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13 Jun CBS: About 200 Marines begin Los Angeles deployment at Westwood Federal Building

Posted at 14:11h in Press Release by admin

In mid-June, approximately 200 U.S. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines began guarding the Wilshire Federal Building in Westwood, Los Angeles, under Task Force 51 commanded by Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman. This rare deployment follows over a week of protests sparked by federal immigration raids and comes amid...

30 May Politico: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cancel legal status for half-million immigrants

Posted at 13:54h in Press Release by admin

Supreme Court Ruling Puts Legal Immigration Status at Risk In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the federal government has broad authority to end humanitarian parole programs—potentially impacting tens of thousands of immigrants who have lived legally in the U.S. for years....

18 Mar REUTERS: US Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump’s attack on judge

Posted at 14:24h in Press Release by admin

In a notable and uncommon public statement, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked President Trump’s demand to impeach Judge James Boasberg. Trump’s demand followed Boasberg’s order halting the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Roberts was unequivocal: “For more...

01 Mar 2025: New Cases We Are Monitoring

Posted at 18:46h in Press Release by admin

In early 2025, several significant legal challenges have been filed against President Donald Trump’s administration concerning immigration policies:Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans: On February 20, 2025, Venezuelan nationals and immigrant rights groups sued the administration over its decision to end TPS for...

18 Nov Politico: Trump’s immigration crackdown is expected to start on Day 1

Posted at 16:34h in Press Release by admin

President-elect Donald Trump plans to implement significant immigration policy changes within his first 100 days in office. Key initiatives include initiating mass deportations, ending parole programs for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and reversing policies that limited deportations to those posing public safety...

05 Aug WGNTV9: Former Bush White House Special Counsel Urges Kamala Harris to Consider Influential Hispanics for Vice Presidential Pick

Posted at 18:12h in Press Release by admin

William J. Sanchez, former Special Counsel to President George W. Bush and a seasoned advisor with over 20 years of experience in the Department of Justice and Homeland Security, has urged presidential candidate Kamala Harris to consider influential Hispanics, such as Senator Catherine Cortez Masto,...

04 Aug CONLAMIC LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, Endorses Attorney William Sanchez for Vice Presidential Candidate

Posted at 11:18h in Press Release by admin

Miami, FL – August 4, 2024 – A Defense Fund of Latino Clergies, representing over 20,000 pastors nationwide, proudly announces its endorsement of Attorney William Sanchez, former Special Counsel to President George W. Bush, as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris in the...

15 Jun The Strangers in our Midst: Breaking Down the Walls: Reframing the Evangelical Immigration Debate

Posted at 13:39h in Press Release by admin

This chapter examines the impact of evangelical immigration activism from 2009 to 2014, emphasizing how activists blended justice and compassion to address immigration issues through a theological lens. Drawing on biblical teachings about caring for the “stranger,” evangelical leaders reframed the theology of hospitality to...

28 Oct Biden Campaign Press Release: The National Latino Coalition of Christian Ministers and Leaders of 15,000 Latino Churches, Endorses Joe Biden for President

Posted at 16:40h in Press Release by admin

On October 27, 2020, the National Latino Coalition of Christian Ministers and Leaders (CONLAMIC), representing over 15,000 Latino churches, endorsed Joe Biden for President. Traditionally nonpartisan, CONLAMIC emphasized the nation's need for honest and transparent leadership amid the pandemic and societal divisions. Reverend Miguel A....

28 Oct Yahoo: Grupos latinos evangélicos apoyan a Biden porque EEUU necesita sanar heridas

Posted at 13:33h in Press Release by admin

The National Latino Coalition of Christian Ministers and Leaders (CONLAMIC), representing 15,000 Hispanic evangelical churches, has announced its endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, emphasizing the need for change and healing in the United States. In a statement shared by the Biden campaign, the...

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