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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 8d

“PRRI found that independents’ views on these cuts, as well as the increase in funding going toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), are more closely aligned with Democratic respondents.”

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 8d

“Most respondents said they believe the Trump administration’s cuts in federal funding for health care, universities and research institutions and the administration’s new tariffs have all gone too far.”

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 8d

“Sixty-two percent of respondents said they think the nation is on the wrong track, including 92 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of independents. Only 24 percent of Republicans said they feel the same way.”

thehill.com

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 10d

Perhaps because it is impossible to perform cardiovascular exercise without a heart? 🤔

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 10d

“President Donald Trump’s plan to double the size of the ICE workforce has met a foe more powerful than any activist group. It is decimating new recruits at the agency’s training academy in Georgia. It is the ICE personal-fitness test.”

ICE’s ‘Athletically Allergic’ Recruits

Push-ups, sit-ups, and a brisk jog pose a threat to Trump’s deportation campaign.

www.theatlantic.com

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 15d

“Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have left briefings about the strikes frustrated with the lack of information, said these people: five congressional sources and an additional source with knowledge of the matter. “

Members of Congress growing concerned over lack of information from administration about Venezuela strikes, sources say

Republicans and Democrats say the administration is failing to share basic information with Congress about the intelligence, rationale and goals of its war on drug trafficking.

www.nbcnews.com

JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 21d

At #ILPC2025 and disappointed but not surprised to hear the keynote speaker, Fareed Zakaria, using his power, privilege, and platform to engage in the lazy and predictable practice of trying to pit one or more immigrant communities against another.
Do better, Fareed!

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Mike Quigley @quigley.house.gov · 24d

We learned how to peacefully de-escalate encounters with ICE, how to help those being targeted, and how to engage in mutual aid.

Make sure to #KnowYourRights: Go to quigley.house.gov/KYR to learn more. (2/2)

Immigration Protection Kit

With increased ICE activity around Chicago, the office of Congressman Mike Quigley is here to help.

quigley.house.gov

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 21d

🚨Now more than ever we need your support for our vital program!
✅ Please share info about our licensed and qualified immigration legal services widely.
✅ Please make a donation to support our program so that we may continue to provide accessible services. lnkd.in/eHbjuurb

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 21d

In the two years since opening our program, we have served thousands of recently arrived individuals and families, including Afghan, Congolese, Cuban, Guatemalan, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Ukrainian, and Venezuelan nationals.

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · 21d

The immigration legal services program at Global Refuge is one of our newest ministries of service and justice.

It is an honor and a blessing to lead this growing team of dedicated professionals who serve with compassion and experience.

Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · 23d

If you or someone you know is seeking low-cost counsel for a range of reasons, including:

✅ work permits
✅ affirmative asylum
✅ family reunification & sponsorship
✅ green cards & renewals
✅ naturalization

... schedule a consult with our Legal Services team at globalrefuge.org/legalservices 📩

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Aug 18

Today starts Day 2 of Fasting and Praying. If you are in DC, here are the places for nightly community prayer. 🙏🏼
More info here: metrodcelca.org/for-such-a-t...

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 31

📣 Join @globalrefuge.bsky.social in calling on other members of Congress to help make sure we fulfill our promises by supporting the #SIV program globalrefuge.quorum.us/campaign/120...

Congress Should Support the Afghan SIV program

Lawmakers have a key chance to support Afghan allies in the budget

globalrefuge.quorum.us

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 31

In our experience serving clients with family members still in country and facing serious threats, they are very aware of how dangerous the country conditions are.

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 31

Couldn’t agree more with AWA Executive Director Kim Staffieri that, “it is astonishing to hear our government take the stance that Afghanistan has improved and that its safe for our allies there.”

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 31

👏🏼 Also thankful to the Association of Wartime Allies (AWA), a founder of the Evacuate Our Allies coalition and partner to Global Refuge in our advocacy and service to allies, for their leadership.

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 31

🙏🏼 Grateful to Congressman @morelle.house.gov and his dedicated team for their consistent advocacy for our #AfghanAllies in New York and beyond.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · Jul 30

The Trump administration’s decision to shut down federal programs designed to resettle Afghan nationals who risked their lives to protect American troops is unconscionable.

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 20

Sweet, curious finch babies learning about treats at the feeder. 🪶

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 15

AP Reporting
apnews.com/article/afgh...

With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in

An appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.

apnews.com

JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 15

🇦🇫🚨 IMPORTANT & URGENT Update on TPS for Afghanistan! In response to an emergency request for action, a Circuit Court Judge has extended TPS protections for Afghans seven (7) days, until July 21.

More about the emergency motion filed with the Court of Appeals ⬇️

wearecasa.org/updates/lega...

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JillMarieB @jmbussey.bsky.social · Jul 14

Trump’s second term has actually led to the most sympathy for migrants on record in the 21st century, per Gallup. Fully 79% of Americans now say immigration is a “good thing,” compared with 64% last year.