Although many of the controversial provisions of Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law were halted until November, the law has already had impact economically on the state. Many organizations and states issued official boycotts on Arizona. According to The Arizona Republic, fewer companies and organizations are choosing the state as a place to host of conventions […]
Study Shows Major Impact of Immigrants in Georgia
August 5, 2010 By
A study released last week by the Immigration Policy Center shows that immigrants in Georgia have a positive effect on the economy of the state. The nonpartisan, Washington-based research group often provides information to Congress. This time that information revealed that in Georgia, immigrants are responsible for expansion of the economy and job growth. Immigrants […]
Former Cheney Adviser Says GOP Will Lose Latino Vote
August 4, 2010 By
A former domestic policy adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney says Republicans will alienate the Hispanic electorate in their quest to end birthright citizenship. “If the Republican Party embraces ending birthright citizenship, then it will be assured losing Latino and ethnic voters — and presidential elections for the foreseeable future,” said Cesar Conda. Faced […]
Study Shows that Climate Change Will Increase Mexico-U.S. Migration
August 4, 2010 By
According to researchers at Princeton University, a warming climate could cause an increase in the number of Mexicans crossing the border, due to rising temperatures that lead to a decrease in crop yields. The study finds that for every 10 % of lost crop yields, another 2% of Mexicans are more likely to leave their […]
McCain Joins Fellow GOP in Calling for Hearings to Change Constitution’s 14th Amendment
August 3, 2010 By
The Capitol Hill newspaper, Politico, is reporting that today John McCain stated his support for Congressional hearings to change the 14th amendment of the US Constitution which grants citizenship to all individuals born in the United States. Conservatives have begun a chorus in recent weeks questioning the validity of the amendment and arguing that is […]
Virginia Permits Officers to Check Immigration Status of Anyone “Stopped or Arrested”
August 3, 2010 By
Following the enactment of the controversial immigration law in Arizona last week, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has ruled that state law enforcement offers are permitted to check the immigration status of anyone who is “stopped or arrested”. At a news conference on Monday, Cuccinelli (R) said, “Our opinion basically said that Virginia law enforcement […]
Palin Defends Brewer
August 2, 2010 By
Former Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Tea Party favorite, Sarah Palin, continued this past weekend to insert herself into the immigration debate by demonstrating her knowledge of a Spanish language term to describe AZ Gov. Jan Brewer. In an interview on Sunday with Fox News, Palin said the judge’s ruling “temporary” and “unfortunate” she went […]
New York Area Experiencing Violence Against Latinos
August 2, 2010 By
Concerns over violence continue to plague the Latino immigrant community in New York City’s boroughs but some question whether the motive is racial or economic – or both. On Staten Island, police have increased their presence following a rash of attacks against the Mexican immigrant population in the area. Since spring, residents have reported incidences […]
Arizona Sheriff Remains Strong After Ruling
July 30, 2010 By
While most of yesterday’s protests across the country were directed at Arizona’s controversial new law, SB 1070, one local group targeted their anger at one person who they have been at odds with for almost a decade – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Arpaio, a 78-year-old ex-federal drug agent, has become a poster child for […]
Protests Across the Country Mark AZ Law’s First Day
July 29, 2010 By
From the Brooklyn Bridge to Wilshire Boulevard, people angry over Arizona’s anti-immigration law that went into effect today are taking to the streets. While yesterday’s ruling by Judge Bolton placed an injunction against some of the more controversial aspects of SB 1070, the remaining sections officially become law became law at midnight. Immigration advocates from […]
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