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Social justice
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'I'm afraid for my children' - Hundreds attend anti-racism protest outside the Dail following brutal attack in Tallaght

Protest organized by Ireland's migrant community demands government action amid rising violence and fear experienced by immigrants.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Many Californians lack safe tap water and don't trust cleanup efforts

Agustin and Ricarda Toledo load empty water jugs onto their truck to refill them at a nearby water store, as their home’s clean water supply is insufficient.
Public health
#deportation
from48 hills
1 week ago

Lurie's silence on Sanctuary City, the fees you will pay so billionaires don't have to .... - 48 hills

Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed a limited stance on San Francisco's Sanctuary City status, indicating unwillingness to comply with Donald Trump's enforcement measures. His lack of action on immigrant legal services funding reveals a concerning oversight of the city's vulnerable immigrant population.
San Francisco
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Queens high school student detained after immigration court hearing, officials say

Public school students in NYC are being detained by ICE during legal proceedings, raising concerns for immigrant rights and safety.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Queens high school student detained after immigration court hearing, officials say

Public school students in NYC are being detained by ICE during legal proceedings, raising concerns for immigrant rights and safety.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Gay asylum seeker Andry Hernandez Romero remains in danger, advocates warn

Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan asylum seeker, has been released from El Salvador after four months of secret detention.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Youth Baseball Coach Defends Kids From ICE Agents: 'I'm Willing to Die'

I heard them saying, 'Where are you from? Where are your parents from?' Wilder told MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace. 'And I just stepped in and said this is very inappropriate to ask these kids anything ... I'm just going to have them implement their Fifth Amendment right, and not say anything to you.'
Social justice
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Alameda County says it cut ties with ICE. This program says otherwise.

Local officials in the Bay Area enhance immigrant protections while receiving federal funds related to sharing undocumented immigrants' information.
#ice-raids
NYC parents
fromThe Intercept
1 month ago

ICE Agent Fled From Angry Residents Outside New York School - and Got in a Car Crash

Rising fears among immigrants in Long Island as ICE raids intensify under the Trump administration.
fromwww.latimes.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Photos: A fierce pushback on ICE raids in L.A. from protesters, officials

ICE sweeps in Los Angeles sparked protests and criticism from officials for instilling fear in immigrants.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

ICE raid reportedly detains more than a dozen day laborers outside Home Depot

ICE agents detained day laborers at a Pomona Home Depot, prompting community and governmental reactions.
NYC parents
fromThe Intercept
1 month ago

ICE Agent Fled From Angry Residents Outside New York School - and Got in a Car Crash

Rising fears among immigrants in Long Island as ICE raids intensify under the Trump administration.
Los Angeles
fromwww.latimes.com
1 month ago

Photos: A fierce pushback on ICE raids in L.A. from protesters, officials

ICE sweeps in Los Angeles sparked protests and criticism from officials for instilling fear in immigrants.
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 weeks ago

Children videotaped handcuffed in federal custody in LA; it's barbaric,' immigrant-rights group says

Two dozen children in federal custody were seen with hands chained, described as a barbaric scene by an immigrant-rights group.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California mayor warns residents amid immigration raids. 'Do not go out unless necessary'

Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid strangers due to ongoing ICE operations.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers for apps like Instacart will soon receive minimum wage protections as per a new city law.
#streetwear
US politics
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Highway ads against 'Alligator Alcatraz' went dark for a day. Who is to blame?

Digital billboards opposing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' were removed then reinstated amid a disputed complaint from a state official.
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Racial Profiling Could Create Mass Backlash to Mass Deportations

The enactment of Donald Trump's megabill will finance a huge expansion of mass deportations of immigrants, which could become widely unpopular across the nation.
US politics
#immigration
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Another blow': Bay Area advocates react to Supreme Court immigration parole ruling

The Supreme Court's ruling allows the Trump administration to remove humanitarian protections for over 500,000 immigrants from four Latin American countries.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Another blow': Bay Area advocates react to Supreme Court immigration parole ruling

