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4 days ago
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Ohio immigrant advocates blast Trump travel ban
Activists protest the agenda of President Donald Trump during a rally near the water tower on the Magnificent Mile on Jan. 25, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by) As protesters clash with law enforcement in Los Angeles over one aspect of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, advocates are slamming another in Ohio — a travel ban for people from 12 countries that took effect on Monday. The ban, announced just last Wednesday, is so sweeping that Lynn Tramonte of Ohio Immigrant Alliance labeled it 'the new Muslim and African ban.' 'This is racism by presidential decree,' she said in a written statement. 'The new Muslim and African ban is here, with a Caribbean and Asian annex.' Trump's order attempts to 'fully restrict and limit the entry of nationals of the following 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.' In addition, it 'partially' restricts the entry of people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. But that's a distinction without a difference, Tramonte said. Trump's executive order says of immigration from those places, 'consular officers shall reduce the validity for any other nonimmigrant visa issued to nationals… to the extent permitted by law.' That's 'a 'partial' ban that is just as extensive' as the complete bans, Tramonte said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX In Ohio, Trump and some Republicans have a problematic history when it comes to the state's sizable Haitian population. Last summer, Trump, now-Vice President J.D. Vance and some state Republicans amplified the racist lie that Haitians in Springfield were stealing their neighbors' pets and eating them. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, however, defended that community and criticized those who were baselessly attacking it. Before last week's ban, leaders of Ohio's Haitian community said people were terrified because the lies about them made them a target — and because Trump canceled the temporary protected status of 500,000 Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. All face difficult conditions in their home countries, but the situation in Haiti is particularly dire. Its last elected president was assassinated four years ago and the country has since fallen into chaos and gang violence. On Monday, the New York Times reported on another way Trump's latest order stands to harm Haitians. Brad Mertens Joseph, age 6, was to travel from Haiti to Akron Children's Hospital for a heart surgery he needs to live past 30. Because of Trump's travel ban, it was abruptly canceled along with medical procedures for hundreds of other Haitian children with serious medical conditions, the paper reported. Tramonte said it's time to stop pushing immigrants from troubled countries from one place to another. 'How many times do people from Haiti, the Congo, Cameroon, and Afghanistan have to save their own lives in order to find a safe place to call home?' she asked. 'How many countries do they have to turn to before one lets them stop moving and settle in? These are some of the strongest, bravest, and smartest people I have ever known. They want to live in Ohio and are doing great things here. Ohio needs them. We would benefit from embracing them and their family members, and helping them put down permanent roots, not making them feel scared and telling them to leave.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
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Huge majorities support due process for migrants. They haven't always gotten it in Ohio
ICE center photo from Getty Images. A new poll finds that by a yawning margin, Americans believe people should get due process of law before being ejected from the United States — but advocates say they've sometimes been denied it in Ohio. President Donald Trump is clashing with the courts over what detainees are legally entitled to as Immigration and Customs Enforcement rounds up people it believes are undocumented and takes them overseas. A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ruled that eight migrants sent to the violence-torn country of South Sudan were not given a meaningful chance to contest the deportations on the grounds that they would be put in danger. Only one of the individuals is from South Sudan. The administration deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador even though a court issued an order forbidding it. The U.S. Supreme Court has subsequently ruled that the administration cannot deport people without giving them due process. Most people of all ages and partisan affiliations believe that's the proper course. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stumbles over questions from Democrats on habeas corpus A poll released Tuesday by the Bullfinch Group and the National Immigration Forum gave respondents a brief definition of due process. Then they were asked whether they supported or opposed requiring due process before deporting people. Sixty-three percent said they supported doing so, 23% were opposed, and 14% were undecided. That's a 40-point margin in favor of due process. Democrats supported due process for people facing deportation by a 81-11 margin. Independents supported it by a 59-23 margin. For Republicans, it was 51-35. In other words, the closest margin was 16 points. The poll surveyed 1,200 adults between May 9 and 13. 