Immigration

Court Order Allows Texas’ Floating Barrier on US-Mexico Border to Remain in Place for Now

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas’ floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for now, a day after a judge called the buoys a threat to the safety of migrants and relations between the U.S. and Mexico.

  • Sep 8, 2023
  • 4:49 PM

A Judge Orders Texas to Move a Floating Barrier That’s Used to Deter Migrants Between US and Mexico

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott placed on the river between the U.S. and Mexico this summer as part of the Republican’s escalating attempts to stop migrants from crossing America’s southern border, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

  • Sep 7, 2023
  • 9:28 AM

DeSantis’ Hateful Record on Immigration (OPINION)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has consistently adopted an aggressive and punitive stance against immigrants throughout his political career, including the use of harmful rhetoric and enacting bigoted legislation to the detriment of Florida’s economic well-being.

  • Aug 18, 2023
  • 4:52 PM

As New York City Struggles to House Migrants, Local Advocates Cry Foul

Organizers say local officials have violated the city’s right-to-shelter law and doubled down on ineffective strategies for sheltering asylum seekers.

  • Aug 17, 2023
  • 2:30 PM

Texas Separates Migrant Families, Detaining Fathers on Trespassing Charges in Latest Border Move

Texas state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on trespassing charges and turning over mothers and children to federal officials, the state Department of Public Safety said Thursday.

  • Aug 7, 2023
  • 5:14 PM

Texas Gov. Abbott’s Policies Are Killing Asylum Seekers (OPINION)

At least six migrants have died in the Rio Grande River in the last month. Four were found died, including a toddler, over the Fourth of July weekend—the same weekend a Texas State Trooper leaked information to the Houston Chronicle detailing the state’s policies that included pushing migrants into the river.

  • Aug 4, 2023
  • 12:35 PM

Wisconsin Milks Its Undocumented Dairy Workers

Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farmworkers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.

  • Aug 3, 2023
  • 11:55 AM

White House Must Act Now to Stop Racist State Immigration Policies (OPINION)

In the face of unconstitutional immigration laws enacted in Texas, Florida, and Kansas, Congress and the Biden administration must take action now.

  • Jul 19, 2023
  • 11:38 AM

Groups Sue DeSantis Over Anti-Immigrant Law (OPINION)

A group of civil rights organizations has filed a lawsuit against the DeSantis administration in Florida on behalf of the state’s farmworkers, among other affected parties, in hopes of reversing a recently implemented anti-immigrant law.

  • Jul 18, 2023
  • 12:55 PM

Immigrants in NYC Resume Education Thanks to Local Group, Student Volunteers From Mexico

CREA, an organization founded in 2013 that offers formal schooling to Spanish-speaking adults across the city, aims to bolster education levels among Latino immigrants by helping them achieve elementary and middle-school proficiency in multiple subjects.

  • Jul 10, 2023
  • 12:44 PM

For a Few Haitians, Repatriation From DR Proves Bittersweet

For most immigrants, repatriation is to be avoided at all costs. However, a few undocumented Haitians in the Dominican Republic find them to be a blessing in disguise.

  • Jul 7, 2023
  • 4:17 PM

‘People’s Church’ in East Harlem Provides a Haven for Asylum Seekers

First Spanish United Methodist Church has a history of supporting the Latino communities that have called East Harlem home for 100 years. Over the past nine months, it has added to that legacy by creating a safe haven and resource hub for migrants arriving from the southern border.

  • Jul 6, 2023
  • 1:16 PM

Immigration Protests to Take Place in Chicago During NASCAR Events

In response to the recent passage of an anti-immigrant bill in Florida, immigrant rights activists have planned a number of protests in Chicago for this weekend, to coincide with two NASCAR street races being held in the city.

  • Jun 29, 2023
  • 3:34 PM

DeSantis’ Crazy National Immigration Plan (OPINION)

At a campaign stop in Eagle Pass, Texas on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to bring his state’s harsh anti-immigrant policies to the federal government if he becomes president.

  • Jun 27, 2023
  • 5:57 PM

After Sacramento and Martha’s Vineyard

Latino Rebels Radio: June 15, 2023

  • Jun 15, 2023
  • 5:05 PM

Lessons from the Sacramento Migrant Crisis (OPINION)

As we respond to the next political stunt involving migrants, let’s commit to protecting the institutions and liberties we often take for granted.

  • Jun 15, 2023
  • 10:57 AM

List of ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protests Scheduled Across the Country

On June 1, a general strike among Latinos and their allies dubbed “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” (A Day Without Immigrants) is scheduled to take place in cities across the country in protest of the anti-immigrant laws passed in Florida and other states.

  • May 30, 2023
  • 5:48 PM

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Asylum Rule, Saying Phone App Encourages Illegal Immigration

The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration in an attempt to have a newly-introduced asylum rule thrown out, saying a phone app used by migrants to set up appointments at the border to seek entry into the United States is encouraging illegal immigration.

  • May 24, 2023
  • 10:26 AM

8-Year-Old Girl Dies in Border Patrol Custody in Texas, as Agency Struggles With Overcrowding

A little girl from Panama born with heart problems died in Border Patrol custody Wednesday, the second death of a child from Latin America in U.S. government custody in two weeks.

  • May 19, 2023
  • 10:42 AM

Videos of Empty Store Aisles Unrelated to Florida’s Immigration Bill

While some truckers have posted on social media calling on drivers to curb deliveries to Florida, immigration advocates say it’s too soon to tell if there will be any widespread action.

  • May 18, 2023
  • 10:42 AM

Latino Truckers Lead Boycott of Florida After Anti-Immigrant Law (OPINION)

A protest started by Latino truck drivers against Florida’s anti-immigrant law has now grown to include a diversity of drivers across the country.

  • May 17, 2023
  • 1:37 PM

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