Latino Family still Suffers Separation Due to Public Charge Policy – Thousands of Latino families were separated when former President Trump decided to toughen the “public charge” policy. The measure allowed denying permanent residence to immigrants who have received any type of public benefits from the government. Although it was repealed by the Biden administration, its devastating effects persist. Zaidee Stavely brings the story of a father in California who, after traveling to Mexico two years ago to complete the last step in the process of obtaining his green card, was considered an alleged case of “public charge” and was forced to stay there, leaving his family separated and their world turned upside down.
Among Spike in Infections and Clash Over Masks, Georgia Returns to Classes – Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant in states with low levels of vaccination, such as the southern state of Georgia, schools have opened their doors for face-to-face classes. However, the two school districts with the largest Hispanic presence differ in their protocols to protect teachers, students and staff from the pandemic. Yemille Castejón reports from Atlanta on the controversy.
Climate Crisis is a Test of Political Will, Says Environmental Leader – The devastation caused by global warming is moving so fast and on such a large scale that the United Nations has issued a code red to humanity. Most of the changes are irreversible, but the worst can still be avoided if greenhouse gases are drastically reduced, UN scientists warn. However, Sierra Club National President Ramón Cruz says powerful economic interests and lack of political will could derail urgent measures. He spoke on the program Línea Abierta program. You can listen to the full interview in the archives of Línea Abierta for Monday, August 16 at radiobilingue.org
