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Dreamers in the lead—from South Carolina to DC
Last week, two Dreamers from DACA United SC and SC Appleseed Organizer, Ana Garcia, joined with Dreamers and advocates from across the nation in Washington DC to attend the Leaders in Action Summit, hosted by UnidosUS a national group that advocates for Latinos. The summit included policy briefings, advocacy training, and legislative visits. The timing…
Read MoreMarch 5th Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
The past few months have been a very trying time for Dreamers—particularly those who’ve received legal status and permission to work through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since the Administration’s September 5, 2017 decision to end the program, Dreamers have endured a relentless up and down. Promises from members of Congress have…
Read MoreSenator Scott: Time is running out to take a stand with Dreamers.
The Honorable Tim Scott: The September 2017 announcement by President Trump rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has put approximately 800,000 DACA recipients (Dreamers) nationwide at risk for deportation. That number is close to 6400 in South Carolina. Despite recent court rulings, the future for Dreamers remains uncertain without a permanent legislative…
Read MoreDominion’s Offer to Purchase SCANA, All Flash No Substance?
Recently we have been flooded with headlines touting Dominion Energy’s push to purchase all the stock of SCANA, the parent company of SCE&G, and strike a deal to “save” the troubled utility. But how will this work out for consumers? First, Dominion usually promotes the fact that they are offering an immediate 5% bill discount…
Read MoreVeterans Day Lawyers 4 Vets Recap
Every November, Americans pay tribute and offer gratitude to the Veterans who serve and protect our country in both peacetime and during war. As we approach Veterans Day, I tend to think back over the last 3 years we have operated Lawyers 4 Vets, SC Appleseed’s pro bono legal clinic that serves lower income Veterans.…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Open Enrollment is coming—11/1/17-12/15/17! #GETCOVERED for 2018!
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains the law of the land. Since 2014 – over 22 million people in the United Sates have gained access to affordable, quality health insurance including over 230,000 South Carolinians! In a few short weeks, the Open Enrollment period for 2018 health care coverage will begin. This year, Open Enrollment…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: The end of the DACA program and the future for Dreamers
Photo: AP/Craig Ruttle We are deeply saddened by today’s announcement, confirming that the Administration plans to end the highly successful Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This decision places at risk the nearly 800,000 current DACA recipients—including 7,000 here in South Carolina. For us these are more than statistics. When we think of those affected…
Read MoreThe Dream Act: What it is, and Why it is Urgent
The DREAM Act of 2017, sponsored by SC Senator Lindsey Graham, will provide those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals of 2012 (DACA) a way to finally stabilize their legal status and eventually become US citizens. Those with DACA came to the US as children, grew up in America, but have never been given a…
Read MoreLawyers 4 Vets 2017 – Looking Back Over 3 Years
Our Lawyers 4 Vets clinic has now been serving South Carolina veterans in the Midlands for 3 years, in partnership with the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. Here’s a look back over all we’ve accomplished with the help of wonderful pro bono attorneys and other invaluable volunteers. Lawyers 4 Vets Cumulative Report…
Read MoreSC Appleseed POA Clinic Update
Since the beginning of the year, there has been a growing fear among immigrant communities of risk of deportation due to the priorities of the new administration, more aggressive ICE activity and overall increased cultural hostility. In response, on June 8th and 22nd, we held our first POA Clinics—pro bono immigration legal clinics, to create powers of…
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