The phenomenon is not unique to Springfield — nationwide, much of the rhetoric surrounding immigration villainizes the Latino community in particular ... community as more than the work they can provide.
Many of them immigrated to the country decades ago from Jordan, Egypt and elsewhere ... “It does bother anyone with a conscience,” he said, noting changes in immigration policy in the Trump administration affect all immigrant communities.
The Trump administration’s threats of mass immigration raids by ICE, including in previously protected spaces of churches, schools and hospitals, have immigrant communities and activists across the nation on edge.
"We are networking with other immigrant advocates," Murphy said, "to follow the gospel mandate to welcome the stranger by helping to feed, clothe and shelter immigrants in our community.".
Census AmericanCommunitySurvey data to find that 11% of Wisconsin’s downtown businesses are immigrant-owned ...Immigrants can further contribute to and become part of the unique fabric of a community.
Holland's immigrant community, documented ... “There are people in the immigrant community who … want to sell their house, take their money and just leave because they don't want to live like this anymore.
Community advocate RudyValdez said members of the coalition, including Zuba and ExcaliburAward winner Armando Cardenas, starting in December began meeting with city, county school and law ...
11 that would withhold some funding from sanctuary communities, which are jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities regarding the location and removal of unauthorized immigrants.
While the city's immigrant community working here is legal, with green cards and government permits, that is changing with most Haitians unsure of their future with Trump's executive orders canceling ...
“This bill is a measured, responsible step towards protecting Tennessee communities, enforcing the rule of law, and demagnetizing our state to illegal immigration,” Rep.
"This bill is a measured, responsible step toward protecting Tennessee communities, enforcing the rule of law and demagnetizing our state to illegal immigration," Rep.
Northwest Indiana immigration attorneys raised concerns with an immigration bill that received final approval by the legislature this week as unconstitutional and an unfunded mandate on local governments.
... agreements with Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE) ... “They overwhelmingly prey on the immigrant communities — the very communities that supporters of this bill say they’re trying to protect.”.
That's sometimes done, in part, to protect immigrants ... "While the broader Columbia community remains welcoming and provides a sense of security, there is fear surrounding immigration procedures.".
Liaison guides immigrant/refugee resettlement in Erie. Saeed Taraky, 34, is the city of Erie's new liaison to the new American community. He is focused on helping immigrants and refugees resettle here.