Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Mask Master

Mask Master Thursday, May 14   NOORANI'S NOTES     First of all, thank you so much to everyone sending along the local stories you are seeing. We can’t always fit them in, but the local reporting adds an important perspective to the Notes. (This is also a remind…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Unaccompanied Sisters

Unaccompanied Sisters Wednesday, May 13   NOORANI'S NOTES     Immigrants with H-1B and other “skilled-worker” visas who were laid off or furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic will be forced to leave the country if they aren’t rehired quickly, reports Miriam…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Arcane and Secretive

Arcane and Secretive Tuesday, May 12   NOORANI'S NOTES     We’re entering a critical moment in the spread of COVID-19. Infection rates are spiking outside major metropolitan areas while governors relax restrictions in places like Alabama, Kentucky, Iowa, Missou…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Haiti

Haiti Monday, May 11   NOORANI'S NOTES     Last week, Chief Mike Tupper of Marshalltown, Iowa, wrote in the Des Moines Register: “In addition to our seniors, our children and people struggling financially, one of our most vulnerable groups of residents is the im…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, May 8, 2020

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, May 8, 2020 First Detainee Dies of Coronavirus in ICE Custody as the Disease Continues to Spread   Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, May 8, 2020 is now posted.  …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Meals

Meals Friday, May 8   NOORANI'S NOTES     New this morning: The Trump administration is moving to expand its restrictions on immigration and leave them in place “for months or even years to come,” Michelle Hackman and Andrew Restuccia report for The Wall Street …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Essential

Essential Thursday, May 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     A migrant from El Salvador died in federal custody yesterday from COVID-19, marking the first death of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee, report Maria Santana and Catherine E. Shoichet at CN…

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  Amgad Naguib, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 3:05 PM

#AllOfUS Campaign Gains Traction with New Members, Video Launch

Broad coalition highlights contributions of immigrants amid pandemic   For Immediate Release        Contact: Amgad Naguib, 202-550-4877 May 6, 2020 #AllOfUS Campaign Gains Traction with New Members, Video Launch WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following its launch last…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 3:05 PM

“On the same team”

“On the same team” Wednesday, May 6   NOORANI'S NOTES     Writing for USA Today, Mirtha Santana of the RiseBoro Community Partnership in Brooklyn shares the story of her father Perfecto Santana, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who recently passed away. …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Frontline

Frontline Tuesday, May 5   NOORANI'S NOTES     In normal times, millions of small financial transactions happen every day as immigrants across the world wire portions of their paychecks to loved ones back home, Monica Campbell reports for The World. But things h…

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  Ali Noorani · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 12:39 PM

Why #GivingTuesdayNow matters now more than ever:

Why #GivingTuesdayNow matters now more than ever: In times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together.   GIVING TUESDAY NOW     Dear John,    In times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together.    Today, on #GivingTuesd…

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  Beth Sears · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Join us for #GivingTuesdayNow tomorrow!

Join us for #GivingTuesdayNow tomorrow! Tomorrow is the big day where we come together to support communities and nonprofits through #GivingTuesdayNow.   GIVING TUESDAY NOW     Dear John,   Tomorrow is the big day where we come together to support communities …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Policing COVID-19

Policing COVID-19 Monday, May 4   NOORANI'S NOTES     Let’s start with something unifying and uplifting (before we get to walls, Stephen Miller, and impossible choices): A Bishop, a Rabbi, an Islamic ethical advisor and the president of the Texas Buddhist Associ…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, May 1, 2020

Immigration themes in Washington this week Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, May 1, 2020 is now posted.  You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-friday-may-1-2020/ All the …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 2:48 PM

"But I Love America"

"But I Love America" Noorani's Notes Friday Edition   NOORANI'S NOTES     History teaches us that in moments of crisis — including viral pandemics — some in society will push to demonize the “other.” After the devastation wrought by the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Lack of Care

Lack of Care Noorani's Notes Thursday Edition   NOORANI'S NOTES     As many have feared, COVID-19 is marching through immigration detention facilities — and making its way south of the border. But before we get to that, an important lawsuit: The Mexican America…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Noorani's Notes: #AllofUS

New campaign highlights immigrant contributions, Evangelicals speak out against immigration suspension, Trump targets "sanctuary cities"   Whether their families have been in the U.S. for months or for generations, doctors, nurses, home health aides, cleaner…

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  Amgad Naguib, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 1:42 PM

#AllOfUS are Essential to Beating COVID-19

Broad coalition highlights contributions of immigrants amid pandemic   For Immediate Release        Contact: Amgad Naguib, 202-550-4877 April 29, 2020 #AllOfUS are Essential to Beating COVID-19 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad coalition of faith, civil rights, b…

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  Marcela Aguirre · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Will you be part of this global day of unity with us?

