#citizenship-restoration

[ follow ]
#birthright-citizenship
fromKqed
3 days ago
Social justice

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship, while Trump attempts to reassure Americans about the economy and foreign policy.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
Social justice
fromKqed
3 days ago

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship, while Trump attempts to reassure Americans about the economy and foreign policy.
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
California

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

fromKqed
1 day ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
US Elections

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

California's snowpack is at 18% of average, raising concerns for an early fire season despite reservoirs being above historic averages.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
LGBT
fromGothamist
12 hours ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 day ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
fromInvestigative Post
1 day ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
NYC parents
fromQNS
1 day ago

CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter - QNS

Community advocates rally against converting a family shelter into a site for single men, fearing displacement of families and disruption of children's education.
#immigration
fromURL Media
3 days ago
Law

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

fromWIRED
4 days ago
Mission District

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Disabled Organizers Are Facing Down Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The number of people in immigration detention has nearly doubled under the Trump administration, impacting disabled individuals significantly.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
Law
fromURL Media
3 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
Mission District
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

Rafael Concepcion has dedicated himself to creating tools to resist federal immigration enforcement after witnessing the impact on his community.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Disabled Organizers Are Facing Down Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The number of people in immigration detention has nearly doubled under the Trump administration, impacting disabled individuals significantly.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
5 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
#voting-rights
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
#nyc-community-boards
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
#iran-war
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship faces strong skepticism from the Supreme Court justices.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship faces strong skepticism from the Supreme Court justices.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
#trump-administration
NYC parents
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
NYC parents
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
4 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
#14th-amendment
Social justice
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Who Was the San Francisco Man Who Sued the US Government 131 Years Ago Over Birthright Citizenship?

The Supreme Court is reviewing the applicability of the 14th Amendment to undocumented migrants' children, referencing the Wong Kim Ark case.
Social justice
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Who Was the San Francisco Man Who Sued the US Government 131 Years Ago Over Birthright Citizenship?

The Supreme Court is reviewing the applicability of the 14th Amendment to undocumented migrants' children, referencing the Wong Kim Ark case.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
5 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
#voter-eligibility
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago
US politics

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.
US Elections
fromPBS News
4 days ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.
US Elections
fromPBS News
4 days ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

A federal judge allowed a Mexican woman to return to the U.S. after her unlawful deportation despite her DACA enrollment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and citizenship without paywalls, relying on public support for funding.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
#democracy
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

Republican supporters of the SAVE America Act describe the law as a commonsense measure to prevent voter fraud, yet it represents a blatant defiance of common sense and a fraudulent seizure of ballot access.
US politics
#trump
fromAxios
3 days ago
US Elections

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump admits Dems will win Congress & presidency unless he's allowed to disenfranchise voters - LGBTQ Nation

Trump warns Republicans that failure to pass the SAVE Act could lead to Democratic control of Congress and the presidency.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump admits Dems will win Congress & presidency unless he's allowed to disenfranchise voters - LGBTQ Nation

Trump warns Republicans that failure to pass the SAVE Act could lead to Democratic control of Congress and the presidency.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

I didn't know that anything had officially changed walking in there. And then being told that I had to provide a passport that I've never had or a birth certificate that's usually tucked away somewhere safe just to cast my vote - which I've done before - it was frustrating.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
[ Load more ]