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.
Tag: immigration
Posted inImmigration
New Bedford area immigrants eager to learn about process for getting their driver’s licenses
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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Gov candidate Diehl echoes GOP concerns with immigrant licensing bill
The measure would allow immigrants without legal status to apply for and obtain a standard driver’s license if they show a foreign passport or consular ID and certain other documents.
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Mass. senators optimistic about passage of immigrant licensing bill
Versions of the license access bill have been filed on Beacon Hill for almost 20 years. It’s been the subject of a fierce advocacy push, including a hunger strike by activists at one point in 2020.
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Advocates rally at State House, urging Senate to vote on immigrant driver’s licenses
Helena DaSilva Hughes, president of the Immigrants Assistance Center in New Bedford, said Thursday’s march was intended to remind state Senators of the urgency in bringing the legislation to a vote.
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House approves bill for immigrant driver’s licenses by 120-36 vote
Proponents say the measure ensures all drivers in Massachusetts are licensed and trained to operate motor vehicles while opponents argue it allows undocumented people to more easily live in the state illegally.
Posted inInmigración
Esenciales pero excluidos
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