immigration
Can we overcome public ignorance about immigration?
*Why you should read this: Because the article asks a pertinent question in these times when facts are subjective. Because it proves the premise that people fear what they don’t […]
Courts rightfully stop unconstitutional executive order on immigration
*Why you should read this: Because Al Kauffman gives a clear explanation of why the points of law and Trump’s own words prove that the executive travel ban discriminates against […]
Immigration projected to drive growth in U.S. working-age population through at least 2035
*Why you should read this: Because numbers don’t lie. Because demographics are destiny. Because immigrants will drive the U.S. economy. VL By Jeffrey S. Passel and D’Vera Cohn, Pew Research […]
In discussing immigration, you might be a racist if …
*Why you should read this: Because I’m not a big Navarrete fan, but his “you might be a racist” riff is good. VL By Ruben Navcarrete, Washington Post Writer’s Group […]
The Rape of a 14 Year-old is not About Immigration
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (3 minute read) I’m struck with the power that reporters and politicos have to frame issues. I’ve read today several accounts of the same story, […]
A U.S. citizen is denied college aid — because of her mother’s immigration status
*Why you should read this: Because at its surface this is an immigration and financial aid story, but in reality it’s about the definition of U.S. citizenship. Because MALDEF is […]
Immigration advocates say Trump’s Immigrant Crime office is political bait
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1 minute read) NBC News reports that when Trump announced his office of Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement, or VOICE, during his recent speech on Capitol […]
U.S.-Born Student Sues Washington, D.C. After Denial of Financial Aid Based on Her Parent’s Immigration Status
PRESS RELEASE February 28, 2017 Washington, D.C. – A U.S. citizen who was denied college financial aid solely because her mother is an immigrant with temporary status is suing […]
Hear Something About An Immigration Raid? Here’s How To Safely Report It
*Why you should read this: Because many NewsTaco readers tell us that they’d like information on what they can do with the information we provide. Because this is a simple […]
This Week’s Anti-ICE Protests May Signal That Immigration Activism Has Entered a New Era
*Why you should read this: Because this kind of analysis is missing from mainstream media. Because there’s momentum building across the country. VL By Adriana Cataño, Remezcla (4.5 minute read) […]