WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2017. In response to news that the Trump administration is looking to restore secret interrogation “black sites” and torture of detainees, retired Major General Paul D. Eaton, senior adviser to VoteVets, put out the following statement: “In recent weeks, it seemed that, perhaps, General Mattis, a[Read More…]
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Grassroots Collaborative Statement on Governor Rauner’s 2017 State of the State Address
As Violence Soars, Governor Continues to Pursue Personal Political Agenda Over Needs of Residents Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. On Wednesday, Governor Rauner delivered his third state of the state address without having successfully passed a budget. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative.[Read More…]
People’s Action: Trump’s Orders Desecrate Values of Equality, Justice, and Religious Freedom
We stand with immigrants and refugees, who have always been part of the fabric of our country. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2017. Donald Trump signed executive orders today to build a wall along the southern border, create a deportation force, and exact retribution against sanctuary cities. Trump is also expected to[Read More…]
Immigrant Communities Respond to Executive Actions Banning Refugees and Attacking Sanctuary Cities
Chicago, IL — (ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2017 Update Donald Trump issued an executive order today that directs federal agencies to start building a U.S.-Mexico border wall and institute a crackdown on immigration. Video below is Wednesday’s OCAD Press Conference. Earlier Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders Wednesday targeting sanctuary cities[Read More…]
Native Organizers Alliance Statement on President Trump’s Executive Actions on Pipelines
Seattle, Washington–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. Judith LeBlanc, a member of the Caddo Tribe and director of the Native Organizers Alliance, released this statement today: “President Trump’s executive actions to push through the pipeline projects of the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline is a violation of Standing Rock[Read More…]
Earthjustice Condemns President Trump’s Executive Order on Keystone XL and Dakota Access Oil Pipelines
Trump’s action is legally questionable, anti-democratic, ethically suspect Flags fly at the Sacred Stone Camp, Cannonball, North Dakota. Overpass Light Brigade / CC BY-NC 2.0 San Francisco, CA —(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. The following is a statement from Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen in response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order[Read More…]
International Justice Requires a New Approach to Avoid Being Undermined by Trump Presidency
Exterior view of the headquarters of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 12, 2016. Source: AP/Mike Corder Washington, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States imperils many of the accomplishments of the post-Cold War international order. Of[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: Indigenous and Environmental Activists Will Fight Trump Pipeline Decisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017 – Today the Trump administration approved construction of the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica issued the following response: Donald Trump has made it clear that his America does not include the millions of Americans who fought[Read More…]
Center for Biological Diversity: Trump Puts Keystone XL, Dakota Access Pipelines Back on Table
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. President Trump signed executive orders today to push ahead with the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. Both projects sparked widespread opposition and protests, especially because of their risks to water, wildlife, climate and people. “Donald Trump is wasting no time in digging up two of[Read More…]
ACLU: President Trump Issues Executive Order Allowing Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
STANDING ROCK INDIAN RESERVATION, N.D. —(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. President Trump issued an executive order today to allow the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. An American Civil Liberties Union delegation is in Standing Rock today, facilitating meetings between U.N. officials and members of the[Read More…]
