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The Washington Post
Terminating DACA during the pandemic would be a callous error in judgment
Writing in The Washington Post Laurene Powell Jobs recognizes the critical role of health-care workers — and more than 200,000 other Dreamers in occupations deemed essential — underscores the stakes of the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on DACA.
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Immigration
Resources for DACA Advocacy
An adverse decision from the Supreme Court to terminate DACA could be disastrous for millions of American families and employers. Here are resources for DACA recipients and ways to advocate on their behalf.
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Immigration
DACA Health Care Workers Await Supreme Court Ruling
‘My patients really don’t care about my immigration status’ — This nurse is one of 30,000 DACA recipients working on the front lines of COVID-19, but the Trump admin could change everything.
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Immigration
Demo Day '19: Voto Latino
Voto Latino engages, educates, and empowers young Latinos to create change and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.
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Journalism
The Human Faces of Global Migration
In a new book, journalist Jason DeParle brings the polarizing issue of global migration to life, making room for a more nuanced, complex, and empathetic conversation.
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Dial Fellows
The best way to support refugee students? Build a school just for them.
Refugee activist and educator Luma Mufleh shares the remarkable story of Fugees Academy, her ambitious school to support refugee children in the U.S.
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Immigration
How ICE Flooded Louisiana’s Prison System with Asylum Seekers
Former jails are being turned into ICE detention centers across the Southern United States — this immigration attorney is fighting to provide legal assistance to imprisoned asylum detainees who face an uncertain fate
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Immigration
The Past, Present, and Future of Seeking Asylum in America
Here's how new policies are making it almost impossible to get asylum in the U.S., especially for people fleeing violence and poverty in Central America. This is how we got here and what you can do to help.
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Immigration
What Is DACA and Is the Immigration Policy About to End?
An entire generation of immigrants who came to the U.S. early in life have been able to grow up here, thanks to Obama's DACA program. This week, the Supreme Court is hearing cases that could change the fate of these nearly 1 million young people.
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Immigration
4 Things You Can Do To Help Families At The Border
It’s been one year since the conscience of our country was shaken by a recording of a little girl crying, pleading to be reunited with her family
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Immigration
How ICE Flooded Louisiana’s Prison System with Asylum Seekers
Former jails are being turned into ICE detention centers across the Southern United States — this immigration attorney is fighting to provide legal assistance to imprisoned asylum detainees who face an uncertain fate
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Immigration
Why Dreamers and Others Need Protection Now
Without immediate action, millions of people who have legally lived in the U.S. for years risk forced expulsion.
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Immigration
Everything You Need to Know About H.R. 6
The Dream and Promise Act of 2019 will allow Dreamers and those with TPS and DED status to contribute fully to the country they love by providing immediate protection.
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Immigration
So, What Is TPS, Anyway?
Five things to know about the lesser-known Temporary Protected Status program.
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New York Times
America’s Crisis of Conscience
Writing in The New York Times, Laurene Powell Jobs identifies the haunting sounds of crying children, separated from their parents, as a particularly compelling turning point in the immigration debate.
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Journalism, and Immigration
We Are Witnesses
A powerful group of testimonials from the Marshall Project draw us closer to what’s often missing in our conversation around immigration: our shared humanity.
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Immigration
Family Portrait: Claudia and Mike
Mike is an American citizen. Claudia is a Dreamer. The married couple is living in uncertainty of what the future holds.
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TIME
What Art Teaches Us About Dishonest Portrayals of Immigrants
In an essay for TIME, Laurene Powell Jobs tells the powerful story behind JR's art at the border.
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Immigration
Family Portrait: José Rafael Patiño
In 2018 in America, this is what a family looks like. Meet José Patiño, a Dreamer from a mixed-status family in Arizona.
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Immigration
What Really Happens When We Deport Refugees
Thousands of refugees from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala are fleeing deadly gang violence...
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Immigration
7 Things You Can Do to Help Immigrant Families at the Border
Here's how you can take action.
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Immigration
Strength Begins with Mercy
Laurene Powell Jobs presents a case for compassion and improved policy at the border.
