http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/index.html News Stories registrered by Student Voices users http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/pelosi_speaks_out_for_an_end_to_worksite_raids-820.html At a press conference on November 5th, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is in support of seizing ICE worksite raids, during the time something is put together for comprehensive immigration reform. Pelosi believes the raids unnecessarily divide families at Thu, 28 Dec 0024 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/pelosi_speaks_out_for_an_end_to_worksite_raids-820.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/rove_immigration_reform_key_to_saving_gop-819.html Article dicusses how Republican, Karl Rove is emphasizing "gaining ground," with Hispanics, through securing borders and comprehensive immigration reform. Thu, 28 Dec 0052 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/rove_immigration_reform_key_to_saving_gop-819.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/13_of_california_business_owners_are_foreign-born-816.html Very interesting article.  I think this is a great picture of how imigrants live the American dream - we should be proud of the spirit of opportunity that is alive here.  Wed, 29 Nov 0041 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/13_of_california_business_owners_are_foreign-born-816.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/students_reach_out_to_achieve_the_dream_act-815.html Students are fighting for immigrant rights, an event at MLK Student Union campus with students from UC Berkley joined the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration & Immigrant Rights, and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN). Organized by BAMN Mon, 28 Nov 0040 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/students_reach_out_to_achieve_the_dream_act-815.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_study_on_the_impact_immigration_has_on_the_us-814.html At the University of Denver, a study on recommendations on issues that range from illegal immigration to the impact on the economy that immigration has will start next year in January and a report will be issued at the end of Wed, 29 Nov 0041 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_study_on_the_impact_immigration_has_on_the_us-814.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/losing_jobs_to_undocumented_not_concern_for_americans-809.html The article discusses how the long drawn out argument that Americans don't want undocumented immigrants to take their jobs isn't quite accurate, even in the current state of the economy and high unemployments rates.  Actually, according to a study, most Americans Wed, 29 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/losing_jobs_to_undocumented_not_concern_for_americans-809.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_leaves_cyber_mail-807.html Could you go without your Blackberry??  Well that's the decision President Elect Obama is currently facing.  As all presidential records, eletronic, or not, can be used for public records, most are advised to give up their emails all together.  This will Mon, 29 Oct 0042 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_leaves_cyber_mail-807.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/clinton_vetting_includes_look_at_mr_clinton-806.html Article disucsses how Obama's interest in appointing HIlary Clinton to his cabinet at Secretary of State further explores Bill Clinton's current activities to avoid conflict of interest.  "The possiblity of Mrs. Clinton's nomination generated positive response on Sunday, even from across Mon, 29 Oct 0025 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/clinton_vetting_includes_look_at_mr_clinton-806.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_appeal_to_obama_dont_break_up_our_families-805.html The article discusses how members of immigrant families are reminding Obama to keep his promise to address a comprehensive immigration reform plan.  The article also explores how many of these migrant families have come this point and what they are currently Wed, 28 Oct 0016 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_appeal_to_obama_dont_break_up_our_families-805.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_may_reverse_bush_policies_on_stem_cells_drilling_and_abortion-804.html   More religious groups supported President-elect Obama this year, than any other presidential candidate before him. The New York Times even reported one religious group, Matthew 25 Network, going so far as to caucus for him by creating Thu, 01 Jul 0034 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_may_reverse_bush_policies_on_stem_cells_drilling_and_abortion-804.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/former_mexican_president_says_wall_not_the_answer-803.html Article discusses former Mexican President Vicente Fox's opinio on how the construction of a wall along the US/Mexico border seperates neighbors, and gives suggestions of how increased understanding and exchange between both goverments will benefit everyone. Thu, 01 Jul 0023 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/former_mexican_president_says_wall_not_the_answer-803.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/dps_checkpoints_-_public_safety_or_immigration_policy-802.html The Texas Department of Public Safety Commission is currently looking into the legality of setting up statewide driver license checkpoints, considered another tool for law enforcment officers to protect the public, however 15+ Texas lawmakers think they have overstepped their authority Tue, 30 Jun 0044 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/dps_checkpoints_-_public_safety_or_immigration_policy-802.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/can_the_gop_win_back_latino_voters-800.html The article discusses how a failed immigration reform plan and lack of concern for issues important to them by the GOP, could explain why the majority of Latinos voted as democrats, and what and how the Republican party can win them Fri, 01 Jul 0046 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/can_the_gop_win_back_latino_voters-800.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/skilled_immigrants_brain_waste_in_workforce-798.html Article describing how millions of college educated legal immigrants are unemployed or working in unskilled jobs, due to their credentials not being recognized here. Sat, 31 May 0027 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/skilled_immigrants_brain_waste_in_workforce-798.