The Supreme Court's ruling allows the Trump administration to remove humanitarian protections for over 500,000 immigrants from four Latin American countries.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.
#protests
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Social justice

ICE Officers Drive Through Protesters Trying to Stop Arrest at SF Immigration Court | KQED

fromeuronews
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Social justice

ICE Officers Drive Through Protesters Trying to Stop Arrest at SF Immigration Court | KQED

fromeuronews
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Mayor forms new office for free legal services

A new office will connect New Yorkers to free legal services and pro bono assistance.
The initiative aims to address the crisis in public defender services.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Runners protesting ICE cover 15 miles through immigrant communities

"We're always trying to find a way to share how upset we are about what's happening in the country right now, to be visible and outspoken," said Halliburton, 61. "Enough is enough."
Running
#temporary-protected-status
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Venezuelan T.P.S. Holders Will Ask Judge to Maintain Deportation Protections

Immigrant rights lawyers are seeking to delay the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans at a San Francisco hearing.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Venezuelan T.P.S. Holders Will Ask Judge to Maintain Deportation Protections

Immigrant rights lawyers are seeking to delay the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans at a San Francisco hearing.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Federal judge strikes down Trump's order suspending asylum access at the southern border

The President cannot adopt an alternative immigration system, which supplants the statutes that Congress has enacted.
US news
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn pols take bold stance against Trump, pass landmark immigration protections * Brooklyn Paper

City Council passed legislation to protect immigrants against federal policies and fraud.
fromKqed
1 month ago

New Bill Would Require Imperial County To Offer Spanish Translations Of Agendas | KQED

California bill aims to enhance democratic participation by requiring Spanish translation of local government agendas in areas with a majority Spanish-speaking population.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What is birthright citizenship and what happens after the Supreme Court ruling?

The Executive Order threatens these newborns' identity as United States citizens and interferes with their enjoyment of the full privileges, rights, and benefits that come with U.S. citizenship.
US news
#protest
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Emergency Solidarity Action: "ICE Leave Our Communities Alone" Rally (San Jose)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Emergency Solidarity Action: "ICE Leave Our Communities Alone" Rally (San Jose)

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD says it didn't help ICE during downtown L.A. raid; Immigration rights groups disagree

The LAPD's involvement in an immigration raid has sparked outrage among immigrant rights activists.
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Lupe M. Rodriguez, executive director of the Latina Institute: The separation of immigrant families is a violation of reproductive rights'

Lupe Rodriguez advocates for immigrant and healthcare rights, focusing on reproductive justice for Latinas, particularly in light of recent abortion bans.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Nezza's Spanish anthem at SF Giants-Dodgers game ignites debate over LA team's immigrant support

Nezza's Spanish rendition of the national anthem at Dodger Stadium sparked discussion on immigrant issues and community support.
#civil-rights
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose allocates money for immigrant defense - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose allocates $1 million to support immigrant defense organizations amidst growing enforcement concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Review: At the Echoplex, Tom Morello lashes out at ICE raids: 'No one's coming to save us except for us'

Tom Morello uses music to address and humanize the impact of ICE raids on immigrant communities in Los Angeles.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After ICE Targeted a Labor Leader, Unions Must Speak Up for Immigrant Workers

Immigrant workers face increasing repression and scapegoating, highlighted by SEIU President David Huerta's arrest during a protest against ICE raids.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

Advocates urge passage of New York for All Act as Assembly session nears end - QNS

Advocates urge legislators to pass the New York for All Act to protect immigrant rights before the session adjourns.
Los Angeles
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Immigrant City' - Angel City respond to LA raids

Angel City FC emphasizes its identity and support for immigrants through a proactive campaign during a home match.
fromtablehopper
1 month ago

This week's tablehopper: corazon. (free)

I can't imagine our community without our immigrant friends and family, and I won't. This moment isn't about valuing people because of what they can do for you: this is about respect for human beings and honoring their lives and protecting their rights.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Republican senator threatens probe into L.A. immigrant advocates, saying they are "bankrolling" unrest