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Immigration
Fugees Academy for Refugee Children Helps Kids Adapt, Grow, and Learn in Supportive Environment
'Any war that you have seen on TV in the last 20 years, we have a kid from that region' — This Ohio school for refugee students helps kids adapt, grow, and learn in a supportive environment.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the United States at a young age have been contributing their talents to our society for years. Congress must pass permanent legislation that protects them and ensures they continue to contribute.
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Immigration
Use Your Voice: Tell the Senate to Support the Dream and Promise Act
You can help! Call the Senate and let them know you want them to support and pass the Dream and Promise Act.
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Immigration
Family Portrait: José Rafael Patiño
In 2021 in America, this is what a family looks like. Meet José Patiño, a Dreamer from a mixed-status family in Arizona.
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Immigration
Family Portrait: Claudia and Mike
Mike is an American citizen. Claudia is a Dreamer. The married couple is living in uncertainty of what the future holds.
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Immigration
"Undocumented Under COVID": A New Video Series
This new series from United We Dream explores the lives of undocumented immigrants and how their precarious situations are further complicated by COVID-19.
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Immigration
Use Your Voice: Tell Senators to Include Immigrants in The COVID-19 Relief Package
Call your Senators today.
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The Washington Post
Terminating DACA during the pandemic would be a callous error in judgment
Writing in The Washington Post Laurene Powell Jobs recognizes the critical role of health-care workers — and more than 200,000 other Dreamers in occupations deemed essential — underscores the stakes of the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on DACA.
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USA Today
Dreamers working on pandemic's front lines fear for health and home
27,000 DACA recipients are doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health care workers.
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Immigration
So, What Is TPS, Anyway?
Five things to know about the lesser-known Temporary Protected Status program.
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Immigration
Everything You Need to Know About H.R. 6
The Dream and Promise Act of 2019 will allow Dreamers and those with TPS and DED status to contribute fully to the country they love by providing immediate protection.
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Immigration
Why Dreamers and Others Need Protection Now
Without immediate action, millions of people who have legally lived in the U.S. for years risk forced expulsion.
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Immigration
Real Solutions to Real Crises. Now Is Our Time to Act.
Congress must pass the desperately needed Dream and Promise Act. Now is the time for decisive action.
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Medium
Inside Out/Dreamers Celebrates Dreamers & Diversity in Miami
Read stories of immigrations and allies sharing support for Dreamers and JR's Inside Out Project stop in Miami, Florida.
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TIME
What Art Teaches Us About Dishonest Portrayals of Immigrants
In an essay for TIME, Laurene Powell Jobs tells the powerful story behind JR's art at the border.
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Immigration
Family Portrait: José Rafael Patiño
In 2018 in America, this is what a family looks like. Meet José Patiño, a Dreamer from a mixed-status family in Arizona.
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Immigration
Miami Dade College President Eduardo J. Padron Speaks About Dreamers
Dr. Eduardo J. Padron explains why Dreamers represent America.
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Immigration
Shepard Fairey's New Print Demands a Dream Act Now
The poster made a splash at 2018 Women's March events.
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Immigration
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Dreamers
The mayor explains why Congress must act to pass the Dream Act now.
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New York Times
Robert Gates: Ending DACA Will Hurt Immigrant Troops
In an op-ed from the New York Times, the former Secretary of Defense explains why Dreamers need a pathway to citizenship.
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Immigration
Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta Speaks About Dreamers
The former Secretary of Defense explains why Congress must act to pass the Dream Act now.
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Immigration
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Speaks About Dreamers
The former Secretary of State explains why Congress must act to pass the Dream Act now.
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Immigration
Willing to Fight for US, but Not Allowed to Live Here
Until Congress passes the Dream Act, Dreamers who want to serve the U.S. military are caught in legal limbo.
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Immigration
Inside Out/Dreamers Hits the Road
We're organizing nationwide pop-up events urging Congress to pass the Dream Act.
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Education, and Immigration
University Presidents Express Support for Dreamers on Campus
Celebrating "Dreamers and Higher Education Week," presidents join TheDream.US's campaign to share strong messages of support for Dreamers.
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Immigration
DACA’s Demise Betrays the Best of America
Emerson Collective President Laurene Powell Jobs on the abolition of DACA.
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Immigration
American Dreamer
Meet Priscilla, a Texas teacher whose story defines life in America for Dreamers.
