Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last night, Donald Trump addressed the nation and presented his case on what he believes is a humanitarian and national security crisis at the border. In his speech, Trump claimed that “America proudly welcomes millions of lawful immigrants who enrich our society and...
Jan 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
In May of 1869, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the National Woman Suffrage Association with the primary goal of obtaining voting rights for women. This was the beginning of a long and hard fight known as the women’s suffrage movement. On...
Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today, our country’s 116th Congress will be sworn in. For many people, it is the first time they get to see themselves represented in Congress. “When the true diversity of our nation is represented, we see a shift in our communities actually getting what they need:...
Dec 20, 2018 | Opinion, politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, a federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy that prevented immigrants who suffered gang violence or domestic abuse in their home countries from seeking asylum. This all began in June when former Attorney General Jeff...
Dec 19, 2018 | Local News, Opinion
By: Naomi Perez / New Mexico Dream Team I was just eight years old when I learned the harsh reality of immigration in the United States. My grandfather passed away in March of 2009. For some time prior to that, he had been living in Madera, Chihuahua, the Mexican city...
Dec 18, 2018 | Local News, Opinion
By: Naomi Perez / New Mexico Dream Team Her name was Jakelin. Her full name was Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin. She was a 7-year-old girl from rural Guatemala and she died of dehydration in American custody. The little girl and her father were among a group of more...
Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
ALBUQUERQUE – This past weekend, the New Mexico Dream Team held their annual UndocuPosada in Albuquerque to celebrate with the community our organization’s victories this past year while opening conversation about the battles will we face in 2019. This year’s...
Dec 13, 2018 | Opinion, Uncategorized
By: Felipe Rodriguez / NM Dream Team Small backpacks carrying years of luggage, desperation, fear mongering, families, miles walked or sailed, tear gas, borders closed, are all common elements in a migration crisis we have been observing throughout the world. Whether...
Dec 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
NEW MEXICO- This upcoming legislative session will see a proposed bill will that will seek to allow transgender New Mexicans to amend their birth certificate to the gender they identify as, without the requirement of surgery. The Vital Records Modernization Act is...
Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
NEW MEXICO- Yesterday, New Mexico Attorney General, Hector Balderas, co-wrote comments to the proposed “public charge” rule that would severely limit access to public services and assistance to immigrant families. “President Trump has made it clear that he...
