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NJ Attorney General launches directive to build immigrant trust in law enforcement
Dec 5, 2018JERSEY CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General launched a new directive that draws a line between state law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. “Our approach is simple. We are limiting the types... -
Community joins elderly Filipino in deportation fight
Sep 27, 2018LOS ANGELES — It starts with some prayer, a unity clap, and activists on standby outside the immigration court, hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. On this day, the Pilipino Workers Center accompanied... -
47-year-old Filipino in New Jersey spared from deportation
Sep 22, 2018It has been an emotional roller coaster ride for 47-year-old Cloyd Edralin and his family. Edralin, who is a green card holder, has been detained at this detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey since immigration and... -
Immigrant advocates rally and collect donations ahead of national protest weekend
Jun 30, 2018LOS ANGELES — Activists gathered outside the Los Angeles City Hall to protest the separation of families at the US-Mexico border. Filipino who didn’t want to appear on camera brought these witty signs, as more activists also... -
Filipino green card holder detained by ICE
Jun 9, 2018HIGHLAND PARK, NJ — A Filipino green card holder was about to go to work on Monday morning when federal immigration agents detained him in the garage of his New Jersey home. “They said they have charges... -
Fil-Am activists press investigation on peace advocate’s Jerome Aba deportation
May 15, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — This is called the People’s Caravan for Peace and Justice in the Philippines, as part of a national speaking tour that sheds light on alleged human rights violations of the Duterte government. With stops... -
San Francisco passes resolution condemning inhumane treatment of detainees at SF airport
May 2, 2018It has been almost two weeks since protests broke out at San Francisco International Airport, due to the detention and deportation of Filipino peace advocate Jerome Aba, who was supposed to be part of a human... -
Detained Filipino speaks out against US Customs and Border Protection, alleging abuses
Apr 23, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — New details in the detainment and deportation of 25-year-old peace advocate Jerome Aba at San Francisco International Airport last week. “Hindi ako sanay na ako po mismo ngayon ang biktima na direkta ng paglabag... -
Community outcry after Filipino activist detained in San Francisco is deported
Apr 19, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Chants of justice continued to fill the international arrivals terminal at the San Francisco International Airport. Staged outside of the locked Customs and Border Protection office — Filipino-Americans and their allies have been a... -
Pinoy immigrant detained in 7-Eleven raids released from NY jail
Feb 16, 2018NEW YORK — After spending a month inside the Hudson County Jail, Filipino undocumented immigrant Larry Villena posted bond, and was finally released on Wednesday afternoon. “Anong masasabi niyo, Nakalabas na kayo? Masya po masaya, hindi...
