Immigration
Residents respond to President Trump’s remarks on El Paso shooting
The Latest in Immigrant Fearmongering by this Administration
Responding to the White House press release, the Cato Institute quickly pointed out: “In our updated terrorism information that runs through the end of 2017, we found that a total of 155 people were killed on U.S. soil in terrorist attacks since January 1, 2002, 34 of them by foreign-born terrorists and 121 of them by domestic terrorists.“
Blumenthal: Trumps s—hole comment is racism masquerading poorly as immigration policy | TheHill
Our Immigrants, Our Strength
In the aftermath of an explosive device going off in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York last weekend, and other attacks in cities throughout the world, we recognize that the security of all our residents is paramount in large, open, democratic societies. But it is wrong to characterize immigrant and refugee communities as radical and dangerous. Therefore, we must continue to pursue an inclusive approach to resettlement in order to combat the growing tide of xenophobic language around the globe. Such language will lead only to the increased marginalization of our immigrant communities, and without making us any safer.Ignore the xenophobia. Newcomers make New York, Paris and London healthier and more vibrant.