The official Latinx Caucus of the College Dems of MA, vocalizing the issue that impact the Latinx Community.
The caucus system of the College Democrats of Massachusetts provides college students the unique opportunity to become involved with groups and issues that really matter to them and progressive politics. As the Democratic Party is composed of many coalitions and concerns, the caucus program allows chapters to engage like-minded student organizations and individuals on their respective campuses. Ca
03/12/2018
‘I was blindsided’: How a routine immigration interview turned into an arrest - The Boston Globe Lilian Calderon Jimenez’s arrest was part of a new and aggressive attempt by federal authorities to detain people who are regularly checking in with the government, immigration lawyers say.
03/09/2018
A fantastic article by the The Boston Globe about the unique challenges that Latinxs in Massachusetts face, including the lack of advocacy and activist groups as well as language and citizenship barriers.
Invisible in any language: Mass. Latinos face intense inequality - The Boston Globe The income and home-ownership divide between Latino and white residents is worse here than in any other state.
02/01/2018
Did the State of the Union leave you fuming? Channel that anger into something productive: Call legislators to support the Safe Communities Act! 3 easy ways to participate:
* Go to http://actnow.io/UD4o884 & get patched through
* Dial 617-539-7340 & get patched through
* Look up your legislators here & call directly: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Do it now before you forget & invite friends to do the same!
01/14/2018
5 things you need to know about USCIS & DACA Renewal! Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would resume accepting DACA renewal applications beginning…
01/09/2018
Men like Joe Arpaio, who was convicted for illegally targeting latinxs in Arizona, are completely unfit for office and public life. His candidacy is unacceptable.
Joe Arpaio, the fiery former sheriff from Arizona, will run for Senate The former Maricopa County sheriff became an ally of President Trump with his hard-line views on immigration.
Thank you U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren for standing up for DREAMers and Latinx rights!
12/21/2017
MIT custodian detained by ICE to be released from jail - The Boston Globe It looks like Francisco Rodriguez will be home for Christmas.
12/18/2017
The fight isn't over.
Tell Congress to Protect Dreamers and Pass a Clean Dream Act Now By cancelling DACA, Trump has put 800,000 young people at risk of losing their jobs and being deported from the only country they know as home. This is beyond heartbreaking - it's cruel. Passing the bipartisan Dream Act would protect them.
12/06/2017
People are marching all over the country today. How are you standing up for DREAMers?
Demand Congress pass a !
Learn more about the 2017 iMarch at http://imarch.us.
12/01/2017
Interested in caucusing with the College Democrats of America's Latinx Caucus? Help affect change and advocate for latinxs across the country, and fill out the submission form! The CDA Latinx Caucus is also searching for a secretary for those interested. If you have previously signed up as a CDA Latinx Caucus member, please fill the application out again to maintain membership!
11/01/2017
A.C.L.U. Sues Trump Administration Over Detention of 10-Year-Old Immigrant Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union said the child, who was detained after being stopped in Texas on her way to surgery, was being held unlawfully.