Getting Personal (DACA)

Lycoming College’s Admissions Director Jessica A. Quintana Hess Describes Her Experience With An Undocumented Student - “Thinking of him still makes me proud…”

Stress Fractured DACA DREAMer Deportation Fears Creates A National Education Crisis

Make no mistake about it. It didn’t take the stroke of President Trump’s pen to make DREAMers feel anxious and in jeopardy. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) created by executive order by President Obama was just meant to be a temporary respite from the ongoing threat of tearing their families apart.

Supreme Court Won't Upend Arizona Licenses For Immigrants [Beyond Education]

The Supreme Court is rejecting Arizona's plea to stop issuing driver's licenses to young immigrants known as "Dreamers" who are protected from deportation. The justices did not comment Monday in leaving in place an appeals' court decision in favor of the immigrants who sought licenses.

Immigrants Sue US Over End To Temporary Protected Status [Beyond Education]

The Trump administration's decision to end a program that lets immigrants from four countries live and work legally in the U.S. was motivated by racism and leaves the immigrants' American born children with an "impossible choice," according to a federal lawsuit filed on Monday. Nine immigrants and five children filed the suit to reinstate temporary protected status for people from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan.

US Sends Warning Shot With California Immigration Lawsuit [Beyond Education]

The Trump administration's lawsuit challenging California's efforts to protect immigrants who are in the country illegally served as the latest warning shot at communities nationwide with so-called sanctuary policies. As he excoriated California officials for their policies and actions, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions warned against "rewarding" people who enter the country illegally.

Trump Administration Sues California Over Sanctuary Laws [Beyond Education]

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is taking the fight over the nation's immigration policy directly to California by suing to block state laws that extend protections to people living in the U.S. illegally. He is expected to speak to law enforcement officials in the state's capital Wednesday, just hours after the U.S. Justice Department filed suit.

Judge Sides With Trump On Challenge To Mexico Border Wall [Beyond Education]

A judge who was taunted by Donald Trump during the presidential campaign sided with the president Tuesday on a challenge to building a border wall with Mexico, removing what could have been a major obstacle to the signature campaign pledge. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel rejected arguments by the state of California and advocacy groups that the administration overreached by waiving laws requiring environmental and other reviews before construction can begin.

High Court: Detained Immigrants Not Entitled To Bond Hearing [Beyond Education]

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants the government has detained and is considering deporting aren't entitled by law to a bond hearing after six months in detention and then every six months if they're still being held. The case is a class-action lawsuit brought by immigrants who've spent long periods in custody.

Judge Refuses To Step Aside In School Shooting Case [Education News]

A judge has refused to step aside from the case of Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz as requested by his lawyers. Court records show that Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer denied the request Monday. Cruz's lawyers claimed Scherer has made rulings and comments that indicate favoritism for prosecutors.

Lawsuit: Trump's Ending Immigrant Program Racially Motivated [Beyond Education]

Haitian and Salvadoran immigrants sued President Donald Trump on Thursday, arguing that the Republican administration's decision to end special protections shielding them from deportation was racially motivated. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston seeks to block the administration from terminating temporary protective status for thousands of immigrants from Haiti and El Salvador.

Uncensored February 2018 by <b> Margaret Orchowski </b>

Outgunned, in the Crosshairs

Outgunned – describes being overrun, defeated and demoralized by a powerful adversary. In the Crosshairs – is to be vulnerable and in danger, trapped like a mouse in a trap. Under the gun – it’s an expression that means a deadline has been reached and something must be done.