Danny Bateman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 ACLU win in Brooklyn just announced .... 1 Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hidden for profanity. Cops in riot gear deployed to JFK. 1 Link to comment
RedDenver Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 ACLU win in Brooklyn just announced .... This is only story I found: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/01/muslim-ban-federal-court Link to comment
NM11046 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 They got a stay for those currently arrived or those in route - won't impact much more right now. They also asked for a list of those that are being detained, as that's not been allowed as of yet and they have lost folks, some of which as late as 9:30 were being told they had to board planes back to their country of origin. Edit - WaPo update attached (haven't read this article yet myself) 2 Link to comment
NM11046 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Also, for those of you so inclined, I'd highly recommend following the ACLU on FB/Twitter etc. I made a donation to them a few months ago and they also do a nice magazine that is mailed out with overviews and etc. I never realized how broad their focus was. What an amazing organization. 2 Link to comment
commando Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Paranoia strikes deepInto your life it will creepIt starts when you're always afraidYou step out of line, the man come and take you awayRead more: Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth Lyrics | MetroLyrics 1 Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 ACLU wins legal challenge against immigration ban: ‘Hope Trump enjoys losing’ACLU trolls Trump: “I hope Trump enjoys losing. He’s going to lose so much we’re going to get sick and tired of his losing,” ACLU National Political Director Faiz Shakir told Yahoo News shortly after the decision was announced. 3 Link to comment
zoogs Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 That's a SIGNIFICANT -- but potentially quite temporary -- victory. Wow, well done to the ACLU. Also: https://twitter.com/usdcedny Link to comment
NM11046 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 ACLU wins legal challenge against immigration ban: ‘Hope Trump enjoys losing’ ACLU trolls Trump: “I hope Trump enjoys losing. He’s going to lose so much we’re going to get sick and tired of his losing,” ACLU National Political Director Faiz Shakir told Yahoo News shortly after the decision was announced. I can not WAIT for twitter at 3am when he wakes up and sees all this. 3 Link to comment
NM11046 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 You know what gave me great hope? When the International Refugee Assistance Project put out a call for help today they got 3000 volunteer lawyers that reached out in 4 hours. There are more good people than bad. 3 Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 You know what gave me great hope? When the International Refugee Assistance Project put out a call for help today they got 3000 volunteer lawyers that reached out in 4 hours. There are more good people than bad. We have the power to affect great change, even from home, with the use of social media. I mean, I'd rather be out there protesting myself, but it's hard to find a hub for such activities in Central Nebraska. But alas, the capabilities we have at our fingertips are just limitless compared to previous generations. Couldn't write this story better if you tried: 2 Link to comment
zoogs Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 You know what gave me great hope? When the International Refugee Assistance Project put out a call for help today they got 3000 volunteer lawyers that reached out in 4 hours. There are more good people than bad. http://www.ajc.com/news/national/airbnb-offers-free-rooms-those-affected-immigration-ban/s3OGt2FZjCpOlaZWBENnWM/ “Not allowing countries or refugees into America is not right, and we must stand with those who are affected,” Brian Chesky posted Saturday on Facebook. “Airbnb is providing free housing to refugees and anyone else who needs it in the event they are denied the ability to board a US-bound flight and are not in your city/country of residence.” Great to see the world stepping up. I think that's an important takeaway, really -- we cannot merely rely on governments. This has always been true. No matter who is in charge, there's a step-to-it-ness that we must demand of ourselves, as humans on this earth. Link to comment
NM11046 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 You know what gave me great hope? When the International Refugee Assistance Project put out a call for help today they got 3000 volunteer lawyers that reached out in 4 hours. There are more good people than bad. We have the power to affect great change, even from home, with the use of social media. I mean, I'd rather be out there protesting myself, but it's hard to find a hub for such activities in Central Nebraska. But alas, the capabilities we have at our fingertips are just limitless compared to previous generations. Couldn't write this story better if you tried: Yes we do! If you haven't done so already ... the link attached makes it real easy to identify, write/call/email your rep to tell them what is important to you. https://www.womensmarch.com Doesn't do a whole lot here in my very, very blue state - but would be more impactful there in Central NE. We are having gathering at bars here about once a week to do postcards to ours with our topics that are crucial to us. Might be a good week for immigration ... and certainly a good week for a drink or three. 1 Link to comment
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