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Category: Inmigración

Posted inImmigration

Latino community celebrates Senate vote on driver’s license bill

by Gerardo Beltrán Salinas May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

After learning the results of Thursday’s Senate’s vote (35-8 in favor), no one could contain the joy and celebrations that broke out, with hugs, tears, and dancing.

Posted inInmigración

Comunidad latina celebran votación en la Casa del Estado sobre licencias de conducir

by Gerardo Beltrán Salinas May 9, 2022May 10, 2022

Una senadora se salió de libreto y envió mensaje en español. En la sala se escuchaban los gritos de los manifestantes desde la calle y luego de la votación la galería del Senado estalló entre aplausos y abrazos.

Posted inImmigration

New Bedford area immigrants eager to learn about process for getting their driver’s licenses

by Anastasia E. Lennon May 9, 2022May 10, 2022

If the bill becomes law, it would not take effect until July of 2023. For now, Helena DaSilva Hughes of the Immigrants Assistance Center is focused on ensuring the community continues to receive accurate information.

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Trabajadora ‘esencial’ de New Bedford obtiene su recompensa del estado

by Gerardo Beltrán Salinas April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

Los inmigrantes que trabajan en la industria pesquera de New Bedford y en otros lugares fueron excluidos de la ayuda pandémica.

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Esenciales pero excluidos

by Julia Preston and Ariel Goodman February 1, 2022February 2, 2022

Los inmigrantes llevan mariscos a las mesas de Estados Unidos, pero muchos han sido excluidos de las ayudas de la pandemia al igual que sus hijos, que son ciudadanos estadounidenses

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