Nearly 205K Deportations of Parents of U.S. Citizens in Just Over Two Years

[sheshe2]

The federal government conducted more than 200,000 deportations of parents who said their children are U.S. citizens in a timespan of just over two years, according to new data obtained by Colorlines.com. The figures represent the longest view to date of the scale of parental deportation.

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We are in a crisis situation in which we need to start taking action immediately to prevent these needless and often-times permanent separations of American children from their families,” California Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard said in an interview with Colorlines.com. Roybal-Allard, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, introduced legislation last year that would protect detained and deported immigrant parents from losing their children.

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Families Torn Apart

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Zayas said that when children follow their parents to Mexico, the country where most deportees are from, they often struggle with stigma and deep poverty. “Many of their parents fled poverty, fled government oppression and when they return, they return to these origins. That puts kids at risk.”

It’s clear, however, that a disturbing number of children are separated from their families for significant stretches of time, and some permanently. A Colorlines.com investigation released in November 2011 estimated that there were at least 5,100 children in foster care who faced significant barriers to reunifying with their detained and deported parents. We projected that if deportation and child welfare policies remained unchanged, another 15,000 kids could face a similar fate over the three years between 2012 and 2014.

more
http://colorlines.com/archives/2012/12/us_deports_more_than_200k_parents.html

You Can't Take Away My Dignity~ Immigration Reform.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023425528

[Cha]

1. Mahalo, she.. for bringing this very Important crisis

to Light!

This is why Pres Obama and VP Biden are working so hard on Sensible Immigration Reform even though not many seem to be interested right now. These People are definitely interested..

"It’s clear, however, that a disturbing number of children are separated from their families for significant stretches of time, and some permanently. A Colorlines.com investigation released in November 2011 estimated that there were at least 5,100 children in foster care who faced significant barriers to reunifying with their detained and deported parents. We projected that if deportation and child welfare policies remained unchanged, another 15,000 kids could face a similar fate over the three years between 2012 and 2014."

Imagine if we were in their place~

[sheshe2]

2. I know they are fighting as hard as they can.

The President and VP, The Dreamers, they have been fighting for Sensible Reform.

Excellent! PBO & VP Biden on Sensible Immigration Reform at the Whitehouse~Pics and Vid~

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110218753

No, Cha. I can't imagine what it would be like to have a parent ripped away from me.

for reform!

[Cha]

3. You're

sweet.

[sheshe2]

4. Let's kick this issue together Cha!

It's not about one voice, it's about all of our voices.

"We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests."

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"and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day"

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"We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116629/quotes

It was a speech, from the movie Independence Day. Yet truer words have yet to be spoken, Cha.

[Cha]

5. I love that you've latched on to those quotes, she..

"and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day"

"We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"

It is most definitely a battle call for our current state of crisis that's been building up ever since the republicons starting lying instead working on the country's issues. They know no boundaries and will do anything to take power..



http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023882068

I'm in!

[sheshe2]

6. I am with you!

State by state, Cha.

And, ah hell Texas is going Blue Too!





Empire State Building turns BLUE to mark Obama's victory

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[Cha]

7. Jeeze that's a beautiful Blast from the Past

sight, she! Mahalo~

Dems are working hard in Texas.. to turn it Blue,~



that image is from burntorange report back in 2008!

http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/5916/

[sheshe2]

8. Blue~

Blue

Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry, blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity.

You can use blue to promote products and services related to cleanliness (water purification filters, cleaning liquids, vodka), air and sky (airlines, airports, air conditioners), water and sea (sea voyages, mineral water). As opposed to emotionally warm colors like red, orange, and yellow; blue is linked to consciousness and intellect. Use blue to suggest precision when promoting high-tech products.

Blue is a masculine color; according to studies, it is highly accepted among males. Dark blue is associated with depth, expertise, and stability; it is a preferred color for corporate America.

Avoid using blue when promoting food and cooking, because blue suppresses appetite. When used together with warm colors like yellow or red, blue can create high-impact, vibrant designs; for example, blue-yellow-red is a perfect color scheme for a superhero.

Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.


http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html

Blue, Cha!

[Cha]

9. I love Blue.. thanks for the Blue report,she~ Blue is also the 5th Chakra of the 7 Chakras..

"The fifth Chakra is one of the most interesting, and also one most likely to be blocked. This is the Throat Chakra, (coloured blue, above) and includes the neck, upper shoulders, the mouth and the jaw. This Chakra is the source of expression and manifestation. And what is expressed or made manifest (made real) is me.

