Jul 23 House debates bill to crack down on ‘sanctuary cities’ By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans pushed toward a vote Thursday on legislation cracking down on so-called "sanctuary cities" that shield residents from federal immigration authorities. Angry Democrats accused Republicans of aligning themselves with Donald Trump and his anti-immigrant views, and the… Continue reading
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Jul 21 How a dissident Cuban artist is helping to empower NYC’s disenfranchised By Corinne Segal As a Cuban embassy opens in the U.S. this week for the first time in decades, Cuban dissident artist Tania Bruguera is preparing for some important transitions of her own. Continue reading
Jul 17 Tens of thousands fear deportation as U.S.-Cuba relations thaw By Alicia A. Caldwell and Curt Anderson, Associated Press With the United States and Cuba inching closer to fully restoring diplomatic ties, including re-opening embassies for the first time in 54 years, the future is murky for tens of thousands of Cuban immigrants who have been ordered by immigration… Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 8:35 Sen. Ted Cruz: Any president worth his salt would overturn the Iran deal By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 11 Photo essay: Migrants share their most cherished belongings By Carey Reed, Kenzi Abou-Sabe Take an inside look into the journeys and lives of several migrants, as captured by a group of international photojournalists. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 10:49 Truth vs. perception of crime rates for immigrants By PBS News Hour Incendiary comments made by Donald Trump and a random killing of a California woman have added fuel to national debate on the contributions of and concerns about undocumented immigrants. William Brangham speaks to Marielena Hincapié of the National Immigration Law… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 11:53 Brooks and Dionne on Trump’s anti-immigrant talk, Confederate flag retirement By PBS News Hour New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including whether presidential candidate Donald Trump is hurting the Republican party, the historic removal of the Confederate flag from South… Continue watching
Jul 10 Latino leader urges more businesses to cut ties from Trump By Lynn Elber, Associated Press UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- The head of a Latino civil rights group called on more organizations to follow NBC's example and cut business ties with Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 05 ‘I salute Donald Trump’ on immigration, Cruz says By Daniel Costa-Roberts Texas Sen. Ted Cruz voiced support Sunday for embattled fellow Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump… Continue reading