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An estimated 40% of Americans are descended from people who passed through the Ellis Island immigration station during its six decades of operation. But what was the immigration process like? #HistoryChannel Subscribe for more HISTORY: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Read More: http://po.st/Immigrants_Ellis Check out exclusive HISTORY content: Website - http://www.history.com /posts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/History Twitter - https://twitter.com/history" HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, epic miniseries, and scripted event programming. Visit us at http://www.HISTORY.com for more info.

Veralucia Mendoza speaks at a 2015 TEDx event in Toledo. Writer, photographer, and organizer at Farm Labor Organizing Committee. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

In a 5-4 decision led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Trump’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The federal program created by President Obama in 2012 protects from deportation about 700,000 immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. Luis Cortes, one of the lawyers who defended DACA at the Supreme Court, says the key to the victory was being able to share the stories of DACA recipients. “What moved Chief Justice Roberts in our case was the stories,” says Cortes, who is a DACA recipient himself. We also speak with Erika Andiola, advocacy chief at RAICES, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, and host of the podcast “Homeland Insecurity.” #DemocracyNow Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on nearly 1,400 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 8-9AM ET: https://democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today: https://democracynow.org/donate FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: YouTube: http://youtube.com/democracynow Facebook: http://facebook.com/democracynow Twitter: https://twitter.com/democracynow Instagram: http://instagram.com/democracynow SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/democracynow iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/democracy-now!-audio/id73802554 Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

https://democracynow.org - Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are continuing to debate the future of DACA, the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which gives some 800,000 young undocumented immigrants permission to live and work in the United States. Republican lawmakers are pushing to include an amendment to punish so-called sanctuary cities as part of any immigration legislation to protect DREAMers. Meanwhile, a second federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from canceling DACA. On Tuesday, Judge Nicholas Garaufis in New York issued an injunction to keep the program temporarily in place, warning its cancellation would have “profound and irreversible” social costs, writing, “It is impossible to understand the full consequences of a decision of this magnitude.” For more, we speak with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), vice ranking member of the House Budget Committee and vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs weekdays on nearly 1,400 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 8-9AM ET: https://democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today: https://democracynow.org/donate FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook: http://facebook.com/democracynow Twitter: https://twitter.com/democracynow YouTube: http://youtube.com/democracynow SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/democracynow Daily Email: https://democracynow.org/subscribe Google+: https://plus.google.com/+DemocracyNow Instagram: http://instagram.com/democracynow Tumblr: http://democracynow.tumblr.com Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/democracynow iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/democracy-now!-audio/id73802554 TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Democracy-Now-p90/ Stitcher Radio: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/democracy-now

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Read more: http://www.aclu.org/sb1070 VIDEO: Conozca Sus Derechos: SB1070 Y El Tribunal Supremo: http://www.aclu.org/SB1070derechos The Supreme Court recently made a decision in Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070. The Court struck down most of the law. But the Court did not stop Arizona from moving forward with the part of the law that requires police to demand papers from people they stop. However, this piece of the law is NOT in effect right now. But no matter where you live or whether the law is in effect, you have certain Constitutional rights if you are stopped by police -- even if you don't have papers. Watch our video to learn more about your rights. If you think you were treated unfairly by the police, write down everything that happened. If police asked to see your papers, try to remember how long you were stopped for. The Supreme Court said that police cannot keep you for a long time just to check your immigration status. For people in Arizona: if a police officer delayed your release while he or she checked your status or if you believe you were asked about your immigration status based on your race, ethnicity, or ability to speak English, let us know by calling 855-737-7386. Sign today: I reject racial profiling and will do everything in my power to stop anti-immigrant laws. I stand with millions of people who care about justice, freedom and upholding the Constitution: https://www.aclu.org/secure/reject-racial-profiling-sign-and-share-pledge-0?ms=web_SB1070pledge VIDEO: Conozca Sus Derechos: SB1070 Y El Tribunal Supremo: http://www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights/conozca-sus-derechos-sb1070-y-el-tribunal-supremo Mi ACLU: Defendemos tus libertades civiles en los Estados Unidos: http://miaclu.org/

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a program that has been transformative for nearly a million people. It's been known for providing protections from deportation but it’s done a lot more than that. This is the story of how we got DACA, why it matters, and what you can do right now. For more info about the work we do subscribe to our channel (https://youtube.com/raicestexas/subsc...) and visit https://raicestexas.org Also check out: Instagram → https://instagram.com/raicestexas Twitter → https://twitter.com/RAICESTexas Facebook → https://facebook.com/RAICESTexas

