Immigration & Equality

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  2 days ago

  Undocumented immigrants rose in Massachusetts under Obama, Trump

  Axios - Steph Solis

  Massachusetts saw a steady stream of undocumented residents put down roots in the 2010s, even during the Trump administration, according to a new Pew …

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  Andy B

  

  3 days ago

  Senate Dems signal openness to asylum changes for Ukraine money

  POLITICO - By Jennifer Haberkorn and Burgess Everett

  In addition to helping embattled US allies, Senate Dems believe changes could help cool border politics in battleground states ahead of 2024. A growing number of Senate Democrats appear open to making it harder for migrants to seek asylum in order to secure Republican support for aiding Ukraine and …

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  Andy B

  

  3 days ago

  CBP: South Texas port of entry to close due to migrant surges

  NewsNation - Sandra Sanchez

  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — An international bridge in South Texas will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from Mexico starting Monday …

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  Andy B

  

  3 days ago

  Critics say Texas immigration bill will lead to racial profiling

  Axios - Astrid Galván, Nicole Cobler

  Texas Republicans have upped the ante in their effort to control the southern border, sending Gov. Greg Abbott a bill that gives local police …

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  Andy B

  

  Nov 24

  Immigrants embody the Texas spirit. So why does Abbott and the GOP vilify them?

  USA TODAY - Juan R. Gonzalez

  Texans find ourselves at a critical juncture. Texas' prosperity is deeply tied to its diverse population, and our state's future depends on policies that acknowledge this reality. In Texas, the narrative spun around immigration, especially with Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star, has become …

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  Andy B

  

  Nov 24

  Three Judges Ask Biden To Intervene, Halt Texas Border Bill, Citing ‘Profound Concern’ Over Constitution

  nysun.com - MAGGIE HRONCICH

  Three Texas judges are asking the Biden administration to intervene and try to block legislation in Texas that would give the state authority to …