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Supreme Court Hears Case on Shooting of Sergio Hernandez by U.S. Border Patrol Agent
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)—the federal agency which includes the Border Patrol—are rarely held accountable for their actions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of Sergio Hernandez, a 15-year-old boy shot dead in 2010 in Mexico by a Border Patrol agent who fired on him from the U.S. side […]
Read MoreUpworthy: Immigrants make America great, and one organization has the data to prove it
President Donald Trump has been busy making changes to our immigration system — for better or for worse. Between the border wall, “deportation force,” and travel ban, Trump is taking bold action to address our country’s broken immigration system. His focus on removing undocumented immigrants and making it more difficult to enter the country legally, […]
Read MoreInc: Mark Cuban-Backed Group Explains How Immigrants Affect Your Local Economy
As the Trump administration continues its push for aggressive enforcement of immigration laws, a group of business leaders want to use economic data to influence the conversation. A group called New American Economy–whose members include Y Combinator’s Sam Altman, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Twitter and Square’s Jack Dorsey, and Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer […]
Read MoreKBIA Radio: “What do immigrants contribute in U.S.? New reports breaks it down”
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan area and state, but also looks […]
Read MoreMemos Reveal Harsh and Unforgiving Immigration Enforcement Road Map
The White House released the implementation memos and other information on Monday about how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin implementing President Trump’s immigration Executive Orders on border security and immigration enforcement. The memos reveal that DHS intends to take our nation backwards in terms of guaranteeing due process, providing a safe haven […]
Read MoreKBIA Radio: What do immigrants contribute in U.S.? New reports breaks it down
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan area and state, but […]
Read MoreBusiness North: New data on Minnesota show economic impact of immigrant population
Minnesota business leaders on Tuesday showcased new research on the contributions of immigrants in Minnesota and highlighted the need for immigration reform. Spearheaded by New American Economy and the Minnesota Business Immigration Coalition, the report marks the launch of Map the Impact – a campaign to highlight the power of immigrants in communities across the […]
Read MoreKSL: “Utah leaders call for immigration reform, cite contributions of immigrants”
One Utah lawmaker borrowed part of a President Donald Trump campaign quote Tuesday as he advocated for immigration reform, saying Congress needs to build a door into its immigration policy. Members of Utah’s faith and business community joined with state lawmakers to call upon Congress to promote immigration reform. Over a dozen speakers from various […]
Read MoreProvo Daily Herald: “In wake of federal crackdown on immigration, Utah leaders advocate for immigration reform”
In the wake of some controversial immigration orders by the Donald Trump administration, Utah politicians and business leaders gathered Tuesday to advocate for immigration reform. President Trump’s actions have included enacting a temporary travel ban from seven countries. The Associated Press reported Tuesday morning that Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly signed memos making any […]
Read MoreSt. Louis Public Radio: “Report highlights immigrant contributions in U.S. by city, state and Congressional district”
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan area and state, but also looks […]
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