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State, Federal Policies Escalate Attacks on Immigrant Children
Federal and state policy efforts targeting immigrant kids are on the rise. The new wave of cruelty includes plans that plainly violate existing law. Many of these attacks seem designed to tee up court battles intended to weaken the rights and wellbeing of children in the United States. Mass Child Deportation Plan An ICE memo […]
Read MoreH.R. 32 Would Empower President to Cut Essential Services in States and Cities
Efforts to penalize so-called “sanctuary cities” are back. On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to explore denying federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions and pursue civil or criminal actions against them. Thereafter, the DOJ has repeatedly threatened […]
Read MoreNew Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation
New data shows how immigrants are contributing billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, even as the Trump administration and Congress are pushing for unprecedented funding for mass deportation.
Read MoreSanctuary Policies: An Overview
Sanctuary policies do not conceal or shelter unauthorized immigrants from detection. Here’s what you need to know about these policies.
Read MoreThe Impact of Family Separation on Children
This is a guest blog by Kelsi Lo and edited by Victor Yang. They are high school students whose families have both been impacted by immigration policies and seek to raise awareness about the barriers that birthright citizens and mixed-status families face. You can follow more of their work at JustSoli.com Yeisvi was no older […]
Read MoreThe Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda
As we near the one-month mark of the new Trump administration, it is clear that the president’s thinly veiled threats of imposing mass deportation on “criminal immigrants” are in fact a promise to target all immigrants—and sometimes even U.S. citizens. In the first weeks, we have already seen wrongful immigration arrests of people with U.S. […]
Read MoreCommunities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement
The first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a heightened level of fear, as longtime neighbors, residents, and tightly knit communities have encountered increased federal immigration enforcement, elimination of safeguards like sensitive locations, and significant shifts in immigration policies. Nevertheless, many communities continue to show up for one another in […]
Read MoreCommunities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement
The first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a heightened level of fear, as longtime neighbors, residents, and tightly knit communities have encountered increased federal immigration enforcement, elimination of safeguards like sensitive locations, and significant shifts in immigration policies. Nevertheless, many communities continue to show up for one another in […]
Read MoreHow mass deportations could devastate the U.S. economy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins “America Decides” to look at the impact many say will go far beyond the billions needed just to carry out the removals.
Read MoreMass Deportation on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Maybe you saw us featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver? The mass deportation of millions of undocumented individuals would be tremendously expensive and would have a catastrophic impact on our economy—one that would be expansive and impact every American. Read the full report and see below for findings to share with your communities. […]
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