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/lawyers_ask_for_curb_on_words-797.html Hispanic lawyers are asking that courtrooms no longer permit the use of any words that are considered inflammatory, prejudice, or bias, including "illegal aliens." Tue, 31 May 0018 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/lawyers_ask_for_curb_on_words-797.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_program_from_the_consulate_helps_hundreds_of_mexican-immigrants-796.html The Consulate has started a program to assist several hundred Mexican-immigrants in obtaining their consular identification cards, and renewing passports. The consulate came in from New York City to Lakewood, New Jersey and set up at Christ United Methodist Church. Fri, 31 May 0026 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_program_from_the_consulate_helps_hundreds_of_mexican-immigrants-796.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/president-elect_pressed_to_appoint_bill_richardson_as_secretary_of_state-795.html Hispanic activists are pressing president-elect Barack Obama to appoint New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to serve as secretary of state.  Richardson previously held cabinet level and foreign policy posts during the Clinton administration. Wed, 30 May 0025 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/president-elect_pressed_to_appoint_bill_richardson_as_secretary_of_state-795.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/todays_veterans_hall_a_mouse_click_away-793.html Certainly a sign of our times, veterans are encouraged to congregate at an online community, rather than grab a beer at their local veteran hall.  The social networking site, targeted specifically to current war veterans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, hopes Thu, 01 May 0027 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/todays_veterans_hall_a_mouse_click_away-793.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/over_100_security_guards_hired_without_background_check_-792.html An immigration lockup The Northwest Detention Center privately run, was under investigation for hiring security guards without background checks. Something that went overlooked by ICE for two years. Tue, 31 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/over_100_security_guards_hired_without_background_check_-792.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/save_program_is_not_able_to_provided_immigrant_status-791.html A Dallas suburb wants to use it’s plan to keep out undocumented immigrants with a federal database; Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements Program (SAVE), however the program is unable to show the status of  immigrants. Tue, 31 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/save_program_is_not_able_to_provided_immigrant_status-791.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/deportation_of_undocumented_reaches_all_time_high-789.html An initiative by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has spurred a rise in the number of illegal aliens with criminal records being deported. Mon, 30 Mar 0061 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/deportation_of_undocumented_reaches_all_time_high-789.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/year_of_the_bailout_-_and_now_gm-788.html From AIG to the nation's banks, the government is being asked, more than ever, for financial support.  Read about the most recent bailout request from the auto companies. Tue, 30 Mar 0017 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/year_of_the_bailout_-_and_now_gm-788.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/what_huge_voter_turnout-787.html It turns out that that crazy projections about voter turnout rates were a little inflated.  While there were notable increases in specific demographics, American University political scientist Curtis Gans - an authority on voter turnout - says, “We have a long-term Fri, 31 Mar 0019 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/what_huge_voter_turnout-787.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/many_immigrants_in_el_paso_take_natrulaization_oath_this_year-785.html A record high this fiscal year  was recorded of naturalization applications in El Paso Texas. Many immigrants do not want to deal with the fees that doubled and the revised citizenship exam.   Sun, 28 Dec 0060 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/many_immigrants_in_el_paso_take_natrulaization_oath_this_year-785.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/record_number_of_deportations_in_south_and_central_texas-780.html     The Associated Press reports that enforcement officials have deported a record high of more than 53,000 illegal immigrants from the South and Central parts of Texas in the past year.   Wed, 28 Dec 0012 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/record_number_of_deportations_in_south_and_central_texas-780.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/omission_of_obama_on_front_page_stirs_protest_in_terrell_texas-779.html   When asked why this historical moment was left out of the paper, Terrell Tribune Publisher Bill Jordan had this to say:      “We run a newspaper not a memory book service…We covered the local commissioners Mon, 28 Nov 0040 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/omission_of_obama_on_front_page_stirs_protest_in_terrell_texas-779.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_immigration_policies_with_the_new_president-778.html Barack Obama is in support of comprehensive immigration reform which will include improvement on the H-1B program   Sat, 29 Nov 0010 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_immigration_policies_with_the_new_president-778.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigrant_kidnapping_ring_under_investigation__in_hidalgo_county-777.html In Edinburg, Sheriff’s County deputies of Hidalgo are investigating an immigrant smuggling and kidnapping ring in a local apartment complex.   Sat, 29 Nov 0010 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigrant_kidnapping_ring_under_investigation__in_hidalgo_county-777.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obamas_plan_for_immigration-776.html Read about the current issues and concerns regarding immigration on the recently launched change.gov website.   