While on a Latin American trip, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a TV station in Quito, Ecuador that the Obama administration has decided to file suit against the state of Arizona for its recently passed, controversial anti-immigrant measure, SB 1070. Secretary Clinton’s comments drew fire from Arizona Governor Jan Brewer who said, “If our […]
Undocumented Workers Identifiable by “grooming habits” according to GOP lawmaker
June 16, 2010 By
In a statement on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday, Republican Congressman Steve King of Iowa defended Arizona’s new anti-immigration law and justified the need for profiling. A requirement that local law enforcement stop individuals if they have “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the country illegally is one of the […]
Hispanics Leave Arizona in Anticipation of Law’s Enactment
June 14, 2010 By
In anticipation of the controversial new anti-immigration law going into effect at the end of the month, Hispanics are reported to be leaving the state of Arizona. School districts with high Latino populations are reporting a drop in enrollment. Balsz Elementary School District #31 in Phoenix, which is 75 percent Latino, has seen 100 students […]
Juarez Teen Shot By Border Patrol
June 10, 2010 By
Outrage continues to mount over a US Border Patrol shooting of an unarmed 15 year old Mexican youth even as conflicting details emerge. Vigils and protests were under way yesterday to mourn the death of Sergio Adrián Hernández Güereca of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, who was shot in the head by a US agent during an […]
Musical Artists Protest Arizona
June 7, 2010 By
Several prominent musicians and bands are coming together to offer up their voices in protest over Arizona’s new anti-immigration law. Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, and Mexican band Mana are part of an effort to record songs in support of Latino immigrants. Nelson, who joined others on a track titled “Si Se Puede” or “Yes We […]
Arizona Artists Forced to Lighten Faces on Mural
June 4, 2010 By
Artists of a “Go Green” mural in Arizona which featured the likeness of children from a local elementary school were told to “lighten the faces” of some of the paintings following complaints “about the children’s ethnicity”. While the principal denies any political pressure, the mural has been the target of local Prescott, AZ city councilman […]
Author of Arizona Law Has National Agenda
June 3, 2010 By
According to a report on AZCentral.com, Arizona’s controversial new anti-immigration law which has galvanized both sides of the debate does not even have its origins in the border state. Rather, it was crafted by Kris Kobach, an attorney in Kansas who is developing a national reputation for being an expert on immigration enforcement. Kobach began […]
Los Angeles County Boycotts Arizona; School District Issues Condemnation
June 2, 2010 By
A measure introduced by Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina to boycott the state of Arizona passed yesterday by a vote of 3-2. The action was meant to send a message of opposition over Arizona’s new controversial anti-immigration law. “This law simply goes too far,” said Molina. “A lot of people have pointed out that […]
Tens of Thousands Flock to Arizona to Protest New LA
June 1, 2010 By
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 […]
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 […]
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