S. Army intelligence officer despite public attention and outcry. Rocío Rebollar Gómez – a Southern California homeowner, mom, and grandmother without a criminal record – was deported to Tijuana yesterday. Due to prior deportations...
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Key witnesses for Trump’s impeachment hearings are a true testament that the U.S. through and through is a nation built by, strengthened by and protected by immigrants, despite Trump’s xenophobic attempts to turn America’s back on them. Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, and...
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On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship held a hearing on the impact of current immigration policies on service members and veterans, and their families. One witness, Margaret Stock, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and immigration attorney said, “The last three years have witnessed the administration using...
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Laurie Roberts, in a column for the Arizona Republic, details the secret deportation of Iraq combat veteran Jose Segovia Benitez calling it a disgrace and a “shameful way to say ‘thank you for your service.’” In the latest development for the Marine veteran, who was held by Immigration and...
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Tomorrow, the House Judiciary’s Immigration Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine increasing immigration and naturalization obstacles faced by veterans, active duty service members, and their families under the Trump Administration. Just a few years ago, choosing to serve the nation through military service was often an important factor...
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