Sentences with phrase «for immigrant advocates»

Nothing is ready yet, but she hopes to eventually develop better information or even a toolkit for immigrant advocates.

In one win for immigrant advocates, negotiators rejected Trump's plans to hire hundreds of new Border Patrol and immigration enforcement agents.

Advocacy for Immigrants We advocated on behalf of low - income immigrants in 100 + matters in 2016, and helped many more in legal clinics.

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The daughter of Cuban immigrants whose relentless career trajectory has included, among other things, running the network Telemundo, building her own television empire and appearing as a contender on The Celebrity Apprentice, she is a devout advocate for women taking control of their own destinies («I built my career on being loud and brave,» she said).

In recent years, the senator has shifted from advocating comprehensive immigration reform to a stance that puts border security first, though with the possibility of a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants after 10 to 12 years.

Advocates hope voters target lawmakers who have pushed for measures that hurt immigrants and replace them with immigrant - friendly policymakers, said Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Losimmigrant - friendly policymakers, said Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LosImmigrant Rights in Los Angeles.

Business organizations like the Chamber of Commerce have called for immigration reform, saying immigrants are good for the economy while advocating a tough but «fair process for undocumented people who are living in our country today to earn a legal status.»

So far there are a handful of Texas bills which advocates consider anti-LGBTQ that have been filed amid the usual slew of pro-gun, pro-God, anti-undocumented immigrant, anti-abortion and anti-federal government proposals up for discussion when the legislative session starts in January.

About one - fourth of the engineering and technology companies started in the U.S. between 2006 and 2012 had at least one key founder who was an immigrant, according to the Kauffman Foundation, a research group that advocates for entrepreneurial policy.

«There would be no Uber without immigrants,» said Jim Conigliaro Jr., founder of the Independent Drivers Guild, an organization that represents and advocates protections for nearly 50,000 Uber drivers serving New York City.

In 2006, then - Arizona State Sen. Russell Pearce advocated the return of a 1954 program for the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Honduras TPS Decision Deadline: 5/4/2018, 2 Days As the Honduran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) deadline looms, both Politico PRO and Newsy highlight the fear of various Honduran TPS holders and immigration advocates who are speaking out to urge the Trump Administration to extend TPS for the 57,000 legal immigrants from Honduras.

The ACLU is a powerhouse in advocating for the rights of immigrants, campaigning against discrimination and challenging state and federal laws.

DREAMers, undocumented immigrants who were brought here as children, and their allies had been protesting and advocating for a bill to protect them before the government shut down pending a spending bill.

She is already something of a public figure through a radio show she hosts, and Vizguerra regularly advocates for immigrant issues.

ICE's Detroit field office said that many of the immigrants who were arrested were wanted for «homicide, rape, aggravated assault» and other violent crimes, but advocates contest this, saying many of the Chaldeans had already served sentences for small crimes or minor immigration infractions.

Essentially they are the ones who are not strong enough to be advocates for themselves: prisoners, very old and very poor people, household workers, most people who live in Third World countries, retarded children and adults, schoolchildren, immigrants, farm workers, unemployed persons, the institutionalized mentally ill, sometimes women, sometimes gays.

Citing Trump and his, as Sen. Jose Peralta put it, «castigating» of immigrants, advocates have resumed pushing for a long - stalled Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act, an omnibus bill that would give farmworkers a number of labor protections.

It should not be a shock to me or anyone else he's going to advocate for the policies of his candidate, however misguided they may be, including public financing of campaigns and tuition for illegal immigrants and things of that nature.

But Sanders» national director for Latino Outreach, Bill Velazquez, said that's merely a snapshot of a much larger picture, pointing out there was no unanimity among immigrant advocates about whether the ’07 bill was worthwhile.

New Yorkers can count on Yuh - Line to be a strong advocate for affordable housing, for immigrants and seniors, and for efforts to clean up our corrupt campaign finance system.We proudly support her.

From activists for social and environmental justice, to advocates for affordable housing and alternative transportation, to leaders in the struggle for immigrants» rights and civil rights, NKD is building a progressive Brooklyn alliance.

She joined advocates and elected officials at the Egg to push for a law that would make it legal for undocumented immigrants to get a drivers» license.

He has long advocated making New York a Sanctuary State for immigrants and undocumented residents by enacting the Liberty Act.

For 16 years, advocates for legalizing young immigrants brought here illegally by their parents have tried — and failed — to pass the DREAM Act, legislation to shield them from deportatiFor 16 years, advocates for legalizing young immigrants brought here illegally by their parents have tried — and failed — to pass the DREAM Act, legislation to shield them from deportatifor legalizing young immigrants brought here illegally by their parents have tried — and failed — to pass the DREAM Act, legislation to shield them from deportation.

