The story of two undocumented immigrants in RI
The story of two undocumented immigrants in RI
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing.
There's been a lot of discussion about undocumented immigrants in the past couple of weeks.
As one of the targets of President Donald Trump, the two-plus weeks since his inauguration have been filled with the rumors and reality of operations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. While some of these operations may have been justified, the fear that has been created is very real.
For some, entry into the United States wasn't about crime; it was about freedom and an opportunity to create a better life.
They now wonder what's next for them.
The Journal's Jonny Williams recently sat down with a pair of undocumented immigrants who came to Rhode Island for different reasons, but now share the same level of fear. Here's what they have to say about the current atmosphere and how they're handling it.
• Bail bondsman Rudolph 'Rudy' Procaccianti is a frequent presence in Rhode Island courts, ready to pledge property as collateral to secure people's freedom as they await a criminal trial. Why did he recently find himself in front of a judge? The Journal's Katie Mulvaney explains what landed Procaccianti in trouble.
• Several hundred anti-Trump demonstrators marched around the Rhode Island State House chanting, "Hey hey, ho, ho, Elon Musk has got to go." The Journal's Katherine Gregg reports on the protest that was part of a 50-state movement on Wednesday.
• Feb. 11 is more than just another cold day in the shortest month of the year. Also known as 211 Day, the day serves as a reminder of the value of the 211 call service that connects Rhode Islanders with vital services. Westbay Community Action explains how the service plays a role in their organization.
• Rhode Island high schools have fielded some incredible teams over the years, but sustaining excellence is a different matter. Which teams have done just that? The Journal's Eric Rueb took on the challenge and came up with his list of the 10 best high school sports programs in the state.
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