On Monday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California named Hector Villagra, a civil rights attorney and the group’s current legal director, its next executive director to succeed Ramona Ripston. “I know I have a tough job ahead of me, but we have a strong organization and strong support, and I fully expect that our success […]
GOP in Colorado Holds Anti-immigration Summit
November 29, 2010 By
Republican lawmakers are holding an anti-immigration summit today at the Colorado state capitol in anticipation of the introduction of an Arizona-style immigration law in the state legislature next year. The summit is open to the public and will feature law-enforcement officers and elected officials as speakers. The aim is to discuss “different approaches to dealing […]
Anti-Immigration Group in Iowa Pushes for AZ-style Law
November 23, 2010 By
An anti-immigration group in Iowa by the name of the “Minuteman Patriots” has begun collecting signatures as part of a statewide petition to get the state legislature to pass a tough immigration law similar to Arizona’s SB 1070. On Saturday alone, the group collected 400 signatures outside a post office in Council Bluffs. The group’s […]
“Hulk” Actor and Stevan Seagal Join Arpaio’s Anti-Immigrant Posse
November 22, 2010 By
Last Wednesday, actors Lou Ferrigno, who once portrayed the “Hulk” and Steven Seagal were sworn-in as “illegal immigration fighters” as part of one of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s anti-immigrant posses. The “national known celebrity crime fighters,” as referenced by Arpaio’s office make up 2 of the 56 member posse, which it said is also the […]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Elects New Leadership
November 19, 2010 By
Yesterday, the members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) elected Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez (D-TX) to lead the group of Latino Democrats in the new Congress. Rounding out the leadership board are Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), who becomes the Caucus’ 1st Vice Chair, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) as 2nd Vice Chair, and Rep. Dennis […]
Study Shows Arizona Anti-immigrant Law has Cost Millions for State
November 19, 2010 By
A new study shows that Arizona is facing steep financial repercussions as a result of its anti-immigrant law. The study conducted by the consulting firm Elliott D. Pollack & Co. for the Center for American Progress, a liberal-leaning think tank critical of the controversial law, revealed that the state has lost more than $250 million […]
Facebook Game Raises Awareness of Diabetes among Latinos
November 18, 2010 By
A new Facebook game is combining social networking with important lifestyle and nutritional tips for Latinos living with diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and with Latinos twice as likely than Caucasians to develop this chronic disease, the newly unveiled game HealthSeeker™ Explorando tu Salud, Paso a Paso on Facebook, is looking to reverse this […]
New Republican Controlled House Will Target Children of Undocumented Immigrants
November 18, 2010 By
The newly elected Republican majority in the House is looking to deny citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants once it takes the reins early next year in the new Congress. A bill that would deny “birthright citizenship” to these children is expected to be introduced by the incoming chairman of the subcommittee that oversees […]
President Obama Backs Push to Pass DREAM Act During Lame Duck Session
November 17, 2010 By
The President met with Hispanic lawmakers Tuesday afternoon and said he will support their efforts to pass the DREAM Act during the current lame duck session. The immigration legislation would provide a path for legalization for undocumented students who were brought into the United States illegally by their parents as minors if they pursue higher […]
Report Details Abuse Suffered by Immigrant Women Laborers
November 17, 2010 By
Undocumented female immigrants, especially in the food production sector, are some of the most vulnerable and exploited group in the US labor market. These are the findings of a new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center released at a press conference in Washington yesterday. “Injustice On Our Plates” was based on interviews with 150 […]
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