July 31, 2018 Immigrant Justice Minnesota
ICE Snatches 25-Year Minnesota Resident From His Family in Harrowing Video
Carlos knew it was dangerous for him to go to the courthouse on July 26. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have dramatically stepped up their hunt for undocumented people, friends …
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U.S. Navy veteran must surrender to ICE, could face deportation over criminal past
A U.S. Navy veteran facing possible confinement in an immigration facility or deportation due to his criminal history has asked Sen. Dianne Feinstein to intervene ahead of his Feb. 12 …
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Pasadena council fast-tracks housing for homeless seniors
Pasadena is fast-tracking construction of 65 to 70 units of permanent supportive housing at Heritage Square — but it could still take three years before the project for homeless seniors …
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Independent prosecutor bill a victory for fair, just New Jersey: Letter
Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday signed into law an independent prosecutor bill that requires the state attorney general to supersede county prosecutors in any death investigation involving law enforcement officers. Additionally, …
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Faith Leaders Ready to Provide Support Ahead of DA’s Decision on Clark Case
SOUTH SACRAMENTO — It has been more than 10 months since Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento police in his grandparents’ backyard. Any day now, the city is …
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Gov. Gavin Newsom touts proposed $25 million in California aid to asylum seekers
Gov. Gavin Newsom and local officials in San Diego on Thursday touted a proposed $25 million in state funding to address a growing humanitarian crisis involving migrant families seeking asylum …
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Voting Rights/Demoracy Missouri
Reed, Nasheed clash in debate, Board of Aldermen president candidates face questions from activist groups
A debate for Board of Aldermen president on Saturday, January 26 turned into a showdown between the two African-American candidates – incumbent Lewis Reed and challenger Jamilah Nasheed. Reed, who has served as board …
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