You can learn all about Obama's immigration agenda, and even submit your own suggestions. MATT.org is also working towards finishing the job on immigration reform Wed, 29 Nov 0041 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obamas_plan_for_immigration-776.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/what_will_be_the_new_us_immigration_policy-773.html One aspect of Obama's recent victory has been largley attributed to a large number of Hispanic voters.  Obama has spoken about his plans to address issues important to Hispanics, including immigration.  Read Obama's stance on a new immigration policy. Thu, 29 Nov 0025 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/what_will_be_the_new_us_immigration_policy-773.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/berkley_students_protest_at_ice_office_to_prevent_raids_-772.html Recent raids in the Berkley and Bay area has drawn the attention of over   600 protestors including a number of UC Berkley students, they marched on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency office in San Francisco.  Tue, 28 Oct 0060 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/berkley_students_protest_at_ice_office_to_prevent_raids_-772.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/undocumented_immigrants_round_up_in_florida-771.html A round up of undocumented immigrants was held on Monday in Bay County Florida,  the Sheriff’s office was assisted by two Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers.   Tue, 28 Oct 0060 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/undocumented_immigrants_round_up_in_florida-771.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_immigration_regulations_for_cnmi_-770.html The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have drafted new immigration regulations on a number of ,things,  changed from minor to major. Tue, 28 Oct 0060 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_immigration_regulations_for_cnmi_-770.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_good_perspective_on_president_bush-769.html This is a great article from the WSJ on President Bush.  I think it's important to realize the complexities of being an elected leader and the intense decisions they have to make.  Polarization and 'us/them' mentality is not just harmful, it's Wed, 29 Oct 0027 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_good_perspective_on_president_bush-769.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/elation_skepticism_as_world_reacts_to_obama_win-763.html The entire world waited and watched along with the American people to find out who the next President of the United States would be.  This is an interesting look at how the people all over the world, from Africa to Europe Fri, 29 Oct 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/elation_skepticism_as_world_reacts_to_obama_win-763.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_becomes_first_black_president_in_landslide-761.html In case you haven't heard, read about the historic results of this 2008 presidential election. Sat, 29 Sep 0053 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_becomes_first_black_president_in_landslide-761.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/enforced_immigration_rules_upset_some_employers_-760.html A federal judge issued an injunction on preventing the department of Homeland Security  from enforcing the rule, checking the accuracy of the information of an employee if the employer is notified that the Social Security number does not match, and if Mon, 28 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/enforced_immigration_rules_upset_some_employers_-760.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexico_is_losing_the__educated_to_the_united_states-759.html Many highly educated students from Tech de Monterrey leave Mexico to leave the weak economy in Mexico behind. Mon, 28 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexico_is_losing_the__educated_to_the_united_states-759.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/things_to_watch_on_election_day-756.html This is an interesting way to view all of the election coverage tonight and understand electoral vote results - to avoid any premature assumptions. Thu, 29 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/things_to_watch_on_election_day-756.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/colleges_strive_to_have_graduates_collaborate__with_multinational_firms-755.html Community colleges are working to have their graduates meet the needs of multicultural business in the worldwide market seeking workers. Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/colleges_strive_to_have_graduates_collaborate__with_multinational_firms-755.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/literacy_program_is_an_opportunity_for_immigrants_to_grow-754.html In St. Charles, a literacy program for a community of 59,000 of non –English speakers is becoming a window of opportunity for many immigrants to learn to read, write and speak English to enable them to interact with the community. Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/literacy_program_is_an_opportunity_for_immigrants_to_grow-754.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/swing_states_reports__ind_nev_nc_and_fla-746.html In the final day before the election, everyone is watching the swing states of Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida.  Get a rundown of how the states have swung in the past and where they are currently in this election. Sat, 29 Aug 0022 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/swing_states_reports__ind_nev_nc_and_fla-746.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/english_only_measure_divides_voters-745.html A split decision from voters on a measure that would require the government business to do all business in the English language only has divided the voters in Davidson county.   Sun, 29 Dec 0065 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/english_only_measure_divides_voters-745.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/aclu_filed_lawsuit_against_ice-744.html American Civil Liberties Union has filled a law suit against ICE for violating the Freedom of Information Act after request on basic information on a raid that led to 130 arrest of suspected undocumented immigrants.   Sun, 29 Dec 0065 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/aclu_filed_lawsuit_against_ice-744.