Davenport Mayor Wants To Bring More Illegal Immigrant Minors To Midwest
Red State (July 17, 2014)
Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba speaks to the Obama administration about openness to house and care for immigrant children.
Read the ArticleDrawing undocumented immigrants out of the shadows
USA Today (July 17, 2014)
With immigration reform currently at a standstill, many states are moving away from enforcement-focused immigration laws passed in 2010, and “opening their doors” by assisting immigrants with obtaining education, accessing services and other matters.
Read the ArticleTed Cruz pushes to undo 2012 deportation ban for young immigrants
Dallas News (July 17, 2014)
Senator Ted Cruz proposes a bill that that would reverse DACA, an act currently in place to protect children from deportation.
Read the ArticleThe witch’s brew: Desperation, hope and children on the border
CNN (July 17, 2014)
This article presents facts and answers questions about the border crisis and the reasons why thousands are migrating to the U.S.
Read the ArticleChildren immigrants entering U.S. may end up as refugees — and Utah should be ready to help
Deseret News (July 17, 2014)
The need for individual states to accommodate migrants was addressed at the meeting of the National Governor’s Association, and while Utah has not been asked to accommodate an migrants, it would be difficult for the state to refuse, due to their prominent voice in discussion of immigration reform in which they have been encouraging a compassionate approach towards migrants.
Read the ArticleHonduran President Wants a ‘Plan Colombia’ for Central America
The Pan-American Post (July 17, 2014)
This article discusses an interview done by Mexican paper Excelsior with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez who believes that Honduras deserves the kind of security aide programs that has been implemented by the U.S. in Colombia and Mexico.
Read the ArticleStill no decisions at the U.S.-Mexico border
MSNBC (July 17, 2014)
Lawmakers have not come to an agreement on a way to move forward with the influx at the border, more than a week after the president asked Congress for $3.7 Billion for heightened enforcement, immigration judges, attorneys, asylum officials, and resources for U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Read the ArticleCarter Offers Border Bill
Politico (July 17, 2014)
Texas Representative John Carter introduced legislation meant to serve as a deterrent against the dramatic increases of unaccompanied children at the southern border, as well as processing their cases more quickly once they arrive in the United States.
Read the ArticleMore Democrats oppose weakening legal protections of kids crossing the border
The Washington Post (July 17, 2014)
Growing opposition from Democrats for changing policies that will speed up deportations is causing difficulties in Congress for how to address high flow of immigrants.
Read the ArticleEl Salvador Launches Public Education Campaign to Curtail Emigration of Children
Council on Hemispheric Affairs (July 17, 2014)
This essay focuses on the Salvadoran governments’ efforts to slow down/stop emigration of children by educating parents about the perils that their children can face.
Read the EssayWomen Leaders Urge Congress to Address Abuse of Women and Children Migrants
New America Media (July 16, 2014)
The Congressional Women’s Working Group called on Congress and President Obama to protect women and children who have fled from their home countries in order to seek refuge from violence, abuse, and human trafficking.
Read the ArticleAlmost Half of Americans Want Undocumented Kids Deported Right Away
HuffingtonPost (July 16, 2014)
A poll finds that 47% of Americans believe that deporting children to their home country as soon as possible should be a priority and solution for tackling the border crisis.
Read the ArticleSan Francisco Considers Resolution to Aid Migrant Children
New America Media (July 16, 2014)
Discusses a resolution from San Francisco that would ensure that children awaiting immigration proceedings have access to housing and social services.
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LA Street Gangs Spread To Central America Causing International Threat
NPR (July 16, 2014)
Renee Montagne talks to Carlos Dada of ElFaro.net in El Salvador and Robert Lopez of the Los Angeles Times about the violence which has motivated thousands of children to try to escape to the U.S.
Read the InterviewDebunking Myths About Flood of Central American Children
Public News Service (July 15, 2014)
An El Salvadorian immigrant woman shares her story in order to shed light on current mass migration of Central American women and children.
Read the StoryU.S. sends first planeload of moms, children back to Honduras
The Morning Call (July 15, 2014)
This article discusses the first wave of immigrants to be transports via plane back to Honduras, as the US continues to try to tackle the immigration crisis.
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Assisting kids is not new to U.S.
Houston Chronicle (July 15, 2014)
This brief article describes the story of an immigrant who became successful, in order to give hope to young immigrants during a difficult time where there is much debate and high tension about current immigration crisis.
Read the ArticleFor Immigrant Children Crossing Border, Fears Meet Court Backlog
NPR: All Things Considered (July 14, 2014)
Audie Cornish talks with Michelle Abarca, a supervising attorney with the Americans for Immigrant Justice, on how the surge in unaccompanied children has impacted her organization. Abarca also recommends ways of coping with the influx.
Read Full InterviewMaryland town says ‘no’ to hosting unaccompanied immigrant children
The Washington Times (July 14, 2014)
A proposal to put unaccompanied immigrant children in an abandoned Army Reserve post in Westminster is nixed after opposition from local government and residents.
Read the ArticleFor Immigrant Children Crossing Border, Fears Meet Court Backlog
NPR (July 14, 2014)
Audie Cornish talks with Michelle Abarca, a supervising attorney with the Americans for Immigrant Justice, on how the surge in unaccompanied children has impacted her organization. Abarca also recommends ways of coping with the influx.
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