Hundreds have been deported in the last week, even as President Biden signed several executive orders Tuesday to undo the Trump administration’s hard-line anti-immigration policies. The orders include a push to reunify families torn apart under Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy and a review of the Trump policy known as “Remain in Mexico” that requires non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait in Mexico as their immigration cases wind through court, leaving tens of thousands waiting in dangerous conditions along the border. Reporter Aura Bogado says that despite the Biden administration’s new “tone,” continued deportations of vulnerable people demonstrate “a continuation of the same practices that happened under President Trump and previously under Obama.” Erika Pinheiro, an immigration attorney and the policy and litigation director of Al Otro Lado, a binational nonprofit helping immigrants on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, says many migrants left waiting in Mexico are losing patience with assurances that the new administration will have a plan for them. “If we don’t have an answer for these people, other groups will fill that information void, like cartels and like smugglers, and ultimately the lack of a plan is going to result in more migrant deaths,” says Pinheiro.

Trump signs executive order freezing refugee visas from predominantly Muslim countries.

President Trump delivered remarks on border security and immigration at a campaign-style event held from an airplane hangar in Yuma, Arizona. The president spoke about the border wall, the…

President Trump spoke with the press in Yuma, Arizona, after being updated on border wall construction. When he was asked about the recently completed Senate Intelligence Committee report…

As border stops have increased and the U.S. quietly steps up restrictionist immigration policies, the plight of refugees, many of whom are women and children, is only worsening. Despite the clarity of international law regarding the acceptance of refugees, many of whom are fleeing political instability and violence in Central America, the United States refuses to allow these vulnerable populations into the country. As Michelle Brané argues, it doesn’t have to be this way. A lawyer by training, Michelle Brané has dedicated her life to serving some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. The Director of the Migrant Rights and Justice Program at the Women’s Refugee Commission has over 25 years of experience advocating for the critical needs of women, children and other vulnerable migrant populations in the U.S. As one of the nation’s foremost experts on immigration detention and reform, she has testified before Congress, appeared frequently in various media outlets, and frequently presented at conferences and international bodies, including the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Geneva. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

#USImmigration #ImmigrationReform #ImmigrationLawyer #andresmejerlaw #bigchangestoImmigrationin2020 #immigrationchangesin2020 #dacarenewal #5bigchangestousimmigrationin2020youneedtoknow In this week's live video, immigration attorney, Andres Mejer, discusses the 5 big changes to immigration policy in the United States that everyone should know about. We all know it is getting harder and harder for those who want to immigrate to the United States. Approvals for petitions are taking longer. Fees are increasing. Good moral character and public charge are being weighed more heavily. Some things are being said they will change and the immigration legal community is still trying to figure out what the change will be. In this video, Andres talks about all of this and more. 00:00 #1 Fee Increases - costs are skyrocketing for many immigration applications. 00:33 Andres discusses what you can expect and why this is happening. 2:01 Andres also shares what is happening more and more with fee waivers 2:36 #2 Citizenship Test Changes - Andres explains how the test will get harder and that approvals will go down 4:26 Increased Citizenship Petition Denials - Andres talks about the things that USCIS seems to be using to make denials for citizenship increase. He shares how USCIS is making the qualifications much more strict. He also explains what the "look back period" is and how it is applied based on how you obtained your green card. Because of these changes, if you were EVER arrested, it is imperative that you speak to a qualified immigration attorney BEFORE submitting your citizenship application. 14:09 #3 Electronic Filing - You can file more forms electronically. Andres explains why this isn't something to get excited about yet. 16:53 #4 Public Charge - This has been in immigration policy for over a century. The big change is that this is now defined in the law. Andres talks about what it is and how it applies to you when applying for an immigration benefit. 19:33 #5 Asylum Obstacles - this one is HUGE. Andres explains what is being done to almost make it impossible for asylum seekers to be in the US and work. 21:59 The US wants to be able to deny asylum not just for a conviction of a crime but a mere suspicion of having committed a crime. If you have a conviction for any offense with a POSSIBLE jail sentence of more than one year, you could be denied asylum. These are really big changes. If you or a loved one is applying for any immigration benefits in 2020 we STRONGLY suggest you watch (and share) this video. If you need an attorney for your immigration case, we are here to help. We offer NO COST consultations for those who qualify and have payment plans. Call our office and speak to our staff today to see how we can help you with your immigration journey. Links to other similar videos: https://youtu.be/CUSFDdswBsY https://youtu.be/v7AHwN5b44o https://youtu.be/6oyOec6x6LA https://youtu.be/Iu6ZzzXpkHU https://youtu.be/NF-6ODuYkQc ❗ Call us NOW for a FREE consultation ❗ 888-421-9942 ❗ SUBSCRIBE TO ANDRÉS MEJER YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ❗ https://www.youtube.com/user/AndresMejerLaw 🤝 CONNECT WITH US ⚖ Ask your questions in the comment section or contact us through our social media: F A C E B O O K ✅ https://www.facebook.com/AndresMejerLaw/ Y O U T U B E ✅ https://www.youtube.com/user/AndresMejerLaw CONTACT EMAIL: info@andresmejerlaw.com PHONE NUMBER: 888-421-9942 The information provided is broad and may not apply to your circumstances. No attorney/client relationship is formed by you watching these videos. #andresmejerlaw #bigimmigrationchangesin2020 #changestoimmigrationpolicyintheUnitedStatesthateveryoneshouldknow #immigrationattorney #njattorney #abogadodeinmigracion #abogadodeinmigración #law,abogado #abogados #inmigracion #inmigración #deportacion #deportación #deferedaction #acciondiferida #accióndiferida #deportados #inmigrante #inmigrationgroup

