The Border Patrol cell where Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez collapsed and died of flu. Photo: Weslaco Police Department. 16-year-old Guatemalan migrant Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez lay dead in a south Texas holding cell for over four hours before guards checked on him. Carlos died of flu while being…
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency lacked proper tracking technology when separating over 5,400 children from their families between 2017 – 2018. Photo: Gerald L. Nino, Wikimedia Commons A new government report confirms that over 5,400 migrant children were separated from their families, and the plan was…
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is having trouble connecting with Latinos. Photo: Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons Democratic presidential candidate and frontrunner Joe Biden who has already qualified for the next Democratic presidential primary debate on Dec. 19, is having a problem connecting with the Hispanic community. At a…
Undocumented metal worker Delmar Joel Ramirez Palma was deported to Honduras after filing suit for damages caused by the Oct. 12 New Orleans Hard Rock building collapse. Photo: Wikimedia Construction site whistleblower Delmar Joel Ramirez Palma was deported to his native Honduras on Nov. 29 after being arrested…
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency has refused to follow CDC recommendations to vaccinate migrants for influenza at detainment centers. Photo: Gerald L. Nino, Wikimedia Commons Despite noting the spread of influenza at migrant detention centers last winter, and recommendations that all detainees receive flu vaccines after…
Jilmar Ramos-Gomez is a decorated Marine veteran who was detained by ICE for 3 days and faced possible deportation before his citizenship was recognized. Photo: ACLU Michigan. The Grand Rapids City Commission granted a settlement of $190,000 on November 12th to Marine veteran Jilmar Ramos-Gomez, after he was…
Over half of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley student body will be eligible to attend college free of charge in school year 2020-2021. Photo: Vasiliy Koloda, Unsplash. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will provide free tuition for students from households that make less…
Texas based non-profit RAICES paid out $2.1 million to bail out over 200 ICE detainees on November 20th, or “Fall Freedom Day”. Photo: Matthew Ansley, Unsplash An advocacy group raised $2.1 million to release around 200 detained immigrants and bring attention to the large number of asylum seekers…
A mere block away from the White House, a new D.C. restaurant Immigrant Food opens to promote immigrant causes and elevate diversity of cuisine right in Trump’s backyard.. Photo courtesy of Immigrant Food On November 12th the Washington D.C. restaurant called Immigrant Food, which owners call “gastroadvocacy,” opened…
Investing in Latinas and #LatinaEqualPayDay is crucial for fixing the pay gap and ensuring a healthier economy in the United States. Photo by Lovefreund The gender pay gap continues to negatively impact women, but Latinas feel the consequences harder. Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, which marks the amount…
