Thomas A. Saenz

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

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Tom Saenz is President and General Counsel of MALDEF, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

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President Trump tweeted today, "Congress, get ready to do your job — DACA!"

Trump's AG announces DACA program will be 'rescinded'

President Trump tweeted today, "Congress, get ready to do your job — DACA!"

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There's "fear and panic" among America's 11 million undocumented immigrants among reports of hundreds of recent raids and round-ups by federal agents.

President Trump says he's making good on a campaign promise

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Early this morning, Donald Trump found himself President-elect of the United States in an upset victory over Hillary Clinton — who he threatened to put in jail if he were elected. In a…

New promises today to bring the nation together

Early this morning, Donald Trump found himself President-elect of the United States in an upset victory over Hillary Clinton — who he threatened to put in jail if he were elected. In a…

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