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_immigration_hot_issue_for_hispanics_in_key_state-739.html The immigration issue is still on the radar for many, even if the candidates aren't talking about it.  A look at how it's playing out in Colorado. Sun, 28 Nov 0028 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_immigration_hot_issue_for_hispanics_in_key_state-739.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/american_apparel_making_immigration_a_top_priority-738.html While immigration is a not a top issue in the presidential campaigns, American Apparel the biggest garment manufacture in the country is making immigration a top priority, American Apparel has displayed banners all over town on benches and billboards’ that shout Tue, 29 Oct 0054 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/american_apparel_making_immigration_a_top_priority-738.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/amnesty_is_unavoidable_for_the_next_president-737.html President Roy Beck from Numbers USA, agrees  that the next president will not hesitate to push for amnesty. However he argues that grassroots America  needs to mobilize to prevent the next president as well as Congress from giving amnesty . Sat, 28 Oct 0052 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/amnesty_is_unavoidable_for_the_next_president-737.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/on_campuses_mccain_supporters_are_running_on_a_shoestring_and_conviction-729.html The article discusses how young Republican students are having a hard time gaining funds and support on campuses dominated by Obama supporters.  Mon, 29 Oct 0053 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/on_campuses_mccain_supporters_are_running_on_a_shoestring_and_conviction-729.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/real_hands-on_experience_for_university_of_hawaii_students__in_immigration-719.html Students at the University of Hawaii are taking part in real immigration and naturalization cases for clients who can’t afford legal services. Tue, 29 Sep 0033 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/real_hands-on_experience_for_university_of_hawaii_students__in_immigration-719.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/is_the_border_fence_necessary_with_the_decline_of__arrest-718.html  Arrest of  illegal immigration has decreased along the Texas- Mexico border, so business and elected leaders question the need of the controversial fence.   Thu, 29 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/is_the_border_fence_necessary_with_the_decline_of__arrest-718.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_request_to_revive_a_stalled_crackdown_on_employers-717.html A request by the Bush Administration to a federal judge to lift a ban on a stalled crackdown, on U.S. companies that hire undocumented workers was announced on Thursday. If the court agrees to lift the ban, there will be 140,000 Fri, 29 Aug 0066 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_request_to_revive_a_stalled_crackdown_on_employers-717.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/early_voting_every_day_is_election_day-716.html The article discusses that with the change to early voting laws in nearly 30 states, voters are turning out in record numbers to cast their ballots at their convenience, well before the official November 4 election day. Sun, 28 Aug 0012 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/early_voting_every_day_is_election_day-716.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/men_charged_with_plotting_to_kill_obama-715.html This just in. This article discusses how the two men who have been charged with plotting to kill Barack Obama met, and how their case has been handled thus far.         Sun, 29 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/men_charged_with_plotting_to_kill_obama-715.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/amazoncom_listing_had_barack_obama_halloween_mask_under_terrorist_costume-714.html   Check out this article. It’s about Amazon.com listing a Barack Obama mask (Halloween costume) under the terrorist category. I wonder how many they sold while it was listed that way, and if it was done on purpose, which Fri, 28 Aug 0044 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/amazoncom_listing_had_barack_obama_halloween_mask_under_terrorist_costume-714.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/second_thoughts_on_the_bailout_billby_joe_nocera-712.html Written by Business columnist, Joe Nocera, for The Times. This article discloses how despite the fact that the Bail Out Bill has yet to prove itself worthy, Nocera still supports it.     Wed, 29 Aug 0053 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/second_thoughts_on_the_bailout_billby_joe_nocera-712.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/us_economic_crisis_sends_latino_migrants_packing_-709.html The article discusses how the current economic crisis is forcing many Latino migrants to return home early for the holiday season, how many are struggling to make ends meet, and how the reverse immigration trend could be the largest yet. Thu, 29 Aug 0009 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/us_economic_crisis_sends_latino_migrants_packing_-709.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/plans_to_change_rules_for_hiring_immigrants-708.html Secretary of Homeland Security- Michael Chertoff is planning to announce changes to the rules that have been made with the intentions of having business owners stop hiring undocumented workers.   Sat, 31 May 0066 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/plans_to_change_rules_for_hiring_immigrants-708.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_chance_for_immigrants_to_receive_in-state_tuition-707.html Chancellor of the University of Arkansas is encouraging more students to seek their bachelor’s degree with the possibility of including undocumented immigrants, at the lower tuition rate.  It is not the fault of the student that they are brought to the Sat, 31 May 0066 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_chance_for_immigrants_to_receive_in-state_tuition-707.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/e-verify_will_be_common_in_many_businesses’-706.html Companies landing federal government contracts in Utah will be using the e-verify system.                              A system that checks employment eligibility, it is designed to help identify undocumented workersand will soon become a widespread tool. Fri, 30 Apr 0056 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/e-verify_will_be_common_in_many_businesses’-706.