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Sarjina Emy – The ICE strikes again – Holding innocent youth in detention centers
This is plain ludicrous. Why are we punishing children and young adults for the alleged transgressions of their parents? What sort of justice is this?! 19-year old Sarjina Emy, who was brought here illegally when she was four years old, Read More …
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Immigration and the DREAM Act
I normally do not pay attention to what politicans say in their scripted speeches and any other simulation for mass consumption, but something Barack Obama said struck a personal chord. He brought up the theme of ‘Two Americas’ while talking Read More …
What Does the United States Achieve by holding Innocent Teenagers in Detention?
Ever wonder what happens to illegal immigrants after they are apprehended? The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holds over 30,000 illegal immigrations in detention centers while they await removal proceedings. How long is the wait? Well, someone called me Read More …
Don't Ask, Don't Tell (And don't be afraid)
No, this post is not about the United States military’s homophobic silencing of gays and lesbians in the armed forces. It pertains to the policy adopted by colleges and universities around the country that have to deal with undocumented students. Read More …
Education – A Basic Human Right?
I have been blogging on immigration a lot, trying to get past the alleged transgressions of my parents and making a case for the DREAM Act. Yet, I also sincerely believe that at the heart of this debate is our Read More …