immigration

In A Show Of Grateful Appreciation, France Has Decreed Immigrant Front Line Workers Legal Citizens!!

“Health care workers, cleaning professionals, childcare workers and store clerks … They have proved their commitment to the nation. It is now up to the Republic to take a step toward them.  The beneficiaries include not just health care workers but also garbage collectors, housekeepers and cashiers.” In A Show Of Grateful Appreciation, France Has …

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‘Complete Disregard for Human Life’: US Agents Threaten Christmas Eve Raid Against Humanitarians Giving Aid to Refugees Near Border | Common Dreams News

‘Complete Disregard for Human Life’: US Agents Threaten Christmas Eve Raid Against Humanitarians Giving Aid to Refugees Near Border | Common Dreams News One volunteer noted the cruel irony of such actions “on the eve of a holiday meant to celebrate hospitality towards travelers from distant lands.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer  22 Comments Laurel Grindy and …

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February 29th, Presentation from local activists’, humantarian crisis at our border

Dear Friends, As some of you may know, I spent 10 days at the Texas/Mexican border in October with two other colleagues — working with local NGO’s, and witnessing the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of our administration’s dismantling of the immigration system.  On Saturday, Feb. 29, from 7-9 pm, at Congregation Shomrei Torah, I’ll …

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Judges save the day again! Two huge rulings stop Trump’s anti-immigrant steamroller—for now

“The regulations escalate a heated fight over not only the Trump administration’s ability to hold migrant families, but also its willingness to do so humanely. As Trump has largely failed to deter near-record migration to the southern border, made up of mostly Central American families seeking asylum, a spate of immigrant children and adults have …

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LA TIMES: Federal judge in California halts Trump’s plan to build parts of border wall

“In granting the preliminary injunction to stop the work, Gilliam cited Congress’ “absolute” control over federal expenditures under the Constitution, “even when that control may frustrate the desires of the executive branch regarding initiatives it views as important.” The position that when Congress declines the executive’s request to appropriate funds, the executive nonetheless may simply …

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Another immigrant dies in Border Patrol custody, the fourth death since December

Trumps’ America….. Another immigrant dies in Border Patrol custody, the fourth death since December Gabe Ortiz Daily Kos Staff Wednesday March 20, 2019 · 6:30 AM PDT A Mexican immigrant died in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody this week, BuzzFeed News reports. This is the fourth death involving CBP since December: The man, who has …

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