This is the lowest number allowed since 1980, when the program was created.... There is no reason to think that Trump and Miller won't cut the number significantly again next year if they can on the way to ZERO.... The cuts are below what previous administrations had … [Read more...] about U.S. cuts refugee ceiling to 30,000 for 2019….
Immigration
Trump administration relents…does a settlement that will allow some migrant families second chance at asylum
Under the pressure from the ACLU and A Federal Judge in a lawsuit? The Trump administration seems to have cut a deal to give families that have had children separation issues will get their request denied looked at a second time... I wrote 'seems'.... We'll have to wait … [Read more...] about Trump administration relents…does a settlement that will allow some migrant families second chance at asylum
The Human side of immigration promises…
Jim Sciutto @jimsciutto I met an Afghan in an Uber this morning. His accent & name gave it away. His path from Jalalabad all the way to Austin TX? The Special Immigrant Visa program. He had been a military translator. As I left, he smiled at being recognized and … [Read more...] about The Human side of immigration promises…
Trump administration want’s to be able to hold migrant children forever….
Yup.... They are pissed because the previous President's have abided by a deal cut to make sure migrant children aren't wards of the government for extended periods of time.... Children should not be held with their parents in detention camps like this country did back … [Read more...] about Trump administration want’s to be able to hold migrant children forever….
Trump’s zeal to stop immigration is hurting American business…..
Donald trump under prodding by his trusty assistant Stephen Miller is working to scare and stop anyone wishing to come to this country....(And has been here legally also) Millers's effort seem to be from a person who is physically afraid of immigrants and refugees.... Media … [Read more...] about Trump’s zeal to stop immigration is hurting American business…..
Federal Judge denies Texas effort to block DACA program….
The 'Dreamer' program continues .... Federal judges have refused to do Trump's dirty work and shut the program down.... A federal judge in Texas on Friday denied the state's request to invalidate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying the state … [Read more...] about Federal Judge denies Texas effort to block DACA program….
More on the Stephen Miller…The guy who has Trump’s ear on Immigration and maybe More….
I did an intro piece on Trump assistant Stephen Miller who has pushed his boss to go after immigration to America HARD.... Politico is out with a follow up piece that points to Miller increasing his portfolio within the Trump Admin.... The guy seems to be afraid of … [Read more...] about More on the Stephen Miller…The guy who has Trump’s ear on Immigration and maybe More….
Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself….
...by Kerry Eleveld @ Daily Kos ....The point is, no Democrat should be answering for Pelosi or anyone else for that matter while there's a gigantic orange Dumpster fire raging in the Oval Office.On the positive side, Democratic candidates can tout their issue of choice. … [Read more...] about Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself….