Immigrant Communities

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High’s ‘Drawn from Atlanta’ addresses immigration issues

Walker & Catoosa County News 23 May 2019

These views, however, are enriched by the cultural heritage and bond these artists share as members of this diverse creative Atlanta community of artists ... "Of course, these conditions affect many of Atlanta’s thriving immigrant communities, from members of the African diaspora to people of Asian and Latin American descent," he said....

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Commentary: A timid, disappointing immigration proposal

The Post and Courier 23 May 2019

Three months ago, President Donald Trump declared his love for legal immigration and said he wanted people coming to the U.S ... Trump’s February promise may have sounded odd to those who see him as hostile to immigration ... that there are too many low-skilled immigrants ... on immigration....

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New Mexico Counties Revolt Against Migrant Releases

Voa News 23 May 2019

Two more New Mexico counties have declared their opposition to taking in migrants in a growing revolt against federal authorities dropping off a surge in Central American families in the state’s rural, southern communities ... immigration authorities to bus migrants to nearby cities and even fly them to California....

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Canada on drive to recruit more international students

Jamaica Observer 23 May 2019

But Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen, who was on a three-day working visit to the island, believes more can be done ... But Hussen, himself an immigrant, said the contributions international students make to the wider community are far more valuable over the long term....

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This area can be more helpful to its refugees

News & Record 23 May 2019

Our region has the immediate capacity to increase education, job and career training for refugees and immigrants but this requires a rational plan with goals and objectives. The costs of hiring talented newcomers as community organizers are outweighed by benefits across multiple areas....

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For California, Census case is Supremes’ biggest

Daily Bulletin 23 May 2019

Hazel of Maryland, a Barack Obama appointee, concluded the government added the question “to depress the count of immigrant communities of color, thereby decreasing this population’s impact on and benefit from apportioned political power,” and that Ross (and Trump) “engineered ......

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Police officer on leave issues apology for comments

Eagle-Tribune 23 May 2019

HAVERHILL — The 30-year veteran of the Police Department who was placed on administrative leave April 12 after he allegedly made "culturally insensitive" comments about immigration status and deportation to students at the Consentino School is asking those students, their families and the community for forgiveness....

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Latino who grew up in Basalt returns to head Valley Settlement

Aspen Times 22 May 2019

“While I’ve done this work about creating opportunities for upward mobility for immigrant and refugee families in other communities from Texas to Florida to Denver, it is different when you can do it for your own community ... and co-lead with immigrant leaders,” Sanchez said....

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Florida Sheriffs Sign On To Help With Immigration Enforcement

CBS Sports 22 May 2019

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The number of Florida sheriffs who have signed agreements to participate in federal programs designed to catch undocumented immigrants in county jails has tripled ... Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, such as serving federal immigration detainers....

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O'Rourke explains why he livestreamed himself getting a haircut

The Hill 22 May 2019

Beto O’Rourke (Texas), a Democratic presidential hopeful, explained why he livestreamed himself getting a haircut in his hometown of El Paso, saying it was to highlight the contributions immigrants have made to his community ... largest binational community in the Western Hemisphere....

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The Latest: New Mexico county says no to migrant relocation

Waco Tribune-Herald 22 May 2019

(AP) — The Latest on immigration and border-related concerns in New Mexico (all times local). ... Municipalities including Las Cruces and Deming say they are struggling to keep up with the needs of immigrants seeking temporary shelter and necessities ... The resolution asks President Donald Trump to close the U.S.-Mexico border to immigration....

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The Latest: New Mexico offers grants for immigrant aid

Herald-Standard 22 May 2019

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‘Lucky Boy’ author Shanthi Sekaran talks about the immigrant experience

East Bay Times 22 May 2019

Set in Oaxaca, Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto and Silicon Valley, the book explores issues of immigration, government-ordered family separation and cultural clashes through the eyes of two mothers linked by their love of one young boy ... As a child of immigrants, how much of your life is reflected in your books?....