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US immigration agency branches out Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/09/16/us_immigration_agency_branches_out_to_lawrence/
Lawrence, MA -- The state’s 'immigrant city’’ unveiled its own federal immigration agency yesterday. More...

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Posted on  Thursday, September 17, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

Soap Opera Gets Latinos In Tune With Health Care Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/11/ap/national/main5304112.shtml
It has all the hallmarks of the beloved telenovela: Heart-wrenching dialogue. Doors slamming amid tears. Over-the-top theatrics. More...

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Posted on  Tuesday, September 15, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

Latino leader touts role of community colleges Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/DN-hispaniced_12met.ART.State.Edition1.4c1b99c.html
Community colleges serve a critical role as the gateway to higher education for Latino students, a federal education official stressed to a group of educators Friday. More...

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Posted on  Tuesday, September 15, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

American dream goes bust Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13329696
When authorities asked him to help get evidence against a woman suspected of posing as an immigration employee to defraud foreign-born people in Utah, Luis Maco agreed. More...

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Posted on  Tuesday, September 15, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

SF supervisors' move to protect immigrant youth Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/08/18/state/n154846D41.DTL
San Francisco supervisors introduced a measure Tuesday that would keep underaged undocumented immigrants suspected of a crime from being handed over to immigration authorities until they've been proven guilty. More...

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Posted on  Thursday, August 20, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

http://www.sacbee.com/latest/story/2119971.html
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman said Tuesday she supports toughening federal enforcement of employers who hire illegal immigrants and also expanding guest worker programs for farmworkers and highly skilled immigrants. More...

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Posted on  Thursday, August 20, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

Immigration Reform Is Key For Health Reform Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Policy.aspx?Id=1044703
Noting the high proportion of immigrants, both legal and illegal, among the ranks of the uninsured, a group of scholars says the present Congressional debate on health insurance reform is inextricably linked to the nation's immigration policies. More...

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Posted on  Thursday, August 20, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

Immigration reform timetable gives Latinos pause Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/53316192.html
When President Barack Obama announced a timetable last week that puts off comprehensive immigration reform until next year, some advocates and other observers weren't surprised, given the still-struggling economy and the massive health care and energy bills ahead of the issue. More...

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Posted on  Tuesday, August 18, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_13096243?nclick_check=1
An employment program launched this week by three nonprofits will attempt to line up temporary employers with temporary workers, including day laborers who might be undocumented. More...

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Posted on  Tuesday, August 18, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

 

Prayer rally blasts 287(g), profiling Immigration

By: Jackie Chavarria

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=6&ArticleID=63360
Lawrenceville, GA -- Congregants from the Latino church community chanted outside the Gwinnett County Jail on Saturday during a prayer rally blasting the deportation program they call harsh and unfair. More...

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Posted on  Tuesday, August 18, 2009   By:  jackie    0 Comments    Share

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