So, a fully functioning 5th Chakra person, unblocked in this area, will speak their mind without forgetting their heart. From a purely "pictorial" point of view, the neck is the mediator between head and body, head and heart. The health of this area directly reflects how true I am to who I am. At the same time, the health of this area directly reflects my willingness to be true to myself without losing sight of the thoughts, understandings and concerns of those around me. (see article, the Heart Chakra.)"

http://www.phoenixcentre.com/bodywork/bodywork3-5chakra.htm



This Mandela has green laced throughout but it's so beautiful~



http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/547036/547036,1283329326,2/stock-vector--chakras-color-chart-and-mandalas-60145357.jpg

I knew that about red and appetites way back when I worked in restaurants.. paint your walls Red! With red seating!

[sheshe2]

10. And so....

So, a fully functioning 5th Chakra person, unblocked in this area, will speak their mind without forgetting their heart.~ and blue is the color of the Democrats, yes.

Thank you for the information on the seven Chakras, Cha

[hopemountain]

12. blue represents the feminine

through out the indigenous cultures/societies and cosmologies of the indigenous people of the americas. the pacific ocean is blue and called pacific because it is peaceful and represents peace.

[grantcart]

11. Any immigration statistic that doesn't differentiate between those

that are charged with or suspected of criminal activity and those that are law abiding undocumented workers isn't worth anything IMO.

I have seen professional advocates continually blur the distinction in order to ramp up numbers.

Now for some facts. ICE has already been instructed not to pursue any deportation against anyone who has no criminal or suspected criminal action. In addition the Obama administration has made an explicit order to parents of US citizens:

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2013/08/26/new-obama-directive-urges-discretion-for-undocumented-parents-minors/

The new policy, called “The Parental Interests Directive” and issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security, urges immigration authorities to consider alternatives to detention for undocumented immigrants when minor children are involved.

It calls for making sure that detained parents have as much involvement with their children — and any child welfare requirements and proceedings — as possible. And among key changes sought in the directive are keeping detained parents close to where their children live, as opposed to holding them in another state, and bringing back deported parents who are in danger of losing their children so they can participate in hearings and regain custody.

The directive still requires ICE agents to detain and deport immigrants who have serious criminal offenses, experts noted.

Republicans have already reacted against this

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2013/08/26/new-obama-directive-urges-discretion-for-undocumented-parents-minors/

“President Obama has once again abused his authority and unilaterally refused to enforce our current immigration laws by directing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to stop removing broad categories of unlawful immigrants,” Goodlatte said in a statement.

“This new directive from the Obama Administration also poisons the debate surrounding immigration reform and shows that the Administration is not serious about fixing our broken immigration system,” Goodlatte added. “Instead of working with Congress to address problems with our immigration system, the President is working against us

If the people were honest about these statistics they would show that these are largely undocumented workers who have run against the criminal justice system, ranging from DUIs and running a stop light to trafficking illegal substances. Some not as serious as others, but criminals do in fact have children.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2011-10-18/deportations-criminals-homeland-security/50807532/1

Under the Obama administration, Homeland Security issued new priorities to focus deportations on convicted criminals, people who pose threats to national security and repeated border-crossers. Last year, 55% of those deported were convicted criminals, the highest percentage in nearly a decade.

The other 45% include people that ICE have identified as having a 'high likelihood of criminal association', meaning that they are living a lavish lifestyle, driving late model car, associate with known gang members and have no visible means of support, or a job and those that are caught by the Border Patrol jumping the fence and either opt for self deportation (95%) or go to an immigration hearing and are ordered back.

Under the Obama Administration ICE has become so effective at deporting gang members back to Mexico and Central America that it is creating an epidemic there.

You can learn more about it here:

Take note of the statistics on page 7

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34112.pdf

Guess what, among those hundred of thousands with criminal association many of them have fathered children in the US.

Unless immigration advocates start coming clean with the statistics they actually undermine their arguments and muddy the water.

[hopemountain]

13. thank you for the excellent links

she, grantcart, and cha. this is an issue that is personal to me. i spent years working in the migrant community and in low income communities and immigration and the threat of deportation for families who have been here for generations, working & paying taxes, was always the big elephant in the room. every time i hear or see media showing the traumatic effects on children to be separated from their families my heart is pierced.