On April 9, G. Russel “Rusty” Childress, head of the nativist group Remember 1986 (R86), took to his group’s Facebook page to vent: “We cannot afford to become a Country of Entitlement by, [sic] and for the outlaws: The Illegal … Continued
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Flocking Together: Jason Richwine & the Legacy of the Pioneer Fund’s “Race Realism”
In the fall of 1990, Jared Taylor wrote to John Tanton, father of the established anti-immigrant movement, in search of advice regarding the launch of the New Century Foundation (NCF)–a group that, under his own leadership, Talyor hoped would eventually … Continued
Rep. King & HIRC Members Hold Presser to Reiterate Nativist Stance, Opposition to Gang of 8 Bill
Earlier this morning, a group of House Republicans held a news conference to voice opposition to the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S.744) currently being considered in the Senate. The conference was led by Rep. Steve King (R-IA). Joining … Continued
“New” Black Anti-Immigrant Group Emerges to Challenge Congressional Black Caucus
The African American Leadership Council (AALC), the latest front group to emerge from the John Tanton network of anti-immigrant efforts, held a press conference Wednesday morning to add their voice of opposition to the recently revealed immigration reform bill. The … Continued
HIRC Chairman Softening Position on Immigration
In an interview earlier this week, Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) admitted that he had adjusted his stance on immigration – “I’ve changed,” he said. There is a reason why the Texas representative’s change of heart is notable: he is the … Continued
John Morton Resigns to Open Gourmet Snail Farm
Late last night, John Morton, the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sent a heartfelt missive to his agents and dozens of congressional staff preceding his official resignation today. In hopes of offering the public a rare opportunity to look … Continued
Cross-Post: Immigrants Held in Solitary Cells, Often for Weeks
Upon releasing a report with Physicians for Human Rights, The National Immigrant Justice Center launched a petition campaign asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to “end the use of solitary confinement in immigration detention.” The “End Solitary Confinement in Immigration … Continued
Michelle Bachmann, Others to Attend ‘Prayer and Patriotism’ Event
On April 19 and 20, the Liberty Counsel will host The Awakening 2013, “an in-depth Prayer and Patriotism event” in Oviedo, Florida. While the event will prominently feature members of the religious right, members of the anti-immigrant and anti-Islam/-Muslim movements will … Continued
In Colorado, TRUST Passes House, Driver’s Licenses Bill to be Introduced Next Week
UPDATE: In Colorado, TRUST passes house, driver’s licenses bill to be introduced next week It’s a busy legislative season in Colorado this year for immigrant rights advocates, with three significant bills making their way through the statehouse, and one tabled until … Continued
Supporting Working Families with Immigration Reform
The AFL-CIO and the SEIU, two of the nations largest union federations, are standing up to republicans and business groups for fair wages in federal immigration reform. While the group of bipartisan Senators, called the “Gang of 8,” working on … Continued