Analysis: Supreme Court's Muslim Ban Ruling Another Stain on Our Nation's History
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The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Trump v. Hawaii upholding President Trump’s third Muslim Ban is the latest shameful stain on our nation’s history. Once again, the Court affirmed a policy rooted in xenophobia and bigotry. Once again, a Court majority has lost sight of our highest values and our Constitution.
Arrest after Plot to Bomb Colorado Synagogue; “It’s okay to be white” Signs on Tennessee Campus; Acid Attack on Latino Man
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An avowed white supremacist in Colorado was arrested after federal investigators uncovered a plot to bomb an historic synagogue. Officials at aTennessee university are investigating after signs saying “It’s okay to be white”appeared around campus. A man in Milwaukee is facing felony hate-crime charges for allegedly throwing acid on a Latino man.
Arrest of United Constitutional Patriots Leader Renews Concerns Over Border Vigilantes
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The arrest occurred just days after members of the groupattracted attention for detaining at gunpoint several hundred asylum-seeking migrants and families crossing the border in Texas.
As we step away from Yom Kippur, it is a moment when the American Jewish community accepts responsibility for our sins of the past year and prepares to start anew.
Bring Malala, Ferguson, Unaccompanied Minors and Ebola into the Classroom
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Malala. Ferguson. Immigration. Ebola. Voter ID Laws. Climate Change. These are just a few of the topics teachers are regularly and actively bringing into their…
Criticism of immigrant policy is not an excuse to undermine the humanity of others with the kind of vitriol that dominated the internet, especially Twitter, after the Atlanta…
Congress Needs to Act to Save the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
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The Trump Administration isconsidering slashing refugee admissions to the U.S. to zero next year, essentially halting the U.S. refugee admissions program.
Contrarrestando la Ola de Odio Contra la Comunidad Latina
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Para ayudar a contrarrestar la ola de odio dirigida a los inmigrantes latinos y mexicanos, el año pasado ADL firmó un Memorando de Entendimiento con el gobierno de México para proporcionar capacitación a los 50 consulados mexicanos en los Estados Unidos.
Diverse and Complex Narratives Cultivate Empathy and Action
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A new study from Define Americanhighlights the importance of narrative stories as a catalyst for fostering empathy and motivating action; the learning can be applied to other narratives used in the classroom.
Extreme Anti-Immigrant Groups Oppose Mass. Bill to Protect Immigrant Rights
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A recent hearing on a legislative proposal in Massachusetts that would ensure that state and local resources are not used for federal immigration enforcement attracted hundreds of activists.
Fighting Hate for Good: ADL 2019 National Leadership Summit (NLS)
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ADL volunteer leaders from across the country came together to lobby and advocate around countering hate. They learned from and were inspired by subject matter experts, Members of Congress, civil rights activists, journalists and authors during the keynote plenary speeches and panels.
How We're Countering the Wave of Hate Against Latinos
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To help counter the wave of hate targeting Latino immigrants, ADL signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Mexico to provide training to the 50 Mexican Consulates in the U.S.
Listen to the Voices of Immigrant and Muslim Youth
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It is important to listen to voices of young immigrants in order to understand their fears, their experiences, their plight and their humanity so that we can promote school communities that respect, protect and fight for them.