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gov_janet_napolitano_has_no_public_position_on_proposition_202-705.html Governor Janet Napolitano has taken public positions on half of the statewide ballot measures this year, but there is one proposition that she will not give a public position on, she decided to leave that in the hands of the voters, Thu, 01 May 0055 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gov_janet_napolitano_has_no_public_position_on_proposition_202-705.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/electionpolitical_faqs_answered_by_political_columnist-704.html Scott Stroud, politics editor at the San Antonio Express News gives his expert opinion to questions most people have on their minds as the election draws closer; how electoral votes relate to the popular vote; which issues should be addressed immediately Sun, 30 Apr 0052 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/electionpolitical_faqs_answered_by_political_columnist-704.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/greenspan_financial_crisis_a_credit_tsunami-700.html Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan, discusses the state of the financial crisis, the events leading up to the crash, the larger, yet to be seen, consequences, and possible solutions for stabilization. Watch his full testimony:  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27338327#27338327 Although the Mon, 30 Apr 0008 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/greenspan_financial_crisis_a_credit_tsunami-700.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_battle_for_a_street_name_-697.html In Dallas, TX the ninth largest city in the nation, Latinos are disturbed by city officials refusing to rename a boulevard after Cesar Chavez, Hispanics have requested to have another street where over half a million marched for immigration reform in Mon, 31 Mar 0027 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_battle_for_a_street_name_-697.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/border_fence_in_the_process_of_installation-696.html In Brownsville, TX the border fence will soon be put in the Southern end of UT Brownsville Campus. The fence will run 71 miles long and stand 10 feet tall. Mon, 31 Mar 0027 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/border_fence_in_the_process_of_installation-696.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/border_patrol_uncivil_at_check_points_with_citizens-689.html U.S Rep Norm Dicks D- Washington, says that Border Patrol agents should focus on terrorism and smugglers rather that the gruffness towards the people at  checkpoints which has turned many  people off.   Mon, 29 Feb 0040 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/border_patrol_uncivil_at_check_points_with_citizens-689.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/florida_test_state_for_new_immigration_pilot_program-688.html A new pilot program that will serve as a test for several states will begin in Tampa Florida on Friday, during the immigration process and avoiding scams.  Mon, 29 Feb 0040 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/florida_test_state_for_new_immigration_pilot_program-688.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/two_years_to_be_english_language_proficient_measure_could_pass-681.html Ballot Measure 58 is in the process of being voted on, a measure that will prohibit teaching non speaking students in their native language for two years. Mon, 29 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/two_years_to_be_english_language_proficient_measure_could_pass-681.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_far_from_debate_discussion-680.html Although immigration is an big issue in the Unites States right now, it is not an issue in the presidential debates, considering that there is a large group of Latino voters. Mon, 29 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_far_from_debate_discussion-680.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_request_for_anti-immigration_law_in_oklahoma_to_not_be_enforced-679.html A request from the U.S Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Restaurant Association, and the Oklahoma  Hotel and Lodging Association is asking to let the federal government handle immigration enforcement, not the states. Fri, 28 Sep 0036 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_request_for_anti-immigration_law_in_oklahoma_to_not_be_enforced-679.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/exercising_the_right_to_vote_in_every_language-678.html Many counties around the nation are seeking help of bilingual workers at the polls before election day. Fri, 28 Sep 0036 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/exercising_the_right_to_vote_in_every_language-678.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/audit_request_for_2006_immigration_bill-674.html Sate Representative Steve King believes that Colorado is failing in the attempt to fulfill the laws on illegal immigration. Sat, 29 Aug 0061 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/audit_request_for_2006_immigration_bill-674.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_reform_ignites_debate-673.html Republican Marilyn Musgrave and Democratic Betsy Markey discussed immigration reform, which became a heated debate. Sun, 29 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_reform_ignites_debate-673.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_driver_licenses_requirements_request_to_be_reconsidered-669.html A new requirement for driver licensed immigrants  will force immigrants to prove their legal status, is viewed as a train wreck according to attorney  Kathleen Walker.   Thu, 31 Jul 0049 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_driver_licenses_requirements_request_to_be_reconsidered-669.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_bill_enforces_immigration_raid_procedures-668.html A new bill, Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act is sponsored by Senators Edward Kennedy and Robert Menendez. Sat, 01 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_bill_enforces_immigration_raid_procedures-668.