This is trying to take away the spotlight from the pain and suffering that this administration is causing; I refuse to make it about anybody else but them.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Protests across US as anger grows over Trump's immigration crackdown

As an immigrant nation, the United States should support and protect its immigrants rather than target them, as emphasized by protesters during nationwide demonstrations against ICE.
Black Lives Matter
#ice
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

Protesters Swarm SF Immigration Court After More ICE Arrests | KQED

Activists are increasingly disrupting ICE operations to prevent detentions and protect immigrants' rights.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Families split up as several immigrants arrested at ICE check-in center in Manhattan

ICE has ramped up detentions after required check-ins, a shift in tactics that raises significant concerns about immigrant rights.
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

Protesters Swarm SF Immigration Court After More ICE Arrests | KQED

Activists are increasingly disrupting ICE operations to prevent detentions and protect immigrants' rights.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Families split up as several immigrants arrested at ICE check-in center in Manhattan

ICE has ramped up detentions after required check-ins, a shift in tactics that raises significant concerns about immigrant rights.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

NYC Primaries | Meet the candidates for Brooklyn's City Council District 38 * Brooklyn Paper

Alexa Avilés seeks re-election with a strong focus on housing, immigrant rights, and community service amidst a competitive primary race.
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Everybody Stood Up': Why a Union Leader's Arrest Galvanized California Democrats on Immigration | KQED

David Huerta advocates for immigrant rights and labor protections as the leader of SEIU California, reflecting on the significance of citizenship and protection for vulnerable workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

West Side community boards protest e-bike criminalization amidst reckless riding concerns

Anti-cyclist policies unfairly target immigrant delivery workers and differ from penalties for motor vehicle operators.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Congress members fume after being denied access to ICE detainment centers in Lower Manhattan: This is not Russia' | amNewYork

Congressmembers Velazquez and Espaillat were denied access to an immigrant detention center in NYC, raising concerns about oversight and transparency.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Multiple immigration sweeps reported across L.A.: 'They're everywhere'

Immigration sweeps in Southern California are causing significant fear and anxiety among immigrant communities, highlighting concerns over enforcement tactics.
#ice-arrests
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Immigrants terrified as ICE takes at least 15 into custody at S.F. field office - including toddler

ICE arrests in San Francisco create fear, involving families and children, with arrests raising legal and ethical concerns.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Immigrants terrified as ICE takes at least 15 into custody at S.F. field office - including toddler

ICE arrests in San Francisco create fear, involving families and children, with arrests raising legal and ethical concerns.
fromKqed
1 month ago

What is Due Process? Courts Push Back as Trump Moves to Limit This Right | KQED

The writ of habeas corpus is available to anyone who's been held by the government and who says that they're being held illegally.
US politics
fromqns.com
1 month ago

Holden accuses Council of crying wolf' on e-bike dangers while blocking safety bill QNS

Holden criticizes fellow Council members for hypocrisy regarding e-bike safety enforcement and legislation.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

'It seems unfair' - e-bike riders protest NYPD crackdown and criminal summonses

Protesters oppose NYPD's policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists over traffic offenses, arguing it is disproportionately penalizing them compared to motorists.
#immigration-policy
fromKqed
2 months ago
US news

ICE Arrests at Bay Area Immigration Courts Are Meant to Stoke Fear, Advocates Say | KQED

The Trump administration is expanding expedited deportation, instilling fear among immigrants and potentially undermining their legal rights.
fromBKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump's Early Tenure

Immigrant communities in New York face heightened fear and uncertainty due to aggressive federal immigration policies and expanded enforcement measures.
US news
fromKqed
2 months ago

ICE Arrests at Bay Area Immigration Courts Are Meant to Stoke Fear, Advocates Say | KQED

The Trump administration is expanding expedited deportation, instilling fear among immigrants and potentially undermining their legal rights.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump's Early Tenure

Immigrant communities in New York face heightened fear and uncertainty due to aggressive federal immigration policies and expanded enforcement measures.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Wants Thousands of Migrant Children to Represent Themselves in Court

