immigration reform
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#KeepFamiliesTogether: Immigration activists donate toys and messages of support for detainees at the US-Mexico border
Jun 25, 2018LOS ANGELES — Whether it’s bringing toys, or making letters and signs, hundreds of Americans had a simple message for the thousands of children detained at the border. The 11-year-old Fil-Am who came with his mother Samantha... -
On Father’s Day, immigrant advocates protest at ICE detention center in New Jersey
Jun 19, 2018ELIZABETH, NJ — It took nearly two hours for 7 congressional members to be allowed entry into this ICE detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. “This is a perfect example of the disorganization that they have, this... -
Amid nationwide deportations, immigration advocates rally to “Keep Families Together”
Jun 14, 2018HIGHLAND PARK, NJ — Residents of Highland Park, New Jersey say they’ve had enough of what they call the “travesty of the Trump-era deportation policies” that have separated thousands of immigrant parents and children. “It just breaks... -
Pro-immigrant and anti-sanctuary groups react to immigration bill
Aug 3, 2017LOS ANGELES — With healthcare reform now on the shelf, President Donald Trump set his sights on the next issue of his agenda: immigration reform. The President endorsed a Senate Republican immigration bill that would overhaul legal... -
Filipino activists against Trump’s sanctuary bill
Jun 29, 2017LOS ANGELES — With the Affordable Care Act repeal on the back burner, President Donald Trump has set his sights on his immigration crackdown — meeting with the victims of criminal aliens as he pushes for Congress... -
LA City Council passes Justice Fund
Jun 26, 2017LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved a measure that would pave the way for a Justice Fund to help those in deportation proceedings. The city council passed the Los Angeles Justice Fund in an 11-to-1 vote.... -
After SCOTUS immigration ruling, advocates hope for broader reform fight
Jun 29, 2016Following the U.S. Supreme Court deadlock on President Obama’s executive orders on immigration relief programs, undocumented immigrants who would have benefited from those programs are now living in a sort of limbo. Don Tagala spoke with... -
LA City Hall celebrates four years of DACA
Jun 16, 2016LOS ANGELES – Four years ago, President Barack Obama made a life changing announcement — a plan to legalize undocumented youth. Steve Angeles tells us how the City of Los Angeles marked the milestone and how... -
Clinton talks immigrant issues at East LA rally
May 6, 2016LOS ANGELES – The California primary is about a month away and Hillary Clinton made a stop in one of the Golden State’s largest immigrant conclaves: East Los Angeles. Thousands filled the gymnasium at East Los... -
Annual May Day rally seeks labor reform and inclusion in 2016
Apr 27, 2016LOS ANGELES – Immigration and worker rights advocates gathered for a small preview to what has become an annual tradition in the streets of Los Angeles–the annual May protests. As advocates wait for the US Supreme...