Next Tuesday, May 5th, the National Immigration Forum is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving – and we need your help! National Immigration Forum Dear John,   Next Tuesday, May 5th, the National Immigration Forum is pa…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Noorani's Notes: Tinderbox

Family separation concerns, Rohingya refugees stranded, Farming in the Heartland   Family separation is back in focus following the reassigning of Jonathan Hayes from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HH…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Noorani's Notes: Global Food Systems

Shutting down asylum, Immigrants and citizens denied pandemic relief, Adapting to new jobs   President Trump has been trying to shut down the asylum system at the southern border for three years — and during the COVID-19 pandemic, he has effectively succeede…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, April 24, 2020

Trump Calls for Immigration Ban, Issues Proclamation Restricting Green Cards Following an April 20 presidential tweet promising to “temporarily suspend immigration into the United States,” President Trump issued a proclamation suspending new immigrants Hello all, The National Immigration …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Noorani's Notes: The Other Curve

More immigration restrictions anticipated, California governor sued, A closer look at Trump's proclamation   Following President Trump’s order suspending some types of immigration for at least 60 days, acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is now sugg…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Noorani's Notes: Crowdsourcing

Trump's proclamation, Decrease in visas, ICE denies parole   Late yesterday, the White House released a proclamation, “Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak.” Th…

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  Amgad Naguib, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 12:43 AM

Trump’s Proclamation: Ineffective Policy, Dangerous Message

National Immigration Forum For Immediate Release        Contact: Amgad Naguib, 202-550-4877 Apr. 22, 2020 Trump’s Proclamation: Ineffective Policy, Dangerous Message WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump today signed a proclamation barring certain immi…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Noorani's Notes: Tulsa Heroes

Trump's immigration distraction, Undocumented students barred from relief, Homeschooling struggles   Following his announcement on Twitter late Monday night, President Trump yesterday explained that his order to suspend immigration will bar new immigrants se…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Noorani's Notes: Padre Jesus

Trump moves to suspend immigration, TPS protections,Spouses of immigrants denied relief   President Trump took to Twitter late last night to announce that he plans to “temporarily suspend immigration” via executive order — supposedly to protect American jobs…

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April 20, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Noorani's Notes: Mohamed and Yasin

Idaho's essential workers, COVID deportations, Hunger strikes in ICE detention   As thousands of immigrants are deported by the federal government amid the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns are growing over those who have been sent back home while sick with the vi…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, April 17, 2020

Taxpaying Immigrants Denied Coronavirus Checks ICE Releases Some Migrants, But Many Remain in Detention Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 17, 2020 is now posted.  You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationfor…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Noorani's Notes: "We are all in this together"

Eminent domain at the border, Detainees released, Excluded from the stimulus   The Trump administration is ramping up eminent domain efforts for wall construction along the southern border, despite stay-at-home orders sweeping the country. Nick Fouriezos re…

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April 16, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Noorani's Notes: South Dakota

Stephen Miller's influence, South Dakota hotspot, California stimulus   Containing the spread of COVID-19 through testing is a challenge — especially within immigrant communities where people may be reluctant to seek treatment due to the Trump administration…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Noorani's Notes: 20%

Evangelicals urge detainee release, Remittances at risk, H-1B issues   The nation’s leading evangelical organizations are calling on the Trump administration to release detained immigrants “who do not pose a threat to public safety” amid the coronavirus pand…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Noorani's Notes: Contributing

Detainees at risk, Deportation continue, Public charge fears   At least 19 children and two employees at a Chicago immigration detention facility have tested positive for COVID-19, reports Melissa Sanchez for ProPublica Illinois. Holly Cooper, co-director of…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Noorani's Notes: Story County

