Facts are in: SB90 affects economy, civil rights
SB 90, Colorado’s anti-immigrant “show me your papers” law has drained local budgets and strained relations between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, according to reports from fiscal analysts and advocates released on December 5th. The advocates, who are members of the Campaign to U.... |
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Economic impact of immigration platforms
At their respective nominating conventions this summer, the Republican and Democratic parties could not have adopted more different platforms on the question of how to deal with the 11.5 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The platform adopted by Republicans doubles down o.... |
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Unite Colorado promotes documentation hotline
Leaders from communities across Denver converged on Denver Civic Center Park on September 16th to continue the launch of the statewide 1-855-UNITE-4-1 immigration enforcement abuse documentation hotline. The hotline is part of the new Campaign to Unite Colorado. The campaign’s goal is to ensure th.... |
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Migrant Child
Aquí estoy,
here I am.
I am the shadow of your conscience,
the migrant child.
I am present, but never seen.
I am seen, but never present.
Here I am.
In narrow hallways of rejection,
seeking some design for existence.
I observe in silence
and try to define my being
then I awak.... |
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Beneath the Same Sky: ‘Reality has little to do with policy.”
We read plenty about the US-México border. We read plenty about immigration, national security and the “war on drugs”. But it rarely comes from someone who spent three decades working the borderland beat; a region where, according to author and former US border agent David Ramírez, “the reality ha.... |
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Deferred Action: Scammers promising quick processing
Some immigrants who were brought to the country as children can now apply for deferred action, a program that allows you to remain in the country and apply for work permits. The program has strict requirements and includes filing several forms, as well as a background check and evidence of eligibi.... |
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Deferred Action: Who can be considered?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is accepting requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals. Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion.
If you meet the guidelines, and want t.... |
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Frequently asked questions about Deferred Action
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released important details about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, which will temporarily allow some eligible youth to go to school and work without fear of deportation.
Does this process apply to me if I am currently .... |
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Americans should be concerned about this law
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer called a news conference in Phoenix after the Supreme Court released its ruling on her state's "papers, please" immigration law. She announced that the key components of her law "unanimously have been vindicated by the highest court in the land." She beamed as she calle.... |
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Bittersweet relief for DREAMer
I can still remember vividly the morning of June 15th, when I was awakened by a text that I never thought I would receive. It was approximately 7:25am on that Friday when I read a text that said, “BREAKING: White House grants relief from deportation to DREAMers...” I read it quickly and put my pho.... |
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It’s more complicated than “legal vs. illegal”
Editor's Note: Is the term "illegal immigrant" a slur? Last year New America Media asked the media serving U.S. immigrant communities what term they use to describe undocumented immigrants: How Do Ethnic Media Say 'Illegal Immigrant'? Now the question is sparking a debate in mainstream media.
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American Immigration Council Challenges BIA Decision
Denying Miranda-like Warnings to Immigrants Under Arrest
Washington, D.C.—On Friday, the American Immigration Council challenged a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruling that immigrants who are arrested without a warrant do not need to receive certain Miranda-like warnings before being interrogated.
Under federal regulations, immig.... |
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Is Mississippi About to Make a Costly Mistake on Immigration?
Either Mississippi lawmakers aren’t aware of the hefty fiscal and legal burdens of extreme immigration legislation on other states, or they just don’t care. This week, the Mississippi House passed HB 488, an immigration enforcement bill that allows local law enforcement to determine the immigratio.... |
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REID MEETS WITH CARDINAL ROGER MAHONY ABOUT IMMIGRATION REFORM
Nevada Senator Harry Reid met Thursday with Cardinal Roger Mahony, the retired Archbishop of Los Angeles. Cardinal Mahony is a strong supporter of comprehensive immigration reform and the DREAM Act. Cardinal Mahony has publicly criticized the Arizona and Alabama laws as “mean-spirited” and “retrog.... |
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Being Anti-Immigrant Doesn’t Work in Politics, Even in the South
While anti-immigrant sentiment may win candidates a few headlines, it certainly doesn’t resonate with every day voters. Following Alabama’s GOP primary this week, a CNN exit poll found that “illegal immigration” was not a top-of-mind issue for many Alabamians. According to the survey, only 3% of t.... |
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