If you are looking a for a great overview of the current debate over immigration in the U.S., I highly recommend Ali Noorani’s book, “There Goes the Neighborhood.” Washington Post review of book can be found here.
Month: June 2017
Trump travel ban takes effect
A sampling of recent news coverage related to the U.S. travel ban coming into effect:
Washington Post’s story on the Trump travel ban, which took effect Thursday night.
“Travel ban finally takes effect. What to expect on the first day” (San Diego Union-Tribune, July 1, 2017).
“Trump travel ban comes into effect for six countries” (BBC News, June 30, 2017)
“As Trump travel ban goes into effect, lawsuits begin” (USA Today, June 30, 2017)
“Trump’s Travel Ban Is Set To Take Effect On Thursday” (NPR, June 29, 2017)
The world is experiencing the largest movement of refugees since WWII and in the U.S. immigrants and refugees have become a flashpoint for politics and policy across the country and in the nation’s capital. At one level, I started this blog to serve as a filter and one-stop shop for the latest news and commentary about refugee and immigration issues. But at a more personal level, I hope the blog will help people understand that refugees and immigrants have the same hopes and dreams as we all do: A better life for themselves and their families. Their stories deserve to be told.
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The Immigration and Refugee News Digest 