Immigration
High Expectations in Texas Ahead of Reauthorized Federal Juvenile Justice Law
In Texas, a federal law that has been protecting minors in the criminal justice system since 1974 has finally been reauthorized.
Immigrants Return to the Streets on May Day, This Time for Licenses
Thousands of immigrants and their allies celebrated International Workers Day with coordinated public events in ten states under the slogan, “Driving Without Fear,” a reference to the request for states to issue driver’s licenses to the undocumented.
Trump’s Proposed Changes for Asylum Seekers Condemned
This week, President Trump announced a plan that mandates tougher requirements for asylum seekers in the United States. The draconian measures include charging fees and withdrawing work permits from asylum seekers.
BORDER PATROL IN NEW MEXICO STOOD BY AS RIGHT-WING MILITIA TERRORIZED MIGRANTS
Videos and audio posted by the group and its supporters on social media raise questions about agency’s role.
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30 PROGRAM # 8596 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The FBI arrested in New Mexico the leader of a right-wing armed group that was detaining and terrorizing migrants at gunpoint. Did border agents collude with the paramilitary band to round up migrants? On other news, the Trump administration is planning to allow low-level […]
Women in Honduras flee from hatred and violence, says journalist.
Contrary to the insistent White House statements that disqualify the reasons of families seeking asylum, women in Honduras really come to the border as a last resort to save their lives.
Supreme Court seems divided on question of citizenship in the census
Three lower courts have already failed against the Trump administration’s plans to include the controversial question in the census count. During the deliberations, hundreds of civil rights defenders protested in front of the court grounds.
Good Samaritans Punished for Offering Lifesaving Help to Migrants
In recent years, the number of people federally charged with smuggling and harboring has jumped nearly a third.
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23 PROGRAM # 8591 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. As Central American asylum-seekers are being disparaged by the White House, a columnist gives insights on why women in Honduras have to run for their life to the US border. Also, a journalist reports on federal threats to prosecute a Good Samaritan in Texas […]
(Español) Fallo judicial sobre el censo, afectaría profundamente la democracia representativa
(Español) La Corte Suprema decidirá si el Sr. Ross sigue los procedimientos establecidos en la ley federal. Aunque la investigación puede parecer técnica, la decisión de los jueces podría tener profundas consecuencias.