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Is Trump positioning for mass deportation?
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2.5 minute read) Now we know how far Trump’s immigration orders will go (or better yet, can go) toward a massive deportation effort, because it’s […]
The White House has found ways to end protection for ‘Dreamers’ while shielding Trump from blowback
*Why you should read this: Because one of the reasons Trump is hesitating to include DREAMers in his deportation plans is because they are a well-organized group with “prominent backing.” […]
Trump’s Definition of Deportable ‘Broad’ and ‘Vague’
Why you should read this: Actually, you should read this slowly. Because this is what we’ve been talking about for several days, Trump’s border wall executive order and what’s buried […]
Trump will sign the border wall order today. Why are we shocked?
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (4 minute read) It’s what he talked about almost every day for 18 months, it’s what got the most applause at his campaign events (along with […]
Six Texas Lawsuits Trump Could Impact (or Not) in 2017
*Why you should read this: The story may be from of Texas, but the lawsuits listed will have a national impact on voting rights, civil rights, immigration and the environment. […]
Practical Tips: How Undocumented Immigrants Can Prepare For A Trump Presidency
*The interesting thing about this article, and others like it, is that three weeks ago we’d never guess that such lists would be needed. VL By Erin N. Marcus, New America […]
Graham to roll out extension of Obama immigration program
*This is good news for DREAMers, from a senior GOP Senator nonetheless. He says he has the votes in congress to protect them. VL By Jordain Carney, The Hill (1.5 minute read) […]
‘Door of Hope’ Event Opens Wall That Splits Families
*Do yourself a favor, read the entire article. It’s a good read. VL By Bianca Quilantan, New America Media (7 minute read) Laura Avila and her daughter Laura Vera Martinez waited […]
What Immigrant Communities Can Do to Prepare for Trump
*With Trump’s election immigrant communities have gone from hopeful anticipation to circling the wagons. Many are preparing for the worst. VL By Elena Shore, New America Media (7 minute read) SAN […]
With deportation relief at stake, South’s Latinos could swing presidential race
*Fear in politics cuts both ways. The next president will nominate a ninth justice of the Supreme Court, determine the future of deferred action programs and deportation raids, and have […]