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https://www.democracynow.org/2017/4/27/as_trump_stokes_fear_among_immigrantsBy Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan - Column - April 27, 2017
Arturo Hernandez, like so many millions of immigrants, came to the United States in order to forge a better life for his family. He is one of the more than 11 million undocumented immigrants without whom the U.S. economy would grind to a halt, yet who are forced to live in the shadows, at risk of arrest, detention and deportation. Arturo spent nine months in 2015 living in sanctuary in a church, the First Unitarian Society of Denver. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified Arturo back then that he was not considered a priority for removal from the U.S., that they would exercise prosecutorial discretion, in effect letting him carry on with his life. That all ended Wednesday. As he was loading materials for his work laying tile, Arturo was arrested by ICE and taken into detention. ICE told one of his advocates that the letter he has from the Obama administration doesnt count, as there are no longer priorities. All those who are undocumented will be targeted equally, it seems.
Jeanette Vizguerra is currently living in sanctuary, in the same church where Arturo found protection. She went in not long after Donald Trumps inauguration, and remains inside. Jeanette has been in the U.S. for more than 20 years, working as a janitor and as a union organizer. Her decision to enter sanctuary came as the newly installed Trump administration began threatening sanctuary cities with a shut-off of federal funds.
This hardworking mother of four eloquently and unreservedly speaks about the condition of undocumented people in the United States, and stands defiantly in the face of Donald Trumps bigoted pronouncements against them. She proudly shows her 2016 tax returns, challenging President Trump to do the same. Jeanette was shocked to learn last week that she had been named one of Time magazines 100 Most Influential People of 2017. Since she couldnt travel to the award gala in New York City, she was feted inside the Denver church Tuesday night. The next morning, Arturo Hernandez was picked up by ICE.
While the threat of deportation prevented Jeanette from speaking at the NYC ceremony, musician John Legend was there. Legend offered his opinion of Donald Trump: Hes manifestly unqualified, not curious, not good at legislating or really anything the job requires. He doesnt have any depth about any subject. And hes also using the office of the presidency as a way to make money for himself with his businesses, so hes corrupt. I cant say anything nice about the guy, I think hes one of the worst people Ive ever encountered in public life.
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Arturo Hernandez, like so many millions of immigrants, came to the United States in order to forge a better life for his family. He is one of the more than 11 million undocumented immigrants without whom the U.S. economy would grind to a halt, yet who are forced to live in the shadows, at risk of arrest, detention and deportation. Arturo spent nine months in 2015 living in sanctuary in a church, the First Unitarian Society of Denver. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified Arturo back then that he was not considered a priority for removal from the U.S., that they would exercise prosecutorial discretion, in effect letting him carry on with his life. That all ended Wednesday. As he was loading materials for his work laying tile, Arturo was arrested by ICE and taken into detention. ICE told one of his advocates that the letter he has from the Obama administration doesnt count, as there are no longer priorities. All those who are undocumented will be targeted equally, it seems.
Jeanette Vizguerra is currently living in sanctuary, in the same church where Arturo found protection. She went in not long after Donald Trumps inauguration, and remains inside. Jeanette has been in the U.S. for more than 20 years, working as a janitor and as a union organizer. Her decision to enter sanctuary came as the newly installed Trump administration began threatening sanctuary cities with a shut-off of federal funds.
This hardworking mother of four eloquently and unreservedly speaks about the condition of undocumented people in the United States, and stands defiantly in the face of Donald Trumps bigoted pronouncements against them. She proudly shows her 2016 tax returns, challenging President Trump to do the same. Jeanette was shocked to learn last week that she had been named one of Time magazines 100 Most Influential People of 2017. Since she couldnt travel to the award gala in New York City, she was feted inside the Denver church Tuesday night. The next morning, Arturo Hernandez was picked up by ICE.
While the threat of deportation prevented Jeanette from speaking at the NYC ceremony, musician John Legend was there. Legend offered his opinion of Donald Trump: Hes manifestly unqualified, not curious, not good at legislating or really anything the job requires. He doesnt have any depth about any subject. And hes also using the office of the presidency as a way to make money for himself with his businesses, so hes corrupt. I cant say anything nice about the guy, I think hes one of the worst people Ive ever encountered in public life.
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As Trump Stokes Fear Among Immigrants, a Movement Builds on May Day (Original Post)
L. Coyote
May 2017
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lunasun
(21,646 posts)1. Went to the store this am and it was closed . A sign said they are marching today for workers
and will open tomorrow and showed the worker symbol.
I must work but thought that was a good move by the owner
More history and how trump is pumping up loyalty day this year for May 1 instead is below
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/04/30/thousands-expected-for-may-day-protests/101132580/
L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)2. ROC members join workers around the world to STRIKE!