undocumented immigrants
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Federal judge rules re-opening of DACA, after 90-day delay
Apr 25, 2018It could be the biggest setback for Trump administration’s plans for immigration. Judge John D. Bates of the federal district court of Washington D.C. ruled Tuesday that the protections under DACA must continue, and that the... -
Immigrant activists will march through anti-sanctuary cities to welcome Central American refugees
Apr 24, 2018LOS ALAMITOS, CA — A caravan of Central American refugees are expected to arrive at the US-Mexico border in a few days. Immigrant rights activists plan on marching through Southern California’s anti-sanctuary towns to welcome these aspiring... -
Supreme Court invalidates vague immigration provision, sparing a Pinoy from deportation
Apr 17, 2018The Supreme Court Justices have ended a provision in federal immigration law that they consider unconstitutionally vague — and now, a Filipino immigrant is spared from deportation. With President Donald Trump appointee, Justice Neil Gorsuch, casting the... -
Filipinos gather to defend sanctuary policy in Los Alamitos
Apr 15, 2018LOS ALAMITOS, CA — Controversy over California’s sanctuary state status has been sweeping across southern California since its enactment this year. Despite cities making moves to opt out and have it revoked, communities are taking a stand... -
Community members hold vigil, call on state officials to uphold sanctuary status in CA
Apr 2, 2018LOS ALAMITOS — Major moves by a handful of California cities. As the state continues its sanctuary policies, other cities are distancing themselves. California’s reputation as a liberal state grew even stronger this year, when it enacted... -
With DACA in limbo, Dreamers and immigration lawyers face psychological stress and distrust
Mar 26, 2018LAS VEGAS — In 2012, the birth of DACA offered deportation relief for about 800,000 young undocumented immigrants across America. Fast forward to 2018, some mental health experts now say this program that was meant to offer... -
Edmonton, Canada pushes for stronger policies protecting undocumented migrants, access without fear
Mar 16, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News Human rights groups in Edmonton are pushing for policies and measures for the city to uphold rights of undocumented migrants. Migrante Alberta says Edmonton is now home to a large... -
Filipino community protests Trump, recent ICE raids in Oakland
Mar 11, 2018OAKLAND, CA — “Disgrace.” This is the word President Donald Trump used to describe Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s warning last month to undocumented immigrants about looming immigration raids. On February 24th, Schaff posted this letter — notifying... -
Community protests after recent ICE raids in San Francisco
Mar 5, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — These Filipino American youth are protesting the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in defense of undocumented immigrants. The rally was an emergency response to the some 150 undocumented immigrants who were arrested in raids... -
ICE arrests sweep across California, and one Filipino detained in New York
Feb 26, 2018At least eleven people were arrested across northern California by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday, according to immigration advocate groups. This comes after Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf issued a news release on Saturday and widely...