For over 200 years the U.S. Immigration policies have determined who the U.S. lets in, and who is shut out. NPR’s Tom Gjelten explains. • Read or listen to "What Does Chain Migration Mean? We Get An Explanation" at https://n.pr/2rnvDun ------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to NPR on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/npr Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/npr • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPR • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npr/ • Tumblr: http://npr.tumblr.com/ • Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/npr ABOUT NPR NPR connects to audiences on the air, on demand, online, and in person. More than 26 million radio listeners tune in to NPR stations each week and more than 36 million unique visitors access NPR.org each month making NPR one of the most trusted sources of news and insights on life and the arts. NPR is also the leading publisher of podcasts, with 36 original shows and an average of 4 million listeners per week. NPR shares compelling stories, audio and photos with millions of social media users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Snapchat; NPR News and NPR One apps, online streaming, podcasts, iTunes radio and connected car dashboards help meet audiences where they are. NPR's live events bring to the stage two-way conversations between NPR hosts and the audience in collaboration with the public radio Member Station community. This robust access to public service journalism makes NPR an indispensable resource in the media landscape.

Michelle Brané and Randy Capps explore the data and stories behind the headlines to better understand what is taking place in Latin American countries, at the US-Mexico border, and with individuals once they arrive in the United States. Speakers: Michelle Brané, Senior Director, Migrant Rights and Justice program, Women's Refugee Commission Randy Capps, Director of Research for US Program, Migration Policy Institute

Is COVID-19 bringing the mythology of America as a nation of immigrants to an end? Q&A with The New York Times' Jia Lynn Yang on her new book, One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965. Full text and links: reason.com/video/the-immigration-law-nobodys-heard-of-that-changed-america ------------- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ReasonTV?sub_... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason.Magazine Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reason ------------- What will the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown of our society mean for the hundreds of thousands of foreign workers, refugees, and asylum seekers who apply annually to become Americans? Donald Trump won the presidential election in 2016 in part by vowing to "build a wall," deport all unauthorized residents, and massively reduce the number of people welcomed here legally. COVID-19, which has its origins in Wuhan, China, may help the president to deliver fully on his campaign promises. Is the mythology of America as a nation of immigrants coming to an end? A deputy national editor at The New York Times, Jia Lynn Yang is the author of the timely new book, One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965. The book begins at another dark moment in American immigration policy when a restrictive law ended a long period of relatively open borders and effectively stopped mass movement to the United States for the next 40 years. It tells the story of the decadeslong battle that led the U.S. to begin accepting foreigners once again. And yet almost nobody involved in that fight foresaw the extent to which the 1965 law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson would open the door once again to large numbers of new immigrants—including Yang's family, who came here from Taiwan in the 1970s. Nick Gillespie sat down with Yang in early March and again in May to discuss what her book and personal story can teach us about immigration policy in the midst of a pandemic. Edited by John Osterhoudt, intro and bridge by Lex Villena Photos: Immigrants arriving, Everett Collection/Newscom; Wall Photo, ID 152963524 © Alexanderphoto7/Dreamstime.com; Trump speaking, Stefani Reynolds/CNP/AdMedia/Newscom; Johnson signing, LBJ Library photo by Yoichi Okam/Yoichi Okam - LBJ Library via CNP/Newscom

Documents obtained by a coalition of immigrant rights groups reveal ICE has contracted with the third-party data broker LexisNexis, allowing it to receive real-time jail booking data from sheriff’s offices in the state of Colorado. The move to track the whereabouts of immigrants curtails Colorado’s sanctuary policies, which are meant to prevent state and local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE. Jacinta González of Mijente’s #NoTechForICE campaign said, ”ICE agents once relied on the police to help them track us, arrest us, and deport us. Now, tech companies, by selling our personal data, are helping them instead.”