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Everyone can win with immigration reform – here's how
New poll shows that Americans see and understand the economic contributions of immigrants. By Janet Murguia and Bob Worsley | The Hill | FEB. 19, 2022 | Photo credit: Greg Nash Common sense immigration reform is a critical priority to securing our nation’s economic future and has strong bipartisan support. ... -
Short of workers? Advocates say educating immigrants could help
Proposed legislation in Georgia would make education more affordable for some immigrant groups Story and Photos by Lautaro Grinspan | Atlanta Journal-Constitution | FEB. 11, 2022 For years, near the beginning of the legislative session, a local coalition of refugee and immigrant-serving organizations has visited the Georgia State Capitol, where ... -
2021 Survey of DACA Recipients Underscores the Importance of a Pathway to Citizenship
The seventh annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s myriad benefits—as well as why policymakers must create a pathway to citizenship for recipients. By Wong, Flores, Kmec et al | Center for American Progress | FEB. 3, 2022 Since former President Barack Obama first announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on ... -
Severing of DACA from Work Authorization Makes Advocates Wary
Proposal offers separate paths for legal status, work eligibility; Immigration groups fear backlogs, employer confusion. By Andrew Kreighbaum | Bloomberg Law | FEB. 11, 2022 Proposal offers separate paths for legal status, work eligibility Immigration groups fear backlogs, employer confusion As the Biden administration puts the finishing touches on final ... -
An Inside Look at the the Day Without Immigrants Demonstration in DC
On-the-ground coverage by LatinoRebels from the nation's capitol. Story and Photo by Pablo Manriquez | LatinoRebels.com | FEB. 14, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Carlos Eduardo Espina walked to the White House on Monday morning a TikTok star with over 2.5 million followers. By day’s end, the 23-year-old Texan from College Station ... -
'A Day Without Immigrants': Milwaukee's Voces de la Frontera takes part in nationwide strike
Reporting from Milwaukee, WI. Story and Photo by CBS 58 Newsroom | FEB. 14, 2022 MILWAUKEE -- This Valentine's Day, immigrants and allies are taking part in "A Day Without Immigrants." Members of Milwaukee's Voces de la Frontera left for Chicago Monday morning to take part in the strike. They're ... -
'A Day Without an Immigrant' movement: Fresno business closes in support
Reporting from Fresno, CA. By Kassandra Gutierrez | KABC-30 | FEB. 14, 2022 | Photo credit: Getty FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- People across the nation are coming together in support of the 'A Day without an Immigrant' movement. Supporters of the movement participated in a walkout on Monday, February 14th, ... -
‘We Belong Here’: Coloradans Rally For Day Without Immigrants
Reporting from Denver, CO. Story and Photo From CBS4-Denver | FEB. 14, 2022 | Syndicated DENVER (CBS4) – Dozens of immigrants skipped out on work and chose not to patronize businesses Monday as part of a nationwide “day without immigrants” protest. Instead, the crowd of Colorado residents gathered in front of ... -
‘A Day Without Immigrants' Campaign Organized to Call for Immigration Reform
Reporting from San Diego. By Gilberto Dorrego and Fabiola Berriozábal | NBC-7 San Diego | FEB. 8, 2022 | Photo credit: Getty stock Feb. 14 is almost around the corner and though it's often associated with hearts, love and all things romance, it will have a special meaning for immigrants ... -
On Valentine’s Day, ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ protesters rally at LOVE Park to demand reform
Reporting from Philadelphia. Story and photos by Jeff Gammage | Philadelphia Inquirer | FEB. 14, 2022 Immigrants in the Philadelphia region joined the national “A Day Without Immigrants” protests on Monday, staying out of work and school and skipping consumer purchases to demonstrate their essential role in society and their ...
