“We cannot tie immigrants, tie the value of immigrants, to their utility to us. … [They], first and foremost, are people, and the fact that there are people is enough to advocate for them.”
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Local attorneys spread awareness about increase in scams targeting immigrants
Immigration attorneys in the Roaring Fork Valley are spreading awareness about a recent rise in scams and extortion targeting immigrants in Colorado and across the country. An increase in federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration this year has resulted in heightened fear and insecurity for many immigrants, which can make people more vulnerable to […]
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Advocates and attorneys see uptick in community reports of ICE activity, but caution the spread of misinformation
Aspen Public Radio’s All Things Considered anchor Halle Zander spoke with Social Justice Reporter Eleanor Bennett about the latest reports and her conversations with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), local law enforcement agencies, immigration attorneys, and advocacy groups.