Immigration
New Caravan of Honduran Migrants Makes First Border Crossing
About 500 people, including dozens of children, lined up to show their documents to a first line of unarmed security personnel at the Agua Caliente border crossing Tuesday night.
How Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies Separate Families in Puerto Rico
Roundups of undocumented immigrants in Puerto Rico have been on the rise, according to immigration attorneys, as the federal government’s lack of transparency keeps Puerto Ricans in the dark about the number of people affected.
The Killers ‘Land of the Free’ Song Highlights Border Humanitarian Crisis With the Help of Spike Lee
“Down at the border, they’re gonna put up a wall.”
NAHJ Responds to ‘Border Crossing’ NYT Podcast by The Daily (OPINION)
“Proper journalism gives subjects a voice, rather than reducing the voice of an entire minority to the that of an American man with a microphone and background noises of splashing water,” said Hugo Balta.
Trump Administration Eyes Disaster Money to Fund Border Wall
The White House has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to comb through its budget, including $13.9 billion in emergency funds that Congress earmarked last year.
Rep. Veronica Escobar Gives Her First US House Speech: ‘I Am a Proud Fronteriza’
“That’s why I have been profoundly disturbed by the rhetoric and policies from this Administration.”
Companies Argue Against Proposal Not to House Separated Kids
Alex Friedmann, associate director of the Human Rights Defense Center, has submitted shareholder resolutions on the subject for a vote at the companies’ annual meetings.
Is There a Crisis at the US-Mexico Border? 6 Essential Reads
Time for some facts.
NAHJ Urges Media to Fact Check Trump Administration Propaganda
“Stories must be written and reported with the base value of truth, instead of regurgitation.”
Democratic Members Visit CBP Facility Where 8-Year-Old Felipe Gómez Alonzo Died, Calling for Investigation
They discussed whether these types of facilities are adequately equipped.
Mexico Urges Thorough Probe Into Border Tear Gas Incident
In a statement Thursday, the ministry said through its embassy that it lamented any violent acts along its border. It reiterated its commitment to the safety of migrants.
Today’s Propaganda From the White House
Fear and lies.
Forced Drugging of Immigrant Kids Continues (VIDEO)
“Every single child that I interviewed told me they were still being forcibly medicated,” attorney Crystal Adams told Reveal.
More DREAMs Come True in California: How Tuition Waivers Opened Doors for Undocumented Students
Our findings carry important implications for the estimated 65,000 undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools each year.
Undocumented and LGBTQ (Part 2)
Latino Rebels Radio: January 2, 2019
US Fires Tear Gas Across Mexico Border to Stop Migrants
An Associated Press photographer witnessed at least three volleys of gas launched onto the Mexican side of the border near Tijuana’s beach early Tuesday.
Who Is Responsible for Migrants? (OPINION)
The flow of refugees and asylum-seekers from poor countries to the United States border is often attributed, incorrectly, to domestic unrest in a far-off nation.
Texas Shelters Grapple With More Migrants Released by US
Ruben Garcia of Annunciation House said Thursday that nonprofit groups have had to expand their services because more people are crossing the border and the government doesn’t have the space to hold them.