Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

Letter: Don’t demonize immigrants

Many of us forget we are all immigrants. Our parents or grandparents made the voyage years ago to flee from war, famine, oppression, and antisemitism, or just in search of a better life.  Many were lucky enough to come legally through Ellis Island. When they arrived, they faced ridicule and hatred because, in some way, they were “different.” Many didn’t speak English or spoke with an accent. They often worked in jobs others didn’t want. Over tim…

Dems Lost the Immigration High Ground. For What?

He appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to "lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border." Democratic governors and mayors, emboldened by the president and the surge of progressive activism, doubled down on their own migrant policies that prevented removals.

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

New Jersey’s governor’s race this year, one of just two along with Virginia, is emerging as a proving ground for Democrats struggling to find a message that can win over voters.

Democrats running for NJ governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

Along an industrial stretch of roadway in New Jersey’s biggest city, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared with immigrants rights activists last week to protest the Trump administration’s deal with a private company to open the first new immigration detention center of the president’s second term. Voters, he said, “don’t believe that people should be rounded up simply because they try to become citizens of the United States.” In pushing back against …

Harvard announced on Monday that university tuition will be free for students from families with annual income equal to or below $200,000, in a measure aimed at making the prestigious institution “affordable to more students than ever.” The university will also make teaching completely free for students from families with annual income of $100,000 or less, covering tuition, food, accommodation, health insurance and travel expenses. The new expan…

Monica Doumit: Let’s be honest about immigration

Photo: Unsplash.com Almost everywhere you look lately, there is a public debate about immigration.  Whether it is the enforcement of the new executive orders from the Trump administration, the increasing tensions in Europe or the pre-election debates about immigration policy and the rise of religious intolerance here at home, it is clear that immigration is one issue that is going to keep people talking.  My recent column disagreeing with US Vic…