Tag Archives: Immigration
Migrants Turned Political Prisoners.
THURSDAY, JULY 9. PROGRAM # 7561 12:00 PM PT Migrants Turned Political Prisoners. In separate ways, two former U.S. residents returned to their native Mexico to fight drug cartels and corruption and ended up persecuted and in jail. They are now widely seen as political prisoners. This program revisits the case of Nestora Salgado, who […]
Trump and the GOP Presidential Race. Also, “Blurring Borders.”
TUESDAY, JULY 7. PROGRAM # 7559 12:00 PM PT Trump and the GOP Presidential Race. During his presidential announcement, billionaire mogul Donald Trump called Mexican immigrants criminals and rapists. Following an uproar in the Latino community, a number of businesses and celebrities have cut ties with the conservative presidential candidate. And while some Republican leaders […]
Guestworkers: Stuck at the Bottom.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25. PROGRAM # 7551 12:00 PM PT Guestworkers: Stuck at the Bottom. A reputed think tank found that across the U.S., the wages and working conditions of guest workers are as low as those of undocumented workers. Having legal temporary status does not help them improve their workplace conditions and standard of living. […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9. PROGRAM # 7539 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. A leading immigration advocate comments on the next steps after a federal court of appeals decided to leave in place an injunction blocking President Obama’s executive actions. He outlines the scenarios, the legal strategies and the prospective timeline. He also comments on the calls […]
Immigration Shift in Alabama. Also, Immigration Shift in Nebraska.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2. PROGRAM # 7534 12:00 PM PT Immigration Shift in Alabama. The Tuskegee City Council passed a resolution declaring Tuskegee the first city in Alabama to officially welcome immigrants and adopt a TRUST policy, which prohibits the warrantless detention of people at the request of immigration authorities. Four years ago, Alabama enacted the […]
Preparing for DAPA.
THURSDAY, MAY 28. PROGRAM # 7531 12:00 PM PT Preparing for DAPA. As in New Orleans an appeals court refused to lift the injunction blocking President Obama’s deportation-relief actions, immigrant rights’ activists are joining forces with California’s Attorney General to launch a series of community forums across the state to give consultations and guidance to […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MAY 19. PROGRAM # 7524 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. On May 19th millions were supposed to start applying for temporary protection from deportation under DAPA. Today, thousands take to the streets on a national day of action to increase pressure on Republican leaders who are blocking the measures. This and other topics are […]
Reforming Detention Centers. Also, In-State Tuition Victory.
TUESDAY, MAY 12. PROGRAM # 7519 12:00 PM PT Reforming Detention Centers. After visiting immigrant detention centers in several states, Catholic bishops found flaws in due process and human rights protections and are releasing this week a series of recommendations to reform the US immigrant detention system. A prominent leader of the Catholic church discusses […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21. PROGRAM # 7504 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. After hearing oral arguments, a panel of three judges from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has now to decide soon on a request to provide an emergency stay for DAPA and DACA. Hundreds held rallies outside the courthouse. Guests analysts comment on the […]
Immigration Edition. Also, Mireles Free?
TUESDAY, APRIL 14. PROGRAM # 7499 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. A former defense minister of El Salvador was deported from the US for his role in mass killings and torture during the civil war. An expert calls this decision an historic milestone and an unprecedented way to enforce the Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. […]
