According to a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official, the Biden administration is introducing an effort to encourage eligible immigrants to apply for U.S. citizenship. The effort comes from one of President Biden’s early executive orders that called on federal agencies to develop “welcoming strategies that promote integration, inclusion, and citizenship.” An official further stated, […]
Vice President Harris Makes her First Visit to the Southern Border
June 29, 2021 By
Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Southern border in El Paso, Texas to see a migrant processing center following the criticism she received for not visiting the US- Mexico border. The Vice President toured the El Paso Central Processing Center, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility and spoke with 5 young girls […]
Latino lawmakers in California rebuke Harris for saying ‘do not come’ to migrants
June 11, 2021 By
Vice President Harris triggered blowback on the left this week for saying “do not come” to Latin American people thinking about migrating to the United States. Critics say that Harris was discouraging lawful migration. The California Latino Legislative Caucus released a statement saying, “seeking asylum in the United States is not only legal but a […]
Vice President Harris Defends to Not Visit The Border
June 9, 2021 By
In an interview earlier this week, Vice President Kamala Harris defended her decision not to visit the U.S.- Mexico border despite the humanitarian crisis. She said that her focus on the root causes of migration is the key to stemming the flow of undocumented immigrants. During the interview she stated, “We have to understand that […]
Dianne Morales Bets on Progressive Vision in Run to Become New York’s First Latina Mayor
May 28, 2021 By
New York City’s Mayoral candidate, Dianne Morales, visited the nation’s largest cooperative housing development in the Bronx on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. In an interview Morales said, “We haven’t really changed the systems that made it possible for George Floyd to be murdered. It’s so important, because of this moment in time, for […]
Nellie Gorbea Becomes the First Latina In New England to Run for Governor
May 26, 2021 By
Rhode Island’s Secretary, Nellie Gorbea, Becomes the First Latina In New England to Run for Governor Rhode Island Secretary of State, Nellie Gorbea, is the first Latina to run for governor in New England. If she wins, Gorbea would also be the first Puerto Rican governor in the mainland. Gorbea has already made history in […]
ICE will Close Two Problematic Detention Centers in Georgia & Massachusetts
May 24, 2021 By
The Biden administration has decided to close Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers in Georgia and Massachusetts due to allegations of abusive treatment of immigrants. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas instructed ICE to terminate its contract with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and transfer migrant detainees out of the C. Carlos Carreiro Immigrant Detention […]
Biden Plans Meeting with DACA Recipients to Highlight Immigration Priorities
May 14, 2021 By
President Biden plans to meet with six DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients today as his administration highlights that an immigration reform remains a legislative priority. Last month, Biden addressed Congress calling on lawmakers to “end our exhausting war over immigration.” While pushing his plan to extend citizenship to more than 11 million undocumented […]
Biden’s Internal Polls Shows Public Support for Immigration Reform
May 13, 2021 By
A wide range of advocacy groups in Biden’s support are optimistic about the political prospects of immigration reform, as polls show consistent public support for action on the issue. Earlier this week pollster Matt Barreto, a veteran of the Biden presidential campaign, who is an adviser for Building Back Together (BBT) a political action group […]
Biden Ends Trump Ban on Pandemic Aid for Undocumented College Students
May 12, 2021 By
The Biden administration is reversing a Trump- era policy that banned undocumented college students from receiving federal relief grants meant to help pay expenses such as food, housing, and childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona finalized a new regulation that allows colleges to distribute billions in federal pandemic relief […]
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