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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

National Recap: Jeff Sessions’ record questioned

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor February 17, 2017
Many fear Attorney General Jeff Sessions will roll back the clock on civil rights for a number of marginalized groups across the country.
National Recap: Legal battle continues over Muslim ban

National Recap: Legal battle continues over Muslim ban

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor February 10, 2017
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently refused to reinstate Donald Trump's order banning Muslims from seven Muslim-majority countries.
A crowd gathers for a rally Jan. 28 on The Commons to protest President Donald Trumps recent Muslim ban, which restricts travelers and refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.

Commentary: Rochon cowers in response to Muslim ban

By Zack Ford February 7, 2017
When people feel targeted, powerless, and vulnerable, the last thing they need is to also be made to feel invisible.
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick speaks during a Common Council meeting Feb. 1 in City Hall.

City of Ithaca officially declares itself sanctuary city

February 2, 2017
The City of Ithaca Common Council unanimously approved a sanctuary city ordinance at its Feb. 1 meeting, which dozens of Ithaca residents attended.

Editorial: Long-lasting resistance under Trump era

February 1, 2017
Taking direct action that is not as visible is just as important as putting one’s physical body on the front lines in a protest.
Ithaca residents and students protest President Donald Trumps executive order banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority country from the U.S. during a rally Jan. 28 on The Commons.

Open Letter: Administration slow to respond to Muslim ban

By Zamar Malik February 1, 2017
This was and is my concern. It took this administration roughly four days to come up with one statement.
Pictured above is a rally held Jan. 28 in the city of Ithaca in response to President Donald Trumps rhetoric toward immigrants. On Jan. 27, President Trump signed an executive order severely limiting travel from seven predominantly muslim countries into the United Sates.

Open Letter: Modern languages professors against refugee ban

We solidly affirm the need to foster peace, diplomacy and, above all, deep, mutual understanding and respect among diverse peoples.
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