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Senate Judiciary Committee advances immigration bill with path to citizenship

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 05/23/2013

This week the Senate Judiciary Committee put America one step closer to a modern, common-sense immigration system by advancing S. 744 out of committee with bipartisan support on a vote of 13-5. From the Washington Post: Senate panel approves sweeping immigration reform bill In the words of committee chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy who led the […]

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Optimism from House announcement of immigration bill

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 05/17/2013

Appleseed is very encouraged by news that a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives has reached an agreement in principle on immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for aspiring Americans. While we await the details of the agreement, the announcement marks yet another major breakthrough. Combined with the progress being

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Wide variety of Nebraska perspectives call for immigration laws with path to citizenship

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 04/09/2013

Last week, more than 40 Nebraska organizations gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol to urge common-sense immigration laws that create a clear and inclusive path to citizenship for aspiring Americans. These 40 institutions represented a wide range of Nebraska perspectives, including faith, business, labor, immigrant, civic, civil rights, rural, children and families. Appleseed was proud

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TAKE ACTION: National call-in days for immigration reform!

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 03/13/2013

Join the national call-in days for immigration reform! Make your call today or tomorrow! Call Congress at 877-848-8289 or text “NOW” to 787753. Join supporters across the country, and flex your muscle for common-sense immigration laws with a clear and direct roadmap to citizenship that support Nebraska families, businesses, and communities! As always, your message

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What we all stand to gain from updated immigration laws

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 02/13/2013

The inspiring young immigrant Americans in the audience of last night’s State of the Union address show both what we stand to gain from common-sense immigration laws and what we stand to lose from continued inaction. Their dreams, talents, and commitment to this country are enormous assets. Alan Aleman, a student of biological science, was a guest of Michelle

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Nebraska Cattlemen Promote Immigration Reform

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 02/12/2013

Momentum around immigration reform continues to grow as new voices come forward to promote common-sense immigration laws at the federal level. An article in today’s Lincoln Journal Star highlights the Nebraska Cattlemen’s announcement of their support for positive reform. Leigh cattleman Chuck Folken describes how he has never forgotten the large-scale immigration raid in Grand Island before Christmas 2006:

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The beginning of a real conversation on immigration

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 02/07/2013

NPR’s interview with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Service Employees International Union this week shows the beginning of a real conversation on immigration. As the two groups noted in the interview, “While we may disagree on a number of other issues, on this one we are lock step and working on fixing this

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Nebraska Appleseed welcomes focus on citizenship and momentum for reform

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 01/29/2013

With this week’s major announcements on immigration from a bipartisan group of Senators and President Obama, momentum has never been stronger for immigration reform. We welcome the announcement that Republican and Democratic Senators are prepared to move forward with legislation that includes a roadmap to citizenship for 11 million aspiring Americans currently residing in the United States.

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Take Action! 1/3 of a Second Isn’t Long Enough to Keep Food and Workers Safe

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 11/19/2012

As Thanksgiving preparations begin, take just a moment to help stop a proposed new rule that would make food and workers less safe next year. A new rule proposed by the USDA would increase line speed in poultry plants, giving inspectors only 1/3 of a second to inspect each chicken — risking your food and

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New report highlights dangerous working conditions in Midwest meat and poultry plants

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 10/22/2012

A coalition of more than 50 Midwest human rights organizations, including Nebraska Appleseed, released a new report today that confirms dangerous conditions still exist for food and worker safety in meat and poultry processing plants. The report, titled “Always Working Beyond the Capacity of Our Bodies: Meat and Poultry Processing Work Conditions and Human Rights

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