Peter Ashman
@vgkfan73.bsky.social
Lawyer, immigration advocate, vgk fan.
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In any normal administration, the Director of National Intelligence committing voter fraud would lead to an immediate resignation and criminal investigation.
Tulsi Gabbard declared her residency in Texas. Then she voted in Hawaii | CNN Politics
Election law experts said Gabbard’s vote, coupled with her claiming a homestead tax break on her Texas home, raises questions about whether she properly cast her ballot and illustrates the complexity ...
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April 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In any normal administration, the Director of National Intelligence committing voter fraud would lead to an immediate resignation and criminal investigation.
In a little over a month Trump has undermined our global position and alliances. Our allies of the past 80 years--a period of unequalled peace and prosperity--are justifyably questioning our commitment to democracy (and our sanity). America First means America Alone and still eggs are not cheaper.
March 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In a little over a month Trump has undermined our global position and alliances. Our allies of the past 80 years--a period of unequalled peace and prosperity--are justifyably questioning our commitment to democracy (and our sanity). America First means America Alone and still eggs are not cheaper.
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Share this. Hand on the bible or not, he took this oath.
Here is the oath all executive branch employees take. It is to support and defend the Constitution, not to “implement the president’s agenda.” If the two purposes diverge, the Constitution prevails.
February 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Share this. Hand on the bible or not, he took this oath.
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This! The response to Trump is beginning to look more like it should, and rest assured…millions of angry Americans are fueling it.
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22 states sue to block Trump administration cuts to NIH research payments — STAT
Attorneys general representing 22 states sued the Trump administration on Monday, asking a federal judge to temporarily block a major policy change by the National Institutes of Health that would subs...
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February 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This! The response to Trump is beginning to look more like it should, and rest assured…millions of angry Americans are fueling it.
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Mass deportations "could cause drastic reductions in the construction sector's workforce and residential homebuilding, while also sending home prices up...The absence of these workers ultimately results in net job losses for U.S.-born workers."
Study finds immigration crackdown could slow housing market
Mass deportation efforts by the Trump administration are likely to lead to a reduction in the construction sector's workforce.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Mass deportations "could cause drastic reductions in the construction sector's workforce and residential homebuilding, while also sending home prices up...The absence of these workers ultimately results in net job losses for U.S.-born workers."
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Oh boy! Can't wait for those prices to start falling. I'm planning a costco run soon for some Mexican avocados and paper products made from Canadian trees.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; China is hit with 10%
Source: USA TODAY
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; China is hit with 10%
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; China is hit with 10% - NewsBreak
The new tariffs on imports from all three nations ‒ which are on top of existing tariffs ‒ went into effect Saturday.
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February 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Oh boy! Can't wait for those prices to start falling. I'm planning a costco run soon for some Mexican avocados and paper products made from Canadian trees.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; China is hit with 10%
Source: USA TODAY
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; China is hit with 10%
Source: USA TODAY
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Do not forget your humanity 🙏🏾👍🏾
January 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Do not forget your humanity 🙏🏾👍🏾
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NEW EPISODE OF Immigration Ain't Easy. An interview with Douglas "Doug" Rivlin:
For over thirty years, @douglasrivlin.bsky.social has been an important voice for the immigrant community. Go Doug!!
Listen to the interview here or through any major podcasting apps: immigrationainteasy.com
For over thirty years, @douglasrivlin.bsky.social has been an important voice for the immigrant community. Go Doug!!
Listen to the interview here or through any major podcasting apps: immigrationainteasy.com
IMMIGRATION AIN'T EASY
Get expert advice from immigrant lawyers on navigating the complexities of immigration law. Listen to our podcast now!
immigrationainteasy.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
NEW EPISODE OF Immigration Ain't Easy. An interview with Douglas "Doug" Rivlin:
For over thirty years, @douglasrivlin.bsky.social has been an important voice for the immigrant community. Go Doug!!
Listen to the interview here or through any major podcasting apps: immigrationainteasy.com
For over thirty years, @douglasrivlin.bsky.social has been an important voice for the immigrant community. Go Doug!!
Listen to the interview here or through any major podcasting apps: immigrationainteasy.com
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Here's how to cover things that are illegal:
(i) this is illegal
(ii) they say it's legal
(iii) It's not
Truth sandwich, extra mustard
(i) this is illegal
(ii) they say it's legal
(iii) It's not
Truth sandwich, extra mustard
Breaking news: The U.S. government will no longer recognize the citizenship of children born in the United States to immigrants who lack legal status, one of 10 immigration-related executive orders President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign Monday, an incoming administration official told reporters.
Trump executive order will attempt to end birthright citizenship
The incoming president plans to take at least 10 actions related to the border or immigration, including ramping up deportations and suspending refugee resettlement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Here's how to cover things that are illegal:
(i) this is illegal
(ii) they say it's legal
(iii) It's not
Truth sandwich, extra mustard
(i) this is illegal
(ii) they say it's legal
(iii) It's not
Truth sandwich, extra mustard
Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter
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Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter - NewsBreak
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that flags at the state Capitol in Austin and all state office buildings will be raised to full-staff on Jan. 20, to mark
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January 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter
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@myles-traphagen.bsky.social in my latest episode of "Immigration Ain't Easy" I interview Myles Traphagen, the ultimate champion for migrant rights. He is a recognized advocate for the conservation and protection of our ecology on the SW border in the face of human-created devastation. Listen here:
IMMIGRATION AIN'T EASY
Get expert advice from immigrant lawyers on navigating the complexities of immigration law. Listen to our podcast now!
immigrationainteasy.com
January 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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"Mass deportations could lead to a loss of about 4.2% to 6.8% of annual GDP," the American Immigration Council reports, "amounting to between $1.1 trillion and $1.7 trillion. For comparison, the national GDP declined 4.3% during the 2007-09 Great Recession."
The industries that could be hardest hit by Trump's immigration crackdown
Construction and agriculture workforces had the highest shares of undocumented workers as of 2022.
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November 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM
"Mass deportations could lead to a loss of about 4.2% to 6.8% of annual GDP," the American Immigration Council reports, "amounting to between $1.1 trillion and $1.7 trillion. For comparison, the national GDP declined 4.3% during the 2007-09 Great Recession."
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Took a trip to the border region (Arivaca/Sasabe, AZ) with @jennbudd.bsky.social and a group of folks from Humane Borders. These water stations provide fresh water for people in this unforgiving desert terrain. Our trip went through the Arivaca and Sasabe regions.
November 21, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Took a trip to the border region (Arivaca/Sasabe, AZ) with @jennbudd.bsky.social and a group of folks from Humane Borders. These water stations provide fresh water for people in this unforgiving desert terrain. Our trip went through the Arivaca and Sasabe regions.
Here goes. My first post on bluesky. Want to say something profound, but all I can think of is: Matt Gaetz as Attorney General?
November 20, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Here goes. My first post on bluesky. Want to say something profound, but all I can think of is: Matt Gaetz as Attorney General?