[Immigration Rights]
Attorney General James and the coalition push back against an interim final rule in which the Trump Administration is effectively ignoring asylum claims by sending people — many of whom are fleeing violence and persecution — to third countries.
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Immigration
NEW YORK’S ATTORNEY GENERAL: TRUMP’S ATTEMPT TO DIVERT TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO BUILD BORDER WALL “ILLEGAL”
[Trump’s Border Wall]
For the second consecutive year, the Trump Administration has circumvented the will of Congress by redirecting billions of dollars appropriated for the procurement of equipment by state National Guard units in order to build a wall.
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WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DISCRIMINATION AGAINST IMMIGRANTS
[Immigration Discrimination\Attorney General James]
Attorney General James: “For more than 100 years, the welcoming words of the Statue of Liberty have greeted immigrants seeking new opportunities in America.”
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TRUMP’S CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL REPORTEDLY TARGETING IRANIAN-AMERICANS
[Immigration\CBP\Iranian-Americans]
In the midst of increased tensions, a Vice “Motherboard” exclusive details the seizure of an active duty American soldier’s iPhone – while traveling on official business – apparently due to their Iranian heritage.
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HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE INVESTIGATES DEATHS OF IMMIGRANTS CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN CUSTODY
[Immigration News\Child Deaths in Custody]
Newly released evidence shows that a 16-year-old boy detained by the Border Patrol died from the flu after he was locked in a cell and left for hours without medical treatment despite prolonged symptoms of severe distress…This death was not an isolated incident: at least seven children have died in government custody since 2018, after nearly a decade without any such deaths.”
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MINNESOTA REP. OMAR ISSUES FIRST YEAR CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESS REPORT ALONG WITH OP-ED
[Congress\Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Progress Report]
Rep. Ilhan Omar: “Even in the darkest of moments, there is opportunity to build community and fight for a better world. I promise to continue to fight for that world as your representative in Congress.”
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DEMOCRATS CASTRO AND JAYAPAL INTRODUCE BILL ON ANNIVERSARY OF JAKELIN CAAL MAQUIN’S DEATH IN CBP CUSTODY
[Congress\Immigration\Deaths in Custody]
Congressman Castro: “Jakelin’s death was a travesty; a dark stain on the moral fabric of this country. One year later, Congress has yet to receive any of the information we’ve requested surrounding her death.”
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES CONTINUES CHALLENGE TO TRUMP’S RACIST IMMIGRATION “PUBLIC CHARGE RULE”
[Immigration News]
Attorney General James: “We will not allow Trump Administration to enact rules that violate the laws and the values of this country. If enforced, the public charge rule will not only sow fear and chaos into the lives of immigrants working to lift themselves and their families out of poverty, but will have an adverse impact on the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers, and individuals across this country.”
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TRUMP’S ALL-ENCOMPASSING CRUELTY AGAINST IMMIGRANTS INCREASED IN AUGUST
[Immigration News]
Douglas Rivlin, Director of Communication for America’s Voice: “Stephen Miller, William Barr, Kevin MacAleenan, Ken Cuccinelli and the other foot soldiers carrying out Donald Trump’s unprecedented attack on immigrants and citizenship had a busy month rewriting American immigration policies and procedures – all without any involvement of or deference to Congress.”
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IMMIGRATION GROUP: SENATE REPUBLICANS BLOCKING OF TPS LEGISLATION FOR VENEZUELANS “CRUEL AND INHUMAN”
[Immigration News]
America’s Voice Communication Director Douglas Rivlin: “It comes as no surprise that Senate Republicans are unable to put their party leanings aside to protect human lives. Denying protections for Venezuelans fleeing for their lives is inhumane and cruel.”
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