All undocumented immigrants are “criminals,” Trump administration says
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Trump Signs Several Executive Orders Stripping All Humanity from U.S. Immigration System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders that, if not blocked in the courts, would fundamentally alter how immigrants are welcomed and treated in the United States. The orders, which include mandates to terminate birthright citizenship for many and deploy the military to target people seeking safety at the
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On Inauguration Day, JAC Renews Commitment to Justice and Dignity for All
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES—Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States this morning, and with that comes what we expect to be a slate of new executive orders regarding immigrants and immigration. Taken together, this policy agenda presents a dystopian figure of mass deportation, border militarization, and family separation. Below is
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JAC: Fifth Circuit DACA Ruling Changes Nothing for Now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW ORLEANS—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Here is a statement by Hillary Li, Counsel at Justice Action Center: “On October 10, hundreds of DACA recipients made their voices heard before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, sharing their stories while
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Federal Court Rules Against Keeping Families Together Parole, Rejects Safer, More Humane Process Towards Unity and Stability for Mixed Status Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TYLER, TEXAS – Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled against the Keeping Families Together (KFT) process, blocking thousands of eligible families from taking the first step to eventually seek permanent residence in the United States without risking prolonged separation. The court found that Texas has standing to
JAC: White House Occupants May Change, Our Mission Remains the Same
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES – Major news outlets have now projected that Donald J. Trump will once again be President of the United States. As a candidate, Trump made a variety of disparaging statements about immigrant communities and outlined his plans for mass deportation. Below is a statement from Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director
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