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Immigration advocacy groups are demanding detention centers stop using a powerful disinfectant that has allegedly caused serious side effects among detainees. According to Yahoo! News, Freedom for Immigrants and Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice filed the complaint with the Department of Homeland Security on May 21, claiming Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in California and Florida are using a toxic […]
A Canadian-born doctor on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic has had her green card application denied, a decision she called a “slap in the face.” In an interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo, Dr. Julia Iafrate said that she is still treating patients in New York despite the bad news. “I’m putting my life on the line every […]
Donald Trump took to Twitter to announce that he plans to sign an executive order that will temporarily suspend immigration into the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing […]
The Trump administration announced that the travel ban has been expanded to include six new countries. Nigeria, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar (known as Burma) will see restrictions, except for immigrants who have aided the United States, CNN reports. This new stipulation comes three years after Trump signed the first travel ban, which many […]
A church in Claremont, California has gained attention for a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as refugees in separate cages. Claremont United Methodist Church is using the nativity scene to speak out against families being forcible split up across the southern U.S. border, taking aim directly at the Trump administration’s inhumane treatment. “We thought […]
The son of Tarrant County, Texas Sheriff Bill Waybourn was arrested for public intoxication just a day after his father referred to undocumented immigrants as “drunks.” Waybourn was at the White House on Thursday to oppose legislation regarding immigrants charged with driving under the influence. While arguing that repeat offenders are more dangerous, Waybourn dehumanized and demeaned undocumented immigrants. “If we […]
Even though he’s technically from London, 21 Savage has nothing but love for the community he’s called home since he was a kid. The rapper reportedly isn’t allowed to stray too far from home and he’s using the time to help his community. TMZ points out that Savage chipped in at a DeKalb county YMCA, […]
ASAP Rocky is open to performing at the same Swedish prison where he was held captive for nearly a month. During a conversation with TMZ, the rapper revealed that he would “love” to perform for the inmates at the prison. Yet, he doubts that this would be possible due to the nature of the facility. Rocky says […]
Smugglers and human traffickers have reportedly found a way to get past Donald Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall. According to the Washington Post, U.S. agents and officials have confirmed multiple breaches to new sections of POTUS’ long-promised wall. Sources told the outlet that smugglers have used reciprocating saws, which can be purchased for only $100, to cut […]
A Cuban man who sought asylum in the U.S. has died of an apparent suicide while being detained at a Louisiana immigration jail, ICE officials announced Wednesday. According to an internal government report obtained by BuzzFeed News, 43-year-old Roylan Hernandez Diaz was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe. Shortly after his body […]