The Trump administration's stop-work order halted vital legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, prompting immediate adjustments by the Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Immigrant-detention officer charged with choking handcuffed migrant

A security officer at a Texas immigrant detention center faces charges for allegedly choking a handcuffed detainee, shedding light on accountability issues in such facilities.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Young protesters overtake the Mission - on foot and on truck

Young protesters gathered to commemorate the Nakba and advocate for Palestinian liberation, displaying strength in solidarity despite recent deportations of immigrant activists.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

ICE agents reportedly used Worcester woman's grandchild as 'bait'

Federal immigration authorities reportedly used a woman's daughter and grandchild as bait to arrest her, sparking public outrage.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Newsom Proposes Freezing Medi-Cal Enrollment for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants and impose premiums to save $5 billion.
#nypd
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Quiet Desperation: NYPD's Tisch Didn't Tell DOT About Her Crackdown on Cycling - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Komanoff: Tsk, Tsk, Tisch - Criminal Summonses for Cyclists Will Backfire - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Quiet Desperation: NYPD's Tisch Didn't Tell DOT About Her Crackdown on Cycling - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Komanoff: Tsk, Tsk, Tisch - Criminal Summonses for Cyclists Will Backfire - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's new cycling policy may criminalize minor offenses, increasing risks for cyclists and especially affecting immigrants in the delivery workforce.
fromGay City News
2 months ago

'No Hate, No Fear': Qaravan hosts ninth annual Brighton Beach Pride

Brighton Beach Pride 2023 promotes immigrant rights amid fears of ICE, showcasing resilience in the LGBTQ+ community.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

California immigrant fast-food workers afraid to report work abuses - San Jose Spotlight

The report shows that immigrant fast-food workers are often unaware of their rights and afraid to report violations due to fears related to their immigration status.
Silicon Valley food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

From worker strikes to activism, multiple May Day protests planned throughout the Bay Area

"I'm seeing my patients wait in the ED (Emergency Department) two days, four days, six days to be admitted to the hospital. How is this hiring freeze going to help us? It's not. We need more staff to be able to see the volume of patients that are seeking care here."
San Francisco
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Trump Administration Wants to Make Us Too Afraid to Look Out for One Another. Don't Let Them.

Authoritarianism breeds self-censorship, making civic participation feel dangerous; community support is crucial for marginalized groups.
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

Immigrants feel hope, hate and hunted - High Country News

The struggle of immigrants in the U.S. is compounded by societal divisions and systemic inequities, leading to feelings of powerlessness.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Safety Is a Practice We Enact Together: Building Solidarity Under Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's executive orders promote division, targeting marginalized groups and framing oppressive actions as protective measures.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Trump uses child abuse proclamation to attack transgender people

Trump's proclamations misused awareness months to attack transgender individuals and undocumented immigrants, leading to significant backlash from advocacy and health organizations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83

Father Richard Estrada, a prominent immigrant rights advocate, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy rooted in compassion and social justice.
#alien-enemies-act
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Advocates say flawed 'checklist' targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act

The U.S. government is allegedly using unreliable indicators like tattoos to profile Venezuelans as gang members for deportation.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Court hearing to test legality of deportations under 18th century law

The legality of Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act is being challenged in court amid allegations of judicial overreach and noncompliance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Advocates say flawed 'checklist' targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act

The U.S. government is allegedly using unreliable indicators like tattoos to profile Venezuelans as gang members for deportation.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

March On: Here's how you can support your local street vendors

Street vendors in NYC face severe limitations due to a cap on vending permits, impacting their livelihoods.
Support for street vendors is crucial in the fight for equity and immigrant rights in New York City.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Amid fear and confusion in US immigrant communities, protest goes grassroots

Immigrant rights activists are evolving their strategies in response to increased federal anti-immigrant policies under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Ice agents detain woman known for immigration advocacy in Colorado

Vizguerra's detention has sparked outrage and renewed discussions on immigrant rights, highlighting the plight of undocumented individuals seeking safety and opportunity in the United States.
Black Lives Matter
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