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There is so much chaos unfolding in the refugee and immigrant world right now– refugees being deported to their countries of persecution to immigrants imprisoned in an El Salvador prison– literally mocking the need for due process by the Trump administration. We all are overwhelmed by the constant executive orders and their real impacts onContinue reading “Mothers, Not Criminals!”

ARISE has been closely monitoring all the executive orders brought by the Trump administration since January the 20th. Luckily, some of them are being challenged in the court and others have received stay orders from the Federal Judges. ARISE strongly condemns these executive orders as it believes in the rights of Refugees and Immigrants. ARISEContinue reading “ARISE Condemns the Cruelty of Trump Administration on Refugee and Immigrant Families”

Going against the law and closing the doors partially or fully on migrants who are fleeing violence, persecution, or possible death is not just inhumane but un-American. Biden’s new executive order just does that as it bars immigrants who cross the Southern Border from seeking asylum, a departure from a decade-long protocol, once a “dailyContinue reading “ARISE’s Statement on Biden Administration’s Immigration Executive Action”

ARISE welcomes the Biden Administration’s new “Welcome Corps” initiative to welcome Refugee newcomers. The announcement made by Secretary of State Blinken yesterday (01/19/2023) Welcome Corps – Sponsoring Refugees. Strengthening Communities. is a step in the right direction especially after the disastrous steps by the previous administration that reduced the number of refugees resettled in theContinue reading “ARISE welcomes the Biden Administration’s new “Welcome Corps””