Immigration

THIS IS A LIE FROM TRUMP: “We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a baby and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits.”

Helpful reminders for media coverage of the refugee caravan.

“AP’s aim always is to be accurate, precise and neutral in our reporting and writing as our tradition and news values demand,” AP Vice President/Editor at Large for Standards John Daniszewski said.

Keeping it real.

“The Trump Administration and the Republican Party have become the party of cruelty to families,” Jess Morales Rocketto said.

“In response to the court order, the government identified 2,654 children for potential reunification. As of September 10,437 remained in custody.”

Technology companies are working with ICE.

#WordsMatter

Define American strongly encourages all news organizations to understand the facts and avoid use of overly politicized, sensational, xenophobic language.

Our governments in Mexico and Central America have adopted a policy of fear and racism imposed by the United States.

A tragedy.

Helen’s story.

We insist that the governments of the region not use repression, violence or force against the people who are fleeing as part of this mass exodus.

Media also reports on HHS misleading the public on existence of “central database” to keep track of children.

Many small towns lack the most basic public services and utilities such as paved roads and adequate drainage.

“I did not want people to know my identity because I knew I was going to be judged so I lied about my identity by saying I was Italian due to my physical features,” Franco said.

“The Trump administration is waging a deliberate campaign of human rights violations against asylum- seekers, in order to broadcast globally that the United States no longer welcomes refugees.”

Results show Latinos are ready to make their voices heard in upcoming elections, but consistent and sustained engagement from parties and campaigns still an ongoing problem.

Latino Rebels Radio: October 4, 2018

Plaintiffs win preliminary injunction on claims Trump administration violated Equal Protection Clause and federal statute when terminating humanitarian TPS program.

“DHS also struggled to identify, track, and reunify families separated under Zero Tolerance due to limitations with its information technology systems, including a lack of integration between systems.”