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/anglo_and_latino_voters_real_thoughts_on_immigration_reform-661.html An article from the Austin American-Statesman, discusses how most Americans, both of Latino descent and not, really feel about immigration reform; some of the statistics might surprise you. Mon, 01 Aug 0018 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/anglo_and_latino_voters_real_thoughts_on_immigration_reform-661.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/hispanics_turn_cold_shoulder_to_mccain-653.html Article from Politico.com, discusses how McCain is projected to lose the Hispanic vote, despite previous immigration reform support; Spanish-language ads between Obama and McCain, which have gone unnoticed by the mainstream. Wed, 30 Jun 0045 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/hispanics_turn_cold_shoulder_to_mccain-653.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_study_on_h-1b_visa_petitions_for_us_employers-652.html Fraud found in the H-1B visa, a controversial program that has the ability of misuse and abuse. Thu, 30 Jun 0040 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_study_on_h-1b_visa_petitions_for_us_employers-652.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_new_agenda_for_the_future_immigrants-651.html Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Kikorian  has an extreme proposal for immigrants in the United States. Fri, 30 Jun 0041 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_new_agenda_for_the_future_immigrants-651.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_bash_at_republican_john_cornyn-650.html In Austin, Democrat Rick Noriega, criticized Republican John Cornyn  on several political issues including the delay in progress with immigration reform for political reasons. Wed, 30 Mar 0029 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_bash_at_republican_john_cornyn-650.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/2010_census_new_and_aggressive-649.html A census in 2010 has many migrants both undocumented and legal very nervous. Many unwilling to discuss the census. Wed, 30 Mar 0029 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/2010_census_new_and_aggressive-649.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/task_forces_for_jefferson_city-646.html  Jefferson City, Missouri has set up a 3 joint task force consisting of 18 special federal trained troopers that will focus on issues of illegal immigration such as harboring undocumented immigrants, transporting undocumented immigrants and human trafficking.   Fri, 01 Mar 0026 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/task_forces_for_jefferson_city-646.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_study_in_nebraska_cities-645.html Senator Brad Ashford of Omaha, Nebraska is observing how illegal immigration is much more deep seated than he first believed in cities of Nebraska. Sat, 29 Feb 0044 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_study_in_nebraska_cities-645.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_fallen_economy_more_effective_than_border_fence-639.html The border fence wont be as effective as the hurting economy we currently have, from having the undocumented crossing to the U.S. Many business owners tell, the undocumented have stopped coming to the United States for the lack of work, and Wed, 29 Jan 0055 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_fallen_economy_more_effective_than_border_fence-639.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_english_amendment-638.html A proposal for the November 4th ballot could change the constitutional amendment making English the official language in Missouri.   Fri, 29 Dec 0013 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_english_amendment-638.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_a_strong_effort_to_register_new_voters-636.html Immigrant groups are busy registering new voters and encouraging them to vote in this years election, nearly half a million new voters have registered by immigrant groups. Sun, 29 Nov 0022 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_a_strong_effort_to_register_new_voters-636.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/bailout_plan_for_financial_institutes_benefits_who-635.html A English language and Border Enforcement advocate is concerned that the $700 billion government bailout will benefit the undocumented immigrants. Mon, 29 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/bailout_plan_for_financial_institutes_benefits_who-635.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_request_to_count_undocumented_students-634.html  A sheriff and County commissioners are asking lawmakers to require a count of undocumented students that attend county schools. Thu, 29 Nov 0014 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_request_to_count_undocumented_students-634.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/in_state_tuition_for_undocumented_immigrants-633.html A bill that was passed in 2001 in Texas, and a similiar bill in at least in eight other states is now being questioned. Sat, 28 Nov 0016 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/in_state_tuition_for_undocumented_immigrants-633.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/sheriffs_information_can_be_hopeful_for_border_challenges-630.html Southwestern border sheriffs share a wealth of information to deal with the Country’s border issues that we face. One of the challenges that the 24 border counties have is a lack of funding, they receive more negative attention regarding the border Fri, 31 Jul 0005 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/sheriffs_information_can_be_hopeful_for_border_challenges-630.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/local_san_antonio_restaurant_owner_speaks_out-629.html Both Presidential candidates are focused on the wrong issues that America is facing, according to owner of Los Barrios - Immigration Reform. Fri, 31 Jul 0005 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/local_san_antonio_restaurant_owner_speaks_out-629.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/eva_longoria_urges_the_hispanic_community_to_vote-627.html In Washington, DC Eva Longoria-Parker reached out to the unregistered citizens to get their families, friends, and communities to go out and vote in this November 4th election. Sat, 30 Jun 0053 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/eva_longoria_urges_the_hispanic_community_to_vote-627.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/dream_act_for_students-626.html  An opportunity to allow undocumented to receive financial aid by California Community Colleges. Mon, 01 Jul 0054 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/dream_act_for_students-626.