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Allen Orr

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Past President of AILA, Immigration Chair NBA, Immigration Lawyer, Immigration Strategist, SiriusXM Urbanview contributor, KBLA 1580 contributor, Morehouse '95, Howard Law '98, Tennis Fan, Opinions are my own. https://linktr.ee/AllenOrr

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · May 17

The government chose to deport Garcia by “mistake,” chose to let him stay, then chose to hide behind state secrets. These aren’t accidents. They are choices, bad faith moves in plain sight. youtu.be/nGk23r_cFXE

Allen Orr on Judge Xinis criticisms of Trump admin for failure to comply with court orders

YouTube video by Allen Orr Esq. Immigration News

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 52m

@richardafowler.bsky.social @claycane.bsky.social @urbanviewradio.bsky.social Emergency Medicaid spending accounts for less than 1% of the program's expenses, study finds

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Emergency Medicaid spending accounts for less than 1% of program's expenses, study finds

Unauthorized immigrants are already prohibited from obtaining any federally subsidized health care coverage — a limited exception is emergency Medicaid.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · 3h

Grateful to join WYPR to talk about the forthcoming annual refugee admissions cap — reported to be just 7,500, the lowest figure in the refugee program’s 45-year history.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 3h

Tuned in

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 16h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 8h

Shutdown talks need more Trump involvement, says Sen. Kaine

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GOP 'afraid to do anything' unless Trump approves, says Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says shutdown can end if Trump engages more earnestly in negotiations.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 20h

@urbanviewradio.bsky.social #blackvoter

Roger Sollenberger @sollenbergerrc.bsky.social · 21h

SCOOP: After two public court hearings, a Florida judge has issued a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills for "protection against dating violence." Mills's ex-girlfriend filed for the injunction in August, alleging sextortion & violent threats. I'll post more clips from the decision below.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Daniel Biss @danielbiss.bsky.social · 22h

Evanston will not allow federal agents to use city-owned property for immigration enforcement. We will not hesitate to protect our neighbors.

Evanston Now @evanstonnow.bsky.social · 1d

Evanston to create its own ‘ICE-free zones’

Enforcement measures remain unclear as Evanston mirrors Chicago’s order.

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Stacey Abrams @staceyabrams.com · 29d

We're Taking the 10 Steps Everywhere: bit.ly/3VRwheW

We’re Taking the 10 Steps Everywhere

Why We Need a Framework to Confront Authoritarianism and Reclaim Our Democracy

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Paris 💙💜💙💜 Blues @paris777blue.bsky.social · 23h

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Federal agents fire tear gas during standoff with crowd in East Side, Chicago, then drive away

Federal agents fired tear gas to disperse a crowd during a tense standoff on Chicago's far South Side Tuesday afternoon.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 1d

@luriedanielfavors.bsky.social @urbanviewradio.bsky.social what Lurie is talking about today

Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 1d

Unjustly detained immigrants win freedom following legal action and community pushback.

"I am beyond grateful,” said a beloved faith leader who recently won release.

There’s power in standing up for each other. ICYMI at @americasvoice.bsky.social: americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/unjustly-d...

Unjustly Detained Immigrants Win Freedom Following Legal Action And Community Pushback: ‘I Am Beyond Grateful’

There’s power in standing up for each other.

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 1d

“Be in touch with your own personal humanity. We can’t see it in each other if we don’t find it in ourselves.” Powerful words from Martin Sheen on the “Best People” podcast with @nicollewallace.bsky.social. Glad I experienced it live! Take a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #martinsheen

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 1d

Concerns mount over increased violence among federal immigration agents

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Tackles, projectiles and gunfire: Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent

Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they're indicative of ...

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 1d

America’s AI industry faces big energy and environmental risks

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Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks

How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 1d

ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

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SiriusXM Urban View @urbanviewradio.bsky.social · 1d

Learn more about Rep. @justinjpearson.bsky.social & his candidacy for U.S. Congress:

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Justin J. Pearson for U.S. Congress

Vote to elect Justin J. Pearson for U.S. Congress to fight for our families, our values, our present & our future. This campaign isn’t about me. It’s about us!

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 2d

The immigration crackdown is ‘much, much worse’ for business than tariffs, some CEOs say fortune.com/2025/10/13/t...

The immigration crackdown is ‘much, much worse’ for business than tariffs, some CEOs say | Fortune

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 2d

Sikh man with tumour held by US immigration denied medical care - family
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Paramjit Singh: Sikh man with brain tumour detained by US immigration

Paramjit Singh, an Indian passport holder, has lived in the US on a green card since 1994.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 2d

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Three Latinx writers reflect on their immigration journeys and the meaning of home

Three personal essays by Latinx writers showcase the hopes, hearts, humanity and the meaning of home for Latine immigrants in the U.S.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 2d

In a major milestone, Hamas begins releasing final Israeli hostages

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In a major milestone, Hamas begins releasing final Israeli hostages

Hamas is expected to free all 20 of the living Israeli hostages on Monday. In turn, Israel will be releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the ceasefire agreement.

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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 2d

@paoramos.bsky.social Yes Truth and reconciliation.

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Trump Wants to Use American Cities as a “Training Ground.” It’s Becoming Clear Why.

MAGA cries “Insurrection!”, setting up a dangerous standoff between the American people and the military.

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ProfKori @profkori.bsky.social · 3d

✅ He fired a U.S. Attorney who refused to bring charges against her
✅ He replaced them with someone with NO prosecutorial experience

This isn't justice. This is retaliation.

When Black women do their jobs with excellence, they face attacks. But AG James isn't backing down, and neither should we.

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