Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Justices Skeptical of Arguments to Limit Birthright Citizenship – In a historic hearing,  marked by protests and an unprecedented appearance by President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism regarding the government’s arguments for denying U.S. citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants. Why did the president attend? What were the justices’ main concerns? José López Zamorano was present at the hearing and reports from Washington on the initial reactions from activists and the plaintiffs’ attorneys.

Colorado Bill to Protect Outdoor Workers Moves Forward – In Colorado, a proposal to protect thousands of outdoor workers has advanced in the state legislature’s health committee. If approved, the law would guarantee paid breaks, access to drinking water and shade, as well as other necessary measures to improve working conditions amid an increasingly unpredictable and dangerous climate. Jesús Sánchez Melean spoke with a worker and the bill’s sponsors, and he brings us the details from Denver.

Leaders Call for an Economic Boycott on May 1 — Millions of people recently took to the streets across all 50 states to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive measures against immigrants, the impacts of the war against Iran, and other policies. As part of this wave of national outrage, activists, union leaders, and religious leaders are calling for a general strike on May 1, International Workers’ Day, with no shopping, no school, and street demonstrations. Rubén Tapia spoke with organizers and affected individuals and brings us this summary from Los Angeles.