'Due process is essential to keeping American communities safe and immigration processes orderly,' Jennie Murray, president and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, said in a written statement. 'This bedrock American value protects all of us.' Even so, not all detainees have received due process in Ohio, said Lynn Tramonte, founder of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance. Last month, her group got an attorney for a man who'd gotten a final order of deportation. The jail where the man was held wouldn't allow the attorney to visit the man on less than a week's notice, Tramonte said. 'All of a sudden, the night before the attorney visit, he's gone,' she said. 'This was weeks before his scheduled deportation, so this is a clear indication that they wanted to get him out quickly because they knew he was getting a lawyer to fight his case.' Tramonte added, 'It's just not fair. The government has attorneys in every immigration case — in the courtroom — every single time. The immigrant deserves to have an attorney by their side, too.' Tramonte didn't give the man's name or nationality to protect his identity. Most Americans appear to agree that such treatment is unfair, and unwise. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE A poll also conducted by the Bullfinch Group and the National Immigration Forum in December found that Americans overwhelmingly think that deportations should focus on immigrants who commit violent crime, that the persecuted should be protected, and that families should be kept intact. The Trump administration's continued harsh treatment of immigrants might be costing it in the court of public opinion. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted in late April found that immigration remained Trump's strongest issue. Even so, more Americans disapproved of the job he was doing in that arena than approved — 53% to 46%. There also appeared to be little appetite for Trump to take measures on immigration that are even more sweeping. Forty-eight percent of respondents said that Trump had gone too far on immigration, 32% said his approach had been about right and just 18% said he hadn't gone far enough. Murray of the National Immigration Forum said people want the Trump administration to follow the law. 'Americans do not want our immigration system to undermine the rule of law,' she said. 'We look forward to working with leaders on approaches that uphold fairness and due process.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
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26-03-2025
- Business
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American Rebel Beverage Pre-Launch Efforts and Launch Event at MAPS Air Museum with Tramonte Distributing of Ohio Leads to Record Breaking Initial Account Acquisition for American Rebel Light Beer
American Rebel Holdings IncNashville, TN, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) ("American Rebel" or the "Company"), creator of American Rebel Beer ( and a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded safes, personal security and self-defense products and apparel ( proudly reports a very successful launch event was held with its northeast Ohio distributor, Tramonte Distributing ( at the MAPS Air Museum ( in North Canton, Ohio. Tramonte's distribution territory covers a six-county region of northeast Ohio, including the city of Akron. This expansion marks a significant milestone as the company continues to grow its presence in the Midwest. 'We had an incredible time with the folks from Tramonte, their customers and all the veterans and fans that attended our northeast Ohio launch event at MAPS,' said American Rebel CEO Andy Ross. 'We tied our launch event and performance in with a Hunting & Fishing Outdoors Show sponsored by the Rubber City Radio Group, a local radio station ownership cluster that includes WQMX, WONE, WAKR and WNWV. It was great to share an ice-cold Rebel Light with everyone that came out to the event and supported American Rebel. Tramonte is part of the Miller/Coors distribution network; and we want to thank them for all their efforts. In just a few weeks Tramonte has an 11% penetration rate into their market with American Rebel Light. We think that is amazing and we know we're very fortunate to be working with some of the best distributors in the country.' 'The launch party of American Rebel Light at the MAPS Air Museum at the Akron Canton Airport was a huge success,' said Mike Tramonte, President, Tramonte Distributing. 