At a time when Congress is trying to work out a deal for Dreamers and address other issues regarding our nation’s immigration system, this was especially offensive and ludicrous.
As DACA Deadline Looms Trump Compares Immigrants To Snakes
Rachel Maddow Exposes Paul Ryan For Singlehandedly Blocking Dreamer Protections
Donald Trump caused this mess by lifting protections for DACA recipients. Paul Ryan is making it worse by not holding a vote to clean it up.
Paul Ryan’s Own Staff Applauds Nancy Pelosi After Record-Breaking House Speech
In one speech, she likely did more work than Trump has done all week, and Republicans could do nothing but tip their caps.
Trump Continues To Play with Dreamers’ Lives Over His Obsession With A Wall
If Congress fails to find a solution, (and that is likely) this means 800,000 people who were brought here as children, will be vulnerable to deportation proceedings and all the charm that ICE brings to the table.
Trump is Court Shopping by Leapfrogging Lower Courts to the Supreme Court
Trump is doing the very thing he accuses opponents of his policies of doing: he is court shopping, or trying to get the case heard in a sympathetic court. Trump's attempt to bypass the lower courts on DACA may further damage the judiciary's independence.
Immigration Group Obliterates Trump’s DACA Scheme: It’s A ‘White Supremacist Ransom Note’
"So let us be clear: any politician who backs up this ransom note is enabling Trump and Miller’s white supremacist agenda."
Bernie Sanders Bursts Into Laughter Over GOP Claim That Dems Don’t Care About CHIP
"These are the guys who wanted to cut Medicaid by $1 trillion over a ten-year period. These are the guys who wanted to wipe out completely the Affordable Care act and throw 32 million people off of health insurance."
Bernie Sanders Says A Majority Of Democrats Won’t Support Government Funding Bill Without DACA
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said that Democrats oppose any government funding bill that doesn't include protections for Dreamers.
Trump Hides On A Golf Course, Attacks Dick Durbin, And Uses The Military To Cover His Racism
While hiding in his private club, Trump attacked Sen. Dick Durbin who he blamed for blowing up the DACA deal and tried to use the military as a shield to deflect his racism.
Senate Democrats Calls Trump’s Bluff And Say No Government Funding Without A DACA Deal
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) said a majority of Senate Democrats wouldn't vote for funding the federal government without a deal on DACA. In other words, Democrats are calling Trump's bluff, and if the government shuts down, it will be Trump's fault.
Trump’s Mind Appears To Be Going As He Can’t Remember The Term Dreamers While Talking To Reporters
Trump told reporters that he is the least racist person while blaming Democrats for his own opposition to a deal on DACA.
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Defends Democrats From Trump’s Bogus Attack On DACA
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) defended Democrats from Trump's claim that Democrats are not acting in good faith on DACA and the Dreamers.
Imagining the Wonderful Life Hillary Clinton Would Have Been Creating for America
Democrats and progressives of all stripes will need to paint a vivid portrayal of the wonderful life we might have been living with Hillary Clinton as President and the possibilities they can deliver if they achieve congressional majorities.
Senate Democrats Are Negotiating An Agreement That Would Protect Dreamers From Trump Deportation
Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that Democrats and Republicans are close to an agreement on DACA.
Right-Wing Christians Place Party Before Faith Forsaking Compassion For Their Neighbor
It doesn’t matter what the issue is. Right-wing Christians have been placing the priorities of the party before the tenants of the faith for decades. However, now they are reaching ever new extremes, emboldened by Donald Trump’s presidency and Republican control of Congress.
Morally Depleted Republicans Are Failing Nine Million Kids and 700K Dreamers
In the flurry and frenzy of new scandals and tragedies that wear on the spirit of our country, we must not forget the nine million children who have no say in these matters and the 700,000 Dreamers who enrich our country with their lives and service.
Rhode Island To Pay For DACA Renewal For All Of The State’s DREAMers
A coalition of individuals and organizations, led by the governor, have come together to raise enough money to pay the $495 DACA renewal fee for all of the state's DREAMers
Democrats Have Weaponized Trump’s Mental Instability And Are Using It To Divide Republicans
Trump is dealing with Democrats because he is mad at Ryan and McConnell. Democrats in Congress have figured this out and are using Trump as a weapon to divide the Republican Party.
Trump Doubles Down On DACA Decision By Putting 440,000 More Immigrants At Risk Of Deportation
Trump is doubling down on his DACA decision, and hundreds of thousands more immigrants may be in his crosshairs.
Congress Must Pass The Dream Act Before Trump’s Countdown Clock Runs Out
The rescinding of DACA last Tuesday put some 800,000 youth and young adults on a countdown clock with Congress. Without swift action from lawmakers in the House and the Senate to protect Dreamers, families will be torn apart, employers will lose workers, and students will be unable to complete their degree programs.