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Media, and Immigration
The Dream Is Now: The New Abridged Cut
A look at the exclusive abridged version of Davis Guggenheim's documentary about four undocumented Dreamers.
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Immigration
Meet the Oakland Lawyer Working with Immigrants in 2017
Mindy Phillips helps immigrant families navigate life under the executive orders on immigration.
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Immigration
Americans Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
The executive orders on immigration are creating fear and chaos in our communities.
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Wired
Immigrants Fuel Innovation. Let’s Not Waste Their Potential
We must stand up for the Dreamers who drive innovation and ingenuity in America.
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Education, and Immigration
How Teach For America Empowers DACAmented Teachers
Meet Marissa, Alejandro, and Vanessa, three undocumented teachers.
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Immigration
Facts, Not Fear, Should Prevail in Supreme Court Case
On April 18, 2016, the Supreme Court hears United States v. Texas.
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Immigration
Meet Jose and Ola, Two Dreamers Pen their Hopes and Fears
Jose and Ola, two of the undocumented immigrants featured in the film The Dream Is Now, write personal letters during this uncertain time.
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Immigration
What Happened to Immigration’s Year of Promise?
As immigration reform legislation remains stalled in Congress, more than 11 million lives hang in the balance.
Expanding immigrants’ access to community resources creates civic, educational and economic opportunities that strengthen the social fabric of our society.
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Immigration
Demo Day '19: Voto Latino
Voto Latino engages, educates, and empowers young Latinos to create change and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.
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Immigration
State of Suspicion
For years, authorities in Texas have aggressively pursued undocumented immigrants. Now a broad coalition of activists are fighting back with community-based solutions, offering a blueprint for immigrants’ rights advocates across the country.
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Emerson Collective on Medium
Behold the Nation of Immigrants in the 21st Century (And Fear for the Fate of the Republic)
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Immigration
The Case for Immigration Reform
Marshall Fitz explains why it's time for Congress to step up and pass comprehensive immigration reform.
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Immigration
Meet the Oakland Lawyer Working with Immigrants in 2017
Mindy Phillips helps immigrant families navigate life under the executive orders on immigration.
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Immigration
Americans Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
The executive orders on immigration are creating fear and chaos in our communities.
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Immigration
What it Takes to Earn Citizenship in the United States
"Why don't immigrants just become citizens?" In Nevada, Amis Calito shows what it really means to naturalize.
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Education, and Immigration
How Teach For America Empowers DACAmented Teachers
Meet Marissa, Alejandro, and Vanessa, three undocumented teachers.
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Immigration
Nevadans Double Down on Citizenship
The Culinary Workers Union of Las Vegas helped 2,000 apply for citizenship before the 2016 election.
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Immigration
What Happened to Immigration’s Year of Promise?
As immigration reform legislation remains stalled in Congress, more than 11 million lives hang in the balance.
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Immigration
5 Questions with Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on the debate around immigration reform and where he sees it headed.
Jailing immigrants, including mothers and children, for civil violations is an inhumane control strategy. Poorly managed facilities and detrimental practices by for-profit actors cause unnecessary trauma at taxpayer expense.
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Pro Publica
Families Are Still Being Separated at the Border, Months After “Zero Tolerance” Was Reversed
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Immigration
Fighting For Families: 2017 Outlook on Immigration
What the new year and new administration means for immigrants and their advocates and allies.
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Immigration
Overlooked War: Why Central American Refugees are Fleeing to the U.S.
Violence, murder, and a dangerous journey plague refugees from the Northern Triangle.
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Immigration
Strength Begins with Mercy
Laurene Powell Jobs presents a case for compassion and improved policy at the border.
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Immigration
Are Immigrant Detention Centers the New Internment Camps?
Emerson Collective Senior Fellow Barbara Hines provides legal representation to families seeking refuge in the U.S....
Providing high-quality legal representation and due process improves fairness and enhances the system’s legitimacy.
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WeTheAction
Represent an Asylum Seeker in Detention
Help a detained immigrant facing removal
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Immigration
Meet the Oakland Lawyer Working with Immigrants in 2017
Mindy Phillips helps immigrant families navigate life under the executive orders on immigration.
