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Trump Scapegoats Immigrants with Creation of Office of Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement
President Trump stated that he has “ordered the Department of Homeland Security to create an office to serve American victims during his Joint Address to congress. The office is called VOICE – Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement. Any victim of crime deserves acknowledgement and sympathy, and crime is an issue that must be taken seriously. […]
Read MoreLouisiana Congregation To Muslim Neighbors: ‘We’re Glad You’re Here’
Little Flower Church, a 350-member Roman Catholic congregation located in Monroe, Louisiana, cares deeply about its neighbors. Its annual budget of around $270,000 runs the church’s food bank, and its preschool and daycare center receives an additional $430,000 each year from the city’s department of education. This is why, following President Trump’s January 2017 ban […]
Read MoreHere’s How Immigrant Women Are Essential to Our Labor Force
International Women’s Day is an appropriate time to take stock of the many ways in which immigrant women contribute to the labor force of the United States. Some of these contributions are often overlooked, but all of the work that immigrant women do adds value to the economy—and to U.S. society as well. Immigrant women […]
Read MoreThe Impact of Immigrant Women on America’s Labor Force
There are nearly 12 million immigrant (foreign-born) women workers in the United States today, comprising just over 7 percent of the total labor force.
Read MoreRefugees Learn English — Then Buoy Kentucky Economy
It’s been four decades since Skip Cleavinger moved to Bowling Green to study at Western Kentucky University, and in that time he has witnessed a significant shift in the demographics of west-central Kentucky. A local refugee resettlement program and a livable community — with job opportunities, strong schools, and a relatively low cost of living […]
Read MoreWE Global Network: How Immigrants Are Helping To Rebuild Rust Belt Economies
Welcoming immigrants and providing them an opportunity to build a life and contribute to the fabric of our society is one of America’s longest and proudest national traditions. But that central tenet of our national character is now being challenged by Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies. As this national debate rages on, there’s a quieter current […]
Read MoreKPCC: As Trump’s immigration policies roll out, California economic concerns grow more urgent
The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants living in the country illegally is increasing worries about possible economic impacts on California. Speaking at a forum on immigration in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, state Sen. Kamala Harris said removing unauthorized immigrants from the work force will be clearly felt. “This is absolutely an issue of our […]
Read MoreSummary of Executive Order “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements”
The provisions in the order pose serious concerns for the protection and due process rights of those currently residing in the United States, communities along the U.S-Mexico border, and vulnerable populations seeking protection in the country.
Read MoreCuban-American Eases Pain — and Doctor Shortage
On a recent Monday at the Vital Pain Center in Pittsburgh, a $700,000 business that serves some 1,500 patients, a patient asked Dr. Jorge Rivero-Becerra for clearance to start playing hockey again. Rivero-Becerra was happy to give him the OK to hit the ice. “It’s really rewarding to help people who are suffering, to help […]
Read MoreImmigration Enforcement in Schools, Churches, and Courts: What the Government Can (and Can’t) Do
Following the release of President Trump’s immigration enforcement executive orders and implementation memos, and the recent arrest of a transgender domestic violence victim at a courthouse in El Paso, Texas, there has been widespread confusion about where immigration enforcement can and cannot take place. Questions and concerns stem from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) […]
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