Rhode Island passes law protecting DACA recipients’ ability to obtain drivers licenses
October 31, 2019

Rhode Island passes law protecting DACA recipients’ ability to obtain drivers licenses

Rhode Island Dreamers with current or past DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status will now be...

Silent vigil held in opposition to family separation policy at the border
June 14, 2018

Silent vigil held in opposition to family separation policy at the border

“I do this in part because someday my grandchildren will read about this in the history books...

Senate committee moves legislation that will continue driver’s licenses for Dreamers
May 16, 2018

Senate committee moves legislation that will continue driver’s licenses for Dreamers

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed S2678a, which will allow DACA recipients to continue driving legally in Rhode...

As Trump administration undermines the census, local leaders encourage Rhode Islanders to participate
October 31, 2019

As Trump administration undermines the census, local leaders encourage Rhode Islanders to participate

Providence County is the only location in the United States that will be conducting a test run...

The time has passed for Congress to act on DACA
March 6, 2018

The time has passed for Congress to act on DACA

Yesterday marked the deadline that President Donald Trump gave Congress to create a legislative solution for those...

Lilian Calderon describes her processing, orientation and detention by ICE
February 14, 2018

Lilian Calderon describes her processing, orientation and detention by ICE

“It was just a routine interview,” said Lilian Calderon. “We didn’t think anything of it.” On January...

ACLU seeks release of Lilian Calderon in federal court
February 6, 2018

ACLU seeks release of Lilian Calderon in federal court

BREAKING 2018-02-06 11:20AM: Judge bars removal of Calderon outside Massachusetts while the suit is pending.  The judge’s...

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