by Kiara Lawton | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
[getty src=”458184733″ width=”486″ height=”352″ tld=”com”] This is, understandably, one of the most commonly asked questions when we’re talking about the number of undocumented immigrants currently residing in the...
by Kiara Lawton | Jul 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
From time to time we hear new phrases or terminology in the news or we see it online, and since it is specialized terminology, we don’t entirely understand what it means. This happens a lot in any field, but especially in law and policy about immigration. One...
by Kiara Lawton | Jul 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
With immigration, as with many laws and policies, it is easy to forget that there are real people who live with the consequences. Such is the case with the travel ban. Even for those who oppose the travel ban, it is easy get caught up in the debate. It’s...
by Kiara Lawton | 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 Kiara Lawton | 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 Kiara Lawton | 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 Kiara Lawton | 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 Kiara Lawton | 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 Kiara Lawton | 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 Kiara Lawton | 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...
