Full Name
Lynn Tramonte, Ohio Immigration Alliance Director
Recent Articles by Author
Image
We can’t let this be who we are: A personal note from the Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Haga clic aquí para la traducción al españolIn April, several federal agencies brought about arresting a Columbus man they claim is a member of Tren de Aragua, without offering any details . Since then, they've been blasting his picture all over social media. When I saw his blurred face…
Image
Two Cities, Two Hate Crimes, One Motive
We all want to live and raise our children in a safe place. Two immigrant parents thought they came to the United States for exactly that, only to have their dreams dashed in March. A Columbus mom born in Somalia and wearing a hijab was attacked by her own neighbors outside her…
Image
2,500 Ohioans and 80 organizations: Ohio stands with Immigrants
“We affirm that migration is a basic act of being human.” So begins a letter to state and local officials, signed by 80 institutions and 2,500 Ohioans from 69 counties. “Our state is made better, stronger and more vibrant by the countless contributions of immigrants…
Image
ICE jail set to soar in Ohio
Did you know ICE puts Ohioans in jail who haven’t even been charged with crimes?You guessed right. It's about money for the jailers, not what's best for our communities.The people we're talking about are Ohioans who have cases in immigration court, or who are eligible for deportation — a civil…