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Immigration
Americans Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
The executive orders on immigration are creating fear and chaos in our communities.
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Immigration
Fighting For Families: 2017 Outlook on Immigration
What the new year and new administration means for immigrants and their advocates and allies.
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Education, and Immigration
Key Resources for Immigrants and Their Allies
Accurate information, trusted resources, and legal sources for immigrant families and their allies.
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Immigration
The Lawyer Giving Undocumented Youth Offenders a Fresh Start
Jesus Mosqueda represents youth in the LA County juvenile justice system who qualify for SIJS.
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Immigration
Strength Begins with Mercy
Laurene Powell Jobs presents a case for compassion and improved policy at the border.
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Immigration
5 Questions with ACLU's Immigrant Rights' Project
Director Cecillia Wang discusses the ACLU's founding mission and why she's optimistic about immigrant rights.
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Immigration
What Happened to Immigration’s Year of Promise?
As immigration reform legislation remains stalled in Congress, more than 11 million lives hang in the balance.
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Immigration
Are Immigrant Detention Centers the New Internment Camps?
Emerson Collective Senior Fellow Barbara Hines provides legal representation to families seeking refuge in the U.S....
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Immigration
A Day in the Life of an Immigration Lawyer
Legal fellow Caroline works at East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, offering legal services to refugees escaping violence.
Around the world, America remains a symbol of freedom and hope for those fleeing violence and persecution. To uphold these values, our system and our communities must do more to welcome those who seek refuge.
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Forbes
How These DVF Award Winners Defied Odds To Launch Social Ventures
Diane von Furstenberg kicked off the 9th annual DVF Awards at the United Nations Friday night to honor women who defied the odds to prosper in law, sports, politics and beyond.
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NPR
Refugees Find Hope, Film Deal on Soccer Field
In suburban Atlanta, a soccer team made up of refugees found itself fighting city hall for a place to play. Now, they've won more than that.
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Buzzfeed
I Am A Refugee, And I Dream Of A World Without Refugees
For decades US foreign policy has not only turned a blind eye to refugees — it has created millions more of us.
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Atlanta Magazine
Fugees Family founder Luma Mufleh on breaking barriers, discrimination, and what’s next for her refugee nonprofit
Based in Clarkston, Mufleh created the nonprofit Fugees Family in 2006 to continue supporting the boys via soccer and after-school tutoring.
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ACLU
Federal Court Reinstates Full Block on Trump's Asylum Ban
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Immigration
5 Things to Know Right Now About TPS
The Temporary Protected Status program, which allows refugees to seek asylum, is under fire.
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Immigration
Americans Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
The executive orders on immigration are creating fear and chaos in our communities.
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Immigration
What Really Happens When We Deport Refugees
Thousands of refugees from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala are fleeing deadly gang violence...
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Immigration
Fighting For Families: 2017 Outlook on Immigration
What the new year and new administration means for immigrants and their advocates and allies.
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Education, and Immigration
Key Resources for Immigrants and Their Allies
Accurate information, trusted resources, and legal sources for immigrant families and their allies.
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Immigration
Overlooked War: Why Central American Refugees are Fleeing to the U.S.
Violence, murder, and a dangerous journey plague refugees from the Northern Triangle.
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Brookings
The Syrian Refugees and Us
Rights and responsibilities: Solutions to the Syrian refugee crisis
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Emerson Collective on Medium
In Photos: The Central American Migrant’s Journey to Asylum
The Central American migrant's journey to asylum.
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The Guardian
"If you come back, we'll kill you": Central Americans seek refuge in US only to be sent home.
Thousands of refugees from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala are fleeing deadly gang violence, and the region still suffers from some of the highest rates of violence in the world.
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Immigration
Strength Begins with Mercy
Laurene Powell Jobs presents a case for compassion and improved policy at the border.
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Immigration
5 Questions with Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on the debate around immigration reform and where he sees it headed.
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Immigration
Are Immigrant Detention Centers the New Internment Camps?
Emerson Collective Senior Fellow Barbara Hines provides legal representation to families seeking refuge in the U.S....
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Immigration
A Day in the Life of an Immigration Lawyer
Legal fellow Caroline works at East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, offering legal services to refugees escaping violence.