The memories fall into stacks. Distinct piles of experiences where I watched, listened to and, eventually, began to understand Dad.
We grew up in Salinas, California, where Mom and Dad built their American Dream: A thriving physical therapy practice led by Pakistani immigrants in a community with few Pakistanis. Every summer, as I helped out, folding towels, cleaning up, I saw it was …
It is a weird thing leaving a job you love.
After 18 years in the immigration movement, 14 of them leading the Forum, I suppose I should share lessons learned, tout accomplishments, offer a critique of the moment we face.
That’s not where my head is.
Instead, I find myself going back to moments that inspired me:
That late night in 2005 at the …These days, during practically every Crossing Borders interview, I am asked about the outpouring of support for Ukrainian refugees. “Is this a change in public support for immigration,” I am asked. “Does this mean the American public is finally turning against Trump-era immigration policies?”
Yes and no.
Last summer the American public certainly rallied to …
For months, the broader immigration movement fought to make sure Democrats included legalization of segments of the undocumented population in the budget reconciliation package, Build Back Better. It was no small feat.
They were thwarted by the Senate parliamentarian.
Yet, the urgency of the situation grows every day.
The Texas case challenging DACA continues …
Over 2 million Ukrainians – including 1 million children – are now refugees. A number certain to grow in the days ahead.
Meanwhile, a fringe element of the Republican party votes to withhold aid from Ukraine “until Biden finishes the border wall.” Of course, that follows in the rhetorical footsteps of President Trump, Tucker Carlson, J.D. Vance and others. So, maybe that isn’t so …
