From as far away as Rhode Island and Louisiana, tens of thousands of marchers descended upon Arizona this past Saturday to protest the state’s passage of a controversial new anti-immigration law. Speaking to the crowd on the grounds of the state capitol, Democratic Congressman Ed Pastor, who represents part of the Phoenix, said “We must […]
Guest Blogger Series: Congressman Silvestre Reyes “Honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice”
May 28, 2010 By
By: Congressman Silvestre Reyes As Americans across the country enjoy the Memorial Day weekend at picnics, barbeques, and other festivities, we must not forget the true meaning and purpose of this day – to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This Memorial Day, I urge all […]
Teen Sentenced to 25 Years for Hate Crime Killing of Latino Immigrant
May 28, 2010 By
Yesterday, a jury sentenced a 19 year old Long Island man to the maximum sentence of 25 years in prison for killing Latino immigrant Marcelo Lucero. As reported in La Plaza, in November 2008, seven teenagers attacked and killed Lucero, a legal immigrant originally from Ecuador. The group of friends had set out that evening […]
Law Enforcement Express Opposition to Arizona Law
May 27, 2010 By
In a meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder yesterday in Washington, police chiefs from across the nation expressed their concerns over the outfall of the new Arizona law. Chiefs of police who attended the meeting said they believe that punitive measures, such as SB 1070 which target the Latino community, will damage relationships that local […]
Report of a Crime Leads to Deportation
May 27, 2010 By
In December of last year, Abel Moreno and his girlfriend were pulled over by local law enforcement officer Marcus Jackson for a traffic violation. When Jackson began to fondle Moreno’s girlfriend, Moreno called 911. Jackson then ordered Moreno to drop the phone, arrested the pair and charged them with resisting arrest. Now fired from the […]
Guest Blogger Series: Senator Robert Menendez on “From Tragedy to Opportunity in the Gulf of Mexico”
May 27, 2010 By
As featured in El Diario/La Prensa By Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) Like Americans everywhere, I am sickened and angered over the environmental and economic catastrophe unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico. Watching the images and hearing the heartbreaking stories of devastation and despair sweeping through this vital yet fragile region of our country, I’m seized […]
Some Latinos In Support of Arizona Law
May 26, 2010 By
While a recent poll has shown that the overwhelming majority of Latinos oppose the new anti-immigration law in Arizona, there are some who are not afraid to express their support of it. “I just don’t like the fact that they’re going to say that an American Latino has the same concerns as a Latino from […]
Obama to Send National Guard to Border
May 26, 2010 By
President Obama announced yesterday that his administration is requesting and extra $500 million in the budget for US-Mexico border security and that he plans to deploy 1,200 National Guard troops to the region. The additional troops will reinforce the 340 who are already stationed on the border engaged in monitoring border crossings and analyzing intelligence. […]
Puerto Rican Man Threatened with Deportation “Back to Mexico”
May 25, 2010 By
Eduardo Caraballo, a resident of Chicago who was born in Puerto Rico, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) late last week following an arrest over an alleged stolen car case that is still being investigated. After his mother posted bail for the car incident, Caraballo was told by immigration officials that […]
Factions and Accusations Among Anti-Immigration Proponents
May 25, 2010 By
The Colorado Independent newspaper is reporting of internal feuding amongst anti-immigrant groups with accusations of racism and ties to Neo-Nazis in a lead up to a pro-SB1070 rally next month. The Phoenix Rising Rally, scheduled for June 5 in Phoenix, AZ, is being billed as “the largest rally in support of the rule of law” […]
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