Tag: immigration
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How I Reunited with My Wife and Son Amidst the Turmoil of Trump’s Travel Ban
Menu Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 | Originally Published: Feb. 10, 2017 It was Wednesday, January 25, 4:50 p.m. in Dallas, Texas, and 2:20 a.m. in Tehran, Iran. I was in my office, overwhelmed by anxiety as I absorbed the shocking news. I grabbed my cellphone and hurriedly dialed my wife, waking…
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To the Mothers Who Endure: My Heart Goes Out to You
Get Pregnant Fast I see you. I see you donning a hijab, skillfully weaving your daily life around five sacred prayers. I see you embracing a tranquil existence while honoring the tenets of your faith. I see you nurturing your family, toiling tirelessly, and striving to provide the best for your loved ones. I remember…
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To the Mother in the Hijab: I Acknowledge You
Get Pregnant Fast I see you, the mother donning the hijab, skillfully balancing your day around five moments of prayer. I see you living a life filled with peace while adhering to the principles of your faith. I see you nurturing your family, putting in endless effort, and striving to be the best parent you…
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ICE Detains Undocumented Father While Dropping Kids Off at School
Get Pregnant Fast In a harrowing incident last week, an undocumented father of four was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while delivering his children to school. Miguel Torres, 48, was simply doing what countless parents do every morning—transporting his daughters to their respective schools in a neighborhood of Los Angeles—when ICE agents…
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The ACLU Secures More Funding in One Weekend Than All of 2016
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable turn of events, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) raised an astounding six times the amount of money it garnered throughout the entire year of 2016 in just one weekend. If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately—and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?—you’re likely aware of the uproar…
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Concerns Rise Over Separating Families at the Border: A Call for Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions about border security, there’s a disturbing trend taking shape—one that involves the potential separation of mothers and their children at the U.S.-Mexico border. This proposed measure, aimed at deterring illegal immigration, has raised significant ethical concerns. According to reports, the current administration is contemplating a policy that would permit…
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American Teen Stranded in Turkey After Being Refused Reentry to the U.S.
Get Pregnant Fast A family from Tennessee recently faced a travel ordeal that has left them questioning the state of their homeland. During a Spring Break getaway, they found themselves in a distressing situation while trying to return from Turkey. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Maria Thompson recounted how her 17-year-old daughter, Aaliyah Johnson, was…
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Immigration Ban Forces Heartbreaking Separation Between Breastfeeding Mother and Infant at Airport
Get Pregnant Fast In a distressing incident at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a mother from Sudan, who is a legal permanent resident, found herself separated from her 11-month-old daughter for several agonizing hours. The young child, still reliant on breastfeeding, was denied access to her mother while legal representatives fought to prevent her deportation. This…
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Navigating Prejudice as an Arab-American: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As an Arab-American, the struggle against prejudice has been a constant in my life. While some experiences of discrimination make headlines, others quietly shape our everyday existence. My story falls into the latter category. I am an American citizen, primarily raised in the heart of the Midwest, born to an American mother…