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/migrant_recruiter_an_asset_to_schools-625.html In Eagle County, Colorado many schools are seeking migrant recruiter and family liaison, which have been an asset in reaching out to Spanish- speaking families.   Tue, 29 Nov 0046 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/migrant_recruiter_an_asset_to_schools-625.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/no_documents_no_relocation_funds-624.html A Publics Works project causing many to have to relocate, however undocumented residents will not get the funds to relocate. Sat, 29 Oct 0035 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/no_documents_no_relocation_funds-624.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_ban_policy_on_undocumented_immigrants__gets_passed-623.html In Pell City Alabama, the state board of education pass a new policy banning undocumented immigrants from attending college. Thu, 29 Oct 0033 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_ban_policy_on_undocumented_immigrants__gets_passed-623.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_a_bill_combating_illegal_immigration-622.html A bill to be enforced in Pickens County, SC will have a third review before it is taken into final consideration. Fri, 31 Jul 0061 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_a_bill_combating_illegal_immigration-622.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/more_work_not_walls_in_finding_a_solution_to_immigration_issues-621.html President Fox gives his views on immigration issues  and the Bush administration. 'We missed that great leadership in this nation. We need it back.'   Wed, 01 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/more_work_not_walls_in_finding_a_solution_to_immigration_issues-621.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_spanish_ads_to_target_the_latino_community_-620.html Obama has created ads in Spanish to relate more to the Latino community, these ads are airing in Florida, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Mon, 30 Jun 0032 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_spanish_ads_to_target_the_latino_community_-620.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/migrant_education_program_abuse-619.html The school system in Washington submitted false claims under the Migrant Education Program to receive money form the US Department of Education.   Sat, 01 Jul 0030 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/migrant_education_program_abuse-619.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/engaging_the_naturalized_citizen_in_politics-618.html       Fri, 31 May 0015 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/engaging_the_naturalized_citizen_in_politics-618.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_an_act_of_conspiracy_against_minuteman_activist_group-617.html      Thu, 31 May 0014 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_an_act_of_conspiracy_against_minuteman_activist_group-617.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/lapd_violated_civil_rights_of_many-615.html May Day immigration rally last year on May 1, 2007 turned into  “A dark day in Los Angeles” Wed, 29 Nov 0058 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/lapd_violated_civil_rights_of_many-615.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/unity_rally_aimed_for_minorities_in_virginia_-614.html The GOP is working hard to reach out to the large ethnic population. Tue, 29 Nov 0057 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/unity_rally_aimed_for_minorities_in_virginia_-614.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/from_abc_news_match-o-matic_game-610.html This ABC News game matches you with a candidate based on your selection of quotes you agree with on various issues.  It's a little predictable, but fun.     Mon, 28 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/from_abc_news_match-o-matic_game-610.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_will_be_the_latino’s_ultimate_decision_maker_in_november_election-609.html The immigration debate has hurt the GOP in the past, many Latinos would tend to vote not by party affiliation, but by issues. Wed, 29 Sep 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_will_be_the_latino’s_ultimate_decision_maker_in_november_election-609.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/will_hispanics_show_up_on_election_day_-607.html Many Hispanic businesses and Spanish language media are getting the Hispanic community in the Washington area involved to get registered and vote.  Booths are being set up at stores and soccer matches, to demonstrate how to use voting machines.   Sun, 29 Sep 0054 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/will_hispanics_show_up_on_election_day_-607.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_immigrants_are_welcome_to_attend_colleges_and_universities_regardless_of_legal_status-602.html Gov. Mike Beebe opposed a barring to public colleges and universities from admitting illegal immigrants. Sat, 29 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_immigrants_are_welcome_to_attend_colleges_and_universities_regardless_of_legal_status-602.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/comprehensive_reform_not_included_in_mccain’s_party_platform-601.html McCain has bucked his party on immigration reform in the past, but it is an issue that has McCain walking away now when running for president. Wed, 28 Aug 0048 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/comprehensive_reform_not_included_in_mccain’s_party_platform-601.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/iowa_plant_faces_criminal_charges_for_employing_undocumented_illegal_immigrant_minors-600.html 32 undocumented children were found to be working at the nations largest kosher meat packing plant. These violations occurred from September 9,2007 to May 12,2008. Mon, 01 May 0047 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/iowa_plant_faces_criminal_charges_for_employing_undocumented_illegal_immigrant_minors-600.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_a_favorite_in_three_key_states-599.html Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado all seem to have one thing in common, they are three of the four battleground states where Hispanics make up at least 10% of the voting population, which also all three favor Obama over McCain. Sun, 30 Mar 0049 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/obama_a_favorite_in_three_key_states-599.