Foreign health workers delayed, Immigrant communities struggle, Farmworkers at risk   Hospitals are scrambling to find medical professionals amidst a shortage, but many foreign physicians and nurses are being prevented from filling the void, Miriam Jordan an…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, April 10, 2020

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, April 10, 2020       FORUM LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 10, 2020 is now po…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Noorani's Notes: California Cares

Refugees at Risk, Citizenship Delayed, Essential Workers at Risk   The Trump administration wants to require individuals who apply to sponsor immigrant family members to hand over their bank account information to the government, Stef W. Kight reports for Ax…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Noorani's Notes: 400 Children

Refugees stepping up, Community support in Dallas, DACA contributions   Let’s start with something inspirational. In the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, “a working-class global village of immigrant and refugee families who speak about two dozen langu…

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  Magen Wetmore, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Health Care Workers Call for Immigration Solutions

National Immigration Forum For Immediate Release   Contact: Magen Wetmore, 813-451-6152 Apr. 8, 2020 Health Care Workers Call for Immigration Solutions A recording of today’s call is available here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress and the Trump administ…

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  Beth Sears · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 8:22 PM

JUST-LAUNCHED: The Forum, a new quarterly newsletter by the National Immigration Forum

JUST-LAUNCHED: The Forum, a new quarterly newsletter by the National Immigration Forum I’m excited to share with you the first installment of The Forum, a quarterly newsletter that features updates from the National Immigration Forum.     …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Noorani's Notes: Hotspot

Immigrants in health care, Health risks in custody, CBP challenges   At 2 p.m. ET today, the National immigration Forum is hosting a press call with health care leaders to discuss the critical role immigrants are playing on the frontlines of the response to …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Noorani's Notes: 10,000 Physicians

Immigrants excluded from stimulus, physicians turned away, CBP and ICE outbreaks   The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is intended to help either citizens or people with green cards or work visas — but not the country’s roughly 8 million undocumented …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Noorani's Notes: Needed & Essential

Essential and undocumented, the fate of DACA, testing in South Texas   Undocumented immigrants are among those hit “first — and worst” by COVID-19’s economic impact, reports Tracy Jan for The Washington Post. Millions of undocumented immigrants “working in c…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, April 3, 2020

Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, April 3, 2020 is now posted.  You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-friday-april-3-2020/ All the best, Danilo  LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN - …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Noorani's Notes: Paying it Forward

Amid a pandemic, immigrants are working essential jobs but still excluded from stimulus   When writing about the contributions of the undocumented during the COVID-19 pandemic and making the case for what the community deserves, if not requires, I’m not sure…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Noorani's Notes: Strawberry Season

Some Relief in New Jersey, Christians Combating Racism, Essential Farmworkers   New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Wednesday granting “temporary licenses to doctors from foreign countries who are in ‘good standing’” to help the state du…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Noorani's Notes: Census Day

Deporting coronavirus patients, farmworkers on the front lines, Census Day   A federal judge yesterday ordered the release of 10 chronically ill immigrants in Pennsylvania from government custody, noting it would be “unconscionable and possibly barbaric” to …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Noorani's Notes: "Like sitting ducks"

Syrians Stepping Up to Help, Rapid-fire Deportations, The Vulnerability of Those in Detention   Many industries are struggling these days amidst COVID-19, especially local journalism. As much as the national papers paint immigration’s big picture, local outl…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Noorani's Notes: Nurses Denied

How DACA recipients are critical during the coronavirus crisis   Rising concerns over the spread of the coronavirus in federal detention facilities is spurring legal action. U.S. District Court Judge Dolly M. Gee, who monitors adherence to the 1997 Flores a…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 10:42 PM

Legislative Bulletin - Friday, March 27, 2020

Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, March 27, 2020 is now posted.  You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-friday-march-27-2020/ All the best, Danilo  LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Noorani's Notes: "Appalling"

Experts speak out against immigration detention amid the COVID-19 pandemic   Yesterday, the Forum hosted a press call with public health, faith, law enforcement and business leaders urging the Trump administration and Congress to protect the health and well-…

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