immigration protest
After Reporting Protesters to ICE, Texas Lawmaker Threatens to Shoot Colleague
*Of all the stories written about the Memorial Day legislator scuffle in Texas, this one from the Tribune News Service and published in Governing, has the most complete background and context. […]
Anxiety Grips California Students Amid Immigration Crackdown
*Why you should read this: Because the anxiety is real and not just in California. VL By Claudia Boyd-Barrett, New America Media (6.5 minute read) Each time 17-year-old Stephanie gets a […]
‘We’re hoping for a miracle’: Dallas lawmaker is fasting to protest Texas sanctuary cities bill
*Why you should read this: Because the battle over sanctuary cities is real and Texas, for the moment, is the front line. VL By Julieta Chiquillo, The Dallas Morning News […]
Democrats Joaquin Castro, Beto O’Rourke Join Thousands at Dallas Immigration March
*Why you should read this: Because this is the kind of repeated action that’s needed to keep the human side of the immigration issue in the public’s consciousness. VL By […]
Immigration arrests in L.A. spark fear, outrage, but officials say they are routine
*Why you should read this: Because by all indications immigration round-ups have begun. Because there are reports of detentions in Texas as well. Because ICE says it’s routine. VL By Joel […]
Trump’s immigration nightmare began yesterday in Phoenix
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2.5 minute read) Today is like one of those times when you saw that something was going to happen and there was no way to […]
13 Legal Actions Challenging Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
*Why you should read this: Because since this past weekend there have been 13 lawsuits filed against Trump’s immigration executive action. Because the cities of Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, […]
Protests and student walkouts mark the week after Trump’s win
*This is relevant because many of the high schoolers who are walking out are young Latinos, learning to turn their frustrations into voice and action. VL By Madison Park and […]
Anti-Trump protesters at Trump rally throw rocks, bottles at Albuquerque police
*I’m interested, do you think the images of mayhem and Mexican flags helps the Trump casue? VL By Kayla Epstein and Katie Mettler, Washington Post ALBUQUERQUE — What began as […]
Latino activists vow more Trump protests as tensions heighten
* Well, that’s ominous . . . The California primary is June 7, so there are 5 weeks for protesters to organize. If the past is prologue, it’s going to […]