MyMCMedia: Immigration
Montgomery County is known for its diversity with residents from 170 different countries calling the county home. Immigration is a hot topic following the election of President Donald Trump who has moved forward a couple of executive orders that have raised concerns and questions for some residents. It’s a topic that local leaders are talking about in a big way. This blog will keep you posted on the latest immigration news in Montgomery County.
4.13.18 County to Host Citizenship Resource Fair
County to Host Citizenship and Legal Immigration Resource Fair
3.27.18 Panel Discussion Examines Immigrants’ Search for ‘American Promise’
Panel Discussion Examines Immigrants’ Search for ‘American Promise’
3.27.18 AP: Trump to End Deportation Protection for Liberians
Trump will end deportation protections for Liberians, sets March 31, 2019, deadline. https://t.co/fGtZuGCHlg
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) March 27, 2018
2.23.18 Race and Immigration is the focus at Montgomery County Candidates Executive Forum
Need more insight into our candidates views on race and immigration? Come to the Montgomery County Executive Candidates forum Sunday, 2/25 1p-4p at Northwood HS. Candidates will discuss racial equity and immigrant rights. Primary election day is 6/26! https://t.co/PNyZas2vm5
— CUAH (@cuahmcmd) February 14, 2018
1.11.18 Council’s Radio Show to Discuss Ending Temporary Protected Status
Can the Maryland General Assembly Help Undocumented Immigrants?
Delegate Says Maryland Legislature Could Convene Session to Assist Immigrants (VIDEO)
7.20.17 CASA to Host Citizenship Fair on July 22
6.28.17 32BJ SEIU Responds to Supreme Court’s Travel Ban Announcement
32BJ SEIU Responds to Supreme Court’s Travel Ban Announcement
6.6.17 Community Foundation Fund Raises $300K of $500K Sought
5.4.17 Concerned About Resources Prompts Dialogue on Immigration
5.1.17 Thousands Rally to Support International Workers’ Day and Immigration
Thousands Rally to Support International Workers’ Day and Immigration
4.21.17 Immigration is One Topic of Concern During Town Hall Meeting in Silver Spring
Immigration is One Topic of Concern During Town Hall in Silver Spring (VIDEO)
4.6.17 Contreras: ICE Shouldn’t Arrest Undocumented Immigrants Victims of Crime
Contreras: ICE Shouldn’t Arrest Undocumented Immigrants Victims of Crime
3.16.17 Community Foundation Raising Money to Help Immigrants
3.16.17 AP: Maryland judge rejects Trump’s revised measure that bans travel targeting six predominantly Muslim countries
Maryland judge rejects Trump’s revised measure that bans travel targeting six predominantly Muslim countries. https://t.co/AAIFqW2aF2 pic.twitter.com/Gc4ZIoJIfh
— AP South U.S. Region (@APSouthRegion) March 16, 2017
3.10.17 Why Immigration Status is Not A Concern for Police Chief Tom Manger (VIDEO)
Why Immigration Status is Not a Concern for Police Chief Tom Manger (VIDEO)
3.7.17 Residents Weigh in on Proposed Immigration Ordinance in Rockville
Residents Weigh In on Proposed Immigration Ordinance in Rockville
3.6.17 What Does President Trump’s New Executive Order Mean?
3.1.17 Office of Community Partnerships Announces Launch of New FAQ Guide for Immigration Updates
Office of Community Partnerships Announces Launch of New FAQ Guide for Immigration Updates
2.27.17 Washington Post: Montgomery County Struggles to Strike a Balance in the Nation’s Immigration Fight
Montgomery County struggles to strike a balance in the nation’s immigration fight https://t.co/T8wp7lAmJ9
— Bill Turque (@bturque) February 27, 2017
2.27.17 Chuck Short Discusses County’s Stance on Immigration (VIDEO)
Chuck Short Discusses County’s Stance on Immigration (VIDEO)
2.25.17 U.S. Rep. John Delaney Discusses Reaction to DHS Memos on Immigration
U.S. Rep. John Delaney Discusses Reaction to DHS Memos on Immigration (VIDEO)
2.22.17 Bethesda Beat: Leggett Opposes State Bill That Would Prevent Local Law Enforcement from Participating in Federal Immigration Enforcement
MoCo Exec Ike Leggett explains why he opposes state bill aimed at curtailing Trump policies in Maryland #mdpolitics https://t.co/HiiQz3WhbQ
— Bethesda Beat (@BethesdaBeat) February 22, 2017
2.22.17 Jud Ashman Says There’s No Need to Call Gaithersburg A Sanctuary City
Mayor Jud Ashman Says There’s No Need to Call Gaithersburg A Sanctuary City
2.21.17 Union Leader Jaime Contreras Condemns New DHS Deportation Plan
Union Leader Jaime Contreras Condemns New DHS Deportation Plan
2.21.17: DHS Secretary Signs Memos Cracking Down on Immigration
2.17.17 AP: Memo says Trump considering mobilizing National Guard for immigration roundups
Draft memo obtained by @AP outlines proposal to use 100K National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants: https://t.co/XD1i1uuyPt
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) February 17, 2017
2.17.17 Trump says he’ll issue a new executive order on immigration by next week
President Trump promises to roll out a new immigration executive order next week https://t.co/pOJzpeYBmA pic.twitter.com/sFP1aEKEP4
— CNN (@CNN) February 17, 2017
2.16.17 Across the USA: Protests, closures on a #DayWithoutImmigrants
Across the USA: Protests, closures on a #DayWithoutImmigrants https://t.co/gDxvR9DrfT pic.twitter.com/jqtcanmE2j
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 17, 2017
2.13.17 Berliner Says Montgomery Searching for Proper Response to Immigration Raids (VIDEO)
Berliner Says Montgomery Searching for Proper Response to Immigration Raids (VIDEO)
2.9.17 Rockville hosts a Town Hall meeting to discuss the city’s diversity.
Rockville Schedules a Town Hall Meeting on Diversity for Feb. 9 (VIDEO)
2.8.17 County Executive Ike Leggett and Council President Berliner reassure residents with immigration concerns.
Leggett Asserts County Will Make No Changes to Immigration Policies (VIDEO)
Montgomery County Leaders to Discuss Immigration Strategy Today (VIDEO)
2.7.17 Damascus principal addresses racist incidents in a letter to the community.
2.6.17 MCPS student leaders discuss policy.
Students to Discuss Public Policy Issues at Emerging Leaders Public Policy Forum on Feb. 7 & Feb. 8
2.6.17 MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith’s shares his reaction to President Trump’s executive orders.
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith Discusses Federal Executive Orders (VIDEO)
2.6.17 Council President Roger Berliner leads off his weekly briefing with an important message about immigration.
2.3.17 Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart on priorities for her “sanctuary city.”
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart Discusses Priorities Under New Trump Administration (VIDEO)
Feb. 1 Montgomery College President Statement on Executive Order
Montgomery College President Releases Statement on Executive Order on Immigration Restrictions
Leggett Reassures Montgomery County Residents of All Cultures and Faiths in Happy New Year Video
Jan. 30 Local Leaders issue joint statement
Local Leaders Address Community Concerns About Immigration in Joint Statement
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh Condemns Trump’s Immigration Ban
Jan. 28 Congressman Sarbanes
Congressman Sarbanes Releases Statement about President Trump’s Refugee Ban
Jan. 26 Takoma Park Mayor
Takoma Park Mayor Addresses Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration
Navarro Denounces President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
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