'The attendees loved the venue, the concert, the Hunting and Fishing Show, the time spent with Andy and Todd but most of all they really enjoyed sampling the American Rebel Light beer. The comments were overwhelmingly positive. Tramonte Distributing is proud to have American Rebel Light in its portfolio. You folks produce a great beer!' The relationship with Tramonte Distributing puts American Rebel Beer in front of a wide audience in Ohio, bringing its Premium Light Lager to light beer drinkers looking for a beer that shares their core values. The Tramonte agreement completes a seamless distribution network, ensuring that American Rebel Beer is available in local bars, restaurants, and retail outlets. "We are excited to partner with Tramonte Distributing to bring American Rebel Beer to Akron, OH, and the surrounding counties," said Todd Porter, President of American Rebel Beverages. "This agreement represents our commitment to expanding our reach and sharing our passion for America's Patriotic Beer with the amazing people of northeast Ohio." Tramonte Distributing Company was founded in 1940 in Akron by Giacomo Tramonte, and true to its roots, remains in the city of Akron where they are the only alcoholic beverage distributor. Tramonte family members remain active in the company and the company prides itself on being a solid corporate citizen, encouraging responsible consumption, sponsoring a Safe Ride program during key holiday periods and contributing to local and national charities. To continue the launch effort, American Rebel Beer and Tramonte Distributing will host a series of events, including Rebel Light Kick-Off Parties featuring CEO Andy Ross and his band, beer tastings, and promotional giveaways. The festivities will continue through 2025, offering a perfect opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy America's Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer. Since its launch in September 2024, American Rebel Light Beer has rolled out in Tennessee, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri and North Carolina and is adding new distributors and territories regularly. For more information about the launch events and the availability of American Rebel Beer, please visit or follow us on our social media platforms. About American Rebel Light Beer Produced in partnership with AlcSource, American Rebel Light Beer ( is a domestic premium light lager celebrated for its exceptional quality and patriotic values. It stands out as America's Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer. American Rebel Light is a Premium Domestic Light Lager Beer – All Natural, Crisp, Clean and Bold Taste with a Lighter Feel. With approximately 100 calories, 3.2 carbohydrates, and 4.3% alcoholic content per 12 oz serving, American Rebel Light Beer delivers a lighter option for those who love great beer but prefer a more balanced lifestyle. It's all natural with no added supplements and importantly does not use corn, rice, or other sweeteners typically found in mass produced beers. About Tramonte Distributing Tramonte Distributing Company was founded in 1940 in Akron by Giacomo Tramonte, and true to its roots, remains in the city of Akron where they are the only alcoholic beverage distributor. The business began with distribution rights for the Miller and Duquesne brands. Shortly thereafter they added Fort Pitt Beer, Cribari Wines and Weidemann Beer. Tramonte continued to acquire brands and in the late 1960's acquired Molson brands through a highly unusual process. Jack S. Tramonte purchased the Molson inventory at a Summit County Sheriff's sale and thus became a Molson Distributor. In addition to its core business, Tramonte Distributing prides itself in being a solid corporate citizen. Joining its breweries, Tramonte is in the forefront of the effort to encourage responsible consumption, sponsoring a Safe Ride program during key holiday periods. Tramonte also offers certified TIPS training to retailers. Tramonte family members currently active in the business include Michael A. Tramonte, President; Jack T. Tramonte, Vice President and Jack F. Tramonte, Secretary/Treasurer and Jack J. Tramonte. The fourth generation recently joined the business, Michael J. Tramonte, Rachael Tramonte and Anne Tramonte McKee. From its Akron headquarters, Tramonte's 100 employees serve customers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Wayne, Ashland, And Stark counties. For more information go to About MAPS Air Museum MAPS Air Museum is an internationally known museum of aviation and serves as a center of aviation history for Northeast Ohio. The museum features exciting educational displays of its collection of acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical archives in its own library. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there's something for you at MAPS. For more information go to About American Rebel Holdings, Inc. American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) has operated primarily as a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded safes and personal security and self-defense products and has recently transitioned into the beverage industry through the introduction of American Rebel Beer. The Company also designs and produces branded apparel and accessories. To learn more, visit or For investor information, visit American Rebel Holdings, American Rebel Beverages, LLCTodd Porter, Presidenttporter@ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. American Rebel Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: AREB; AREBW) (the 'Company,' "American Rebel,' 'we,' 'our' or 'us') desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "forecasts" "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include benefits of a launch party, actual launch timing and availability of American Rebel Beer, success and availability of the promotional activities, our ability to effectively execute our business plan, and the Risk Factors contained within our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Company Contact:tporter@ info@ Attachment American Rebel Holdings Inc
