by Blake Hart | Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
For those who didn’t know, the World Cup happened earlier this month, and with it came a renewed focus on immigration in the European context. Why? Because it was apparent how many immigrants played for some of the top teams. Take France for instance, who won it...
by Blake Hart | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is putting it mildly to say that our corner of South Carolina has gone through substantial changes over the last few decades. Due to the ever expanding Charlotte-metro, York and Lancaster counties are the second and third fastest growing counties in South Carolina,...
by Blake Hart | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do you believe in our work of welcoming immigrants, of showing true hospitality, and providing trustworthy legal counsel to immigrants in our area? The Carolina Immigrant Alliance is looking for a bilingual office manager (or two). See the complete job description...
by Blake Hart | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are you looking for a weekend read, or a good but important book to read on your last minute summer vacation? Why not choose The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border by Francisco Cantú? Cantú grew up near the southern border, studied the border in the...
by Blake Hart | Jul 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
We all watched in horror and sadness as we saw families being separated at our southern border. The recordings of children crying in detention facilities brought tears to our eyes and sent chills down our spines. Understandably, though, there was, and still is, a lot...
by Blake Hart | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Check out the coverage of our recent prayer vigil from CN2. If you have any questions about the DREAM Act or how to help support dreamers, let us know. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ytPUuhrVvQ?rel=0&start=336]
by Blake Hart | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
On September 5, President Trump rescinded the DACA program. If congress fails to act, thousands of individuals will lose their jobs, their ability to go to school, and may be deported to places they have never known. Watch these two videos from the Cooperative Baptist...
by Blake Hart | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Since President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), there have been several bills introduced in the US House and Senate attempting to provide legal relief for young people who were brought to the United States as children,...
by Blake Hart | Sep 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
En español abajo Since the November election, a lot press has been given to sanctuary cities. Most recently, South Carolina’s Attorney General joined others in arguing for a state’s right to oppose sanctuary cities. They say, “[Sanctuary Cities] defy...
by Blake Hart | Sep 20, 2017 | Information on Current Immigration Law
You may have heard about TPS in the news lately, and perhaps you’ve wondered what it is. It’s one of those things you don’t expect to be in the news, but with the heightened focus on immigrants and immigration, any immigration matter gets press. So,...