At noon, immigrants and advocates will gather before the Westchester Government Building to rally for passage of the Westchester Immigrant Protection Act, which is slated or a vote this afternoon, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains.

Mayor Bill de Blasio tore into Texas Senator Ted Cruz today for advocating the deportation of immigrants residing in the country illegally.

Immigrant and cycling advocates say Mayor Bill de Blasio's revised policy for cracking down on e-bikes could go further in protecting immigrant delivery workers from interactions with thImmigrant and cycling advocates say Mayor Bill de Blasio's revised policy for cracking down on e-bikes could go further in protecting immigrant delivery workers from interactions with thimmigrant delivery workers from interactions with the police.

At 6 p.m., NYC Councilmen Ydanis Rodriguez and Jumaane Williams are joined by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa for a community rally in support of immigrants and human rights, Holyrood Episcopal Church, 715 W. 179th St., Manhattan.

Politicians advocated for an immigrant rights bill, Intro 656, Sunday ahead of a City Council hearing on the matter Monday.

The Times also called Adriano Espaillat, «a vigorous advocate in Albany for Hispanic immigrants» but conceded that «to represent this district, he would have to reach out to a wider constituency of African - Americans, whites and Asians.»

Public Advocate Letitia James and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito participated in the «March for Immigrant New York» today organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.

«Whether it is fighting global poverty, advocating for immigrants or his historic stance on global climate change, Pope Francis has been an international leader in the fight for social justice and we're thrilled he will be bringing that message to East Harlem.

The second - term House member from the 21st Congressional District said she has previously advocated for prioritized visas for Iraqi and Afghan immigrants who helped U.S. forces in the Middle East.

State Senator Adriano Espaillat has been a vigorous advocate in Albany for Hispanic immigrants.

Public Advocate Letitia James spent her morning advocating for one person in particular in court today — a 16 - year - old undocumented immigrant who fled gang violence in Honduras.

After stepping in to fill Thompson's shoes, Gonzalez identified himself as a strong advocate for immigrant communities.

In a sitdown with TimesLedger Newspapers, Shafran said he would focus much of his campaign on advocating for seniors, immigrants and city students.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been saying all the right worlds when it comes to standing up to President Trump's recent immigration - related executive orders, but one advocate for New York's immigrant community says he would like to see a little less talk and a little more action.

Also at 1 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson joins advocates, lawyers, and immigrant clients to call for enhanced legal service funding in New York City budget, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Immigration advocates urged New York City to impose civil rather than criminal penalties for certain nonviolent offenses to protect immigrants who could be deported if they have a criminal record.

NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, an advocate for immigrants and the Latino community, said she would dedicate a speech she is delivering on immigration in Washington D.C., tomorrow to Trump because his rhetoric about immigrants has helped engage them in the political process.

State lawmakers and advocates for immigrant communities on Wednesday rallied at the Capitol to push for a well - known and historically controversial proposal: Giving undocumented New Yorkers driver's licenses.

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz told the crowd he would continue advocating for local Muslims, refugees and any immigrant seeking a better life in the U.S.

She reiterated, as advocates have for the past two months, that the pilot program — the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project — has not discerned between those undocumented immigrants convicted of violent crimes and those convicted of no crime at all.

She has also been outspoken about protecting immigrants and increasing housing, in addition to advocating for universal 3 - K and pre-K.

Pia Raymond is a social worker, the chairperson of the Community Board 9 Economic Development Committee, and the founder of Creating Legacies, a non-profit that aims to promote multiculturalism, and Rose Saint - Albord is a Haitian immigrant advocating for immigration assistance and legal services.

The Schumer - McConnell budget deal separated the Dreamer issue from the budget process, leading to anger among advocates for those young immigrants.

Elected officials, activists, advocates and university students have a number of actions planned for this week to decry the president's policy dictates targeting Muslims and undocumented immigrants, as well as to provide support and guidance to impacted people.

Among the questions: why would it be bad (in the mayor's view) for Tim Wu, who is to the left of Kathy Hochul, to be LG, how does the mayor square City safety concerns with Hochul's past stances on guns, whether as a past New York City Public Advocate de Blasio supports Tim Wu's idea that the lieutenant governor should act as a statewide public advocate, Hochul's current views on drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants, whether Hochul supports NYC's municipal ID program and why Hochul and Andrew Cuomo have refused to debate their primary opAdvocate de Blasio supports Tim Wu's idea that the lieutenant governor should act as a statewide public advocate, Hochul's current views on drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants, whether Hochul supports NYC's municipal ID program and why Hochul and Andrew Cuomo have refused to debate their primary opadvocate, Hochul's current views on drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants, whether Hochul supports NYC's municipal ID program and why Hochul and Andrew Cuomo have refused to debate their primary opponents.