In the News – NDLON

Immigrant rights groups mobilize to Defend Sanctuary at first hearing in Sessions’ lawsuit vs. CA

By Armando Carmona June 19, 2018

On June 20, the U.S. District court in Sacramento will hold the first hearing in the Trump administration’s widely-criticized lawsuit challenging parts of three pro-immigrant laws in California. Outside of the hearing, community groups from across the state will stage a vibrant rally, complete with musical performances, to celebrate immigrants’ resilience and to honor California’s values of compassion and inclusion.

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Hearings in Two Major Lawsuits Involving Trump Administration and Immigration Happening this Week

By Armando Carmona June 19, 2018

In the court of public opinion, we have approached a tipping point. The entire country is uniting to condemn Trump’s grotesque policies, which have created a human rights crisis on US soil. This week, immigrants and their attorneys will have an opportunity in federal court to defend core constitutional values. I don’t doubt that we will prevail.

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NDLON Response to Mayor’s Selection of New LAPD Chief: New LAPD Chief Has An Obligation to Reform LAPD Policies

By Armando Carmona June 4, 2018

Today, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that he has chosen Michel Moore to be the next LAPD Chief of Police, replacing Chief Charlie Beck who will step down later this month. In response, Emi MacLean, NDLON Staff Attorney, issued the following statement:

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Coalition of OC Groups Respond to Trump’s Racism

By Salvador G Sarmiento May 17, 2018

In response to Donald Trump’s remarks calling immigrants animals, the undersigned organizations, representing a broad spectrum of OC’s faith, immigrant, community, and civil rights groups, released the following statement

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In the midst of Racist Tirade, John Kelly Agrees TPS Holders Deserve Citizenship

By Armando Carmona May 11, 2018

Last night, John Kelly, President Trumps Chief or Staff and former Secretary of Homeland Security said in an NPR interview that TPS holders should be given a path to Citizenship. In Response, Pablo Alvarado, Director of NDLON issued the following statement…

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Trump Tweets Only Strengthen California Policy

By Armando Carmona April 18, 2018

In response, Pablo Alvarado, Director of NDLON issued the following statement: “Trump’s tweets against California might win the news cycle on talk radio, but his attacks only strengthen the resolve and cohesiveness of efforts to advance immigrant rights in California. Simply put, his bullying doesn’t work over here. We’re not scared of him or his tweets, and we don’t fall for his efforts to scare and divide people…”

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NDLON in the News

Immigrant rights groups mobilize to Defend Sanctuary at first hearing in Sessions’ lawsuit vs. CA

Hearings in Two Major Lawsuits Involving Trump Administration and Immigration Happening this Week

NDLON Response to Mayor’s Selection of New LAPD Chief: New LAPD Chief Has An Obligation to Reform LAPD Policies

Coalition of OC Groups Respond to Trump’s Racism

In the midst of Racist Tirade, John Kelly Agrees TPS Holders Deserve Citizenship

Trump Tweets Only Strengthen California Policy