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/learning_spanish_a_matter_of_financial_survival-598.html Learning Spanish a matter of financial survival Tue, 01 Mar 0018 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/learning_spanish_a_matter_of_financial_survival-598.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/two_key_issues_education_and_immigration-597.html Two Key Issues: Education and Immigration Sun, 28 Feb 0017 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/two_key_issues_education_and_immigration-597.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/interesting_article_on_the_democrats_reaction_to_liebermans_speech-593.html CNN reports on the Democrats' angry reaction toward Sen. Joe Lieberman.  Democratic leaders accuse Lieberman of "misleading" the Republicans during his speech Tuesday night. Sat, 29 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/interesting_article_on_the_democrats_reaction_to_liebermans_speech-593.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/sarah_palin_to_speak_at_republican_convention_tonight_will_call_for_reform-592.html CNN reports on GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin's upcoming speech at the convention in Minneapolis St. Paul.     Sat, 29 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/sarah_palin_to_speak_at_republican_convention_tonight_will_call_for_reform-592.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/with_tyra_as_michelle_obama_disgrasian_asks_which_models_could_pass_for_other_political_women-590.html This is a funny post in response to the Harper's Bazaar spread featuring Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama.   Click on the link below to read it. Sat, 31 May 0027 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/with_tyra_as_michelle_obama_disgrasian_asks_which_models_could_pass_for_other_political_women-590.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/audio_story_-_mccain_obama_court_hispanics-583.html NPR's "All Things Considered" reports on the presidential candidates' pandering to Hispanic voters.  Click on the link to listen to the full story. Wed, 30 Mar 0012 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/audio_story_-_mccain_obama_court_hispanics-583.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/why_do_candidates_avoid_immigration_discussion-582.html   Despite the fact that Obama and McCain basically agree on immigration, it is a topic they are both hesistant to discuss. An article in the Dallas Morning News states that immigration is simply too politically risky for the candidates Thu, 01 Mar 0042 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/why_do_candidates_avoid_immigration_discussion-582.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/what_do_you_think_the_next_president_will_do_about_immigration_reform-573.html June 17, 2008 The link is to an opinion article about the need for stricter immigration reform. It includes provoking questions about what the future President will do about immigration reform. Do you agree with the author's own answers to Sun, 28 Oct 0064 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/what_do_you_think_the_next_president_will_do_about_immigration_reform-573.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/great_american_think-off-572.html   June 16, 2008 "An Oregon man is the winner of this year's Great American Think-Off, a national philosophy competition that gives ordinary people the chance to debate some of life's perplexing questions. This year's question: "Does immigration Sat, 29 Sep 0014 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/great_american_think-off-572.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/are_republicans_nicer_than_democrats__research_says-570.html An article from Peter Schweizer, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, discusses research from the General Social Survey, which shows that those who consider themselves as “conservative” are kinder, happier, more generous to charities, less likely to Sun, 29 Sep 0065 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/are_republicans_nicer_than_democrats__research_says-570.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/bring_on_the_hotties-569.html June 13, 2008 Some congressmen have interesting priorities. This article details how there are efforts being made in Washington to increase the number of worker visas for foriegn fashion models. "Feast your eyes on the latest immigration push by Thu, 01 Jul 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/bring_on_the_hotties-569.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_great_immigration_panic-565.html   June 3, 2008 The New York Times wrote a compelling article regarding the current situation in the United States regarding immigration. "Someday, the country will recognize the true cost of its war on illegal immigration. We don’t Tue, 28 Feb 0041 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_great_immigration_panic-565.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/latino_stores_take_a_hit_from_the_economic_slump-564.html June 4, 2008   "The nation's economic slump has increased unemployment — especially in construction — for Latinos across the nation. And Colorado business owners like Martinez say they're feeling the hit. "The stores are empty. Two Tue, 01 Mar 0046 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/latino_stores_take_a_hit_from_the_economic_slump-564.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_valedictorians_plans_to_attend_college_could_be_threatened_because_of_possible_deportation-560.html June 6, 2008 "A high school valedictorian's plans to study medicine at a California state university have run headlong into the federal government's attempts to return him and his family to Armenia." Read more here: http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/05/armenian.valedictorian/index.html?iref=newssearch Thu, 29 Nov 0053 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_valedictorians_plans_to_attend_college_could_be_threatened_because_of_possible_deportation-560.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/aclu_forum_teaches_students_how_to_get_into_college-559.html   June 4, 2008 A forum was held at a California high school to educate students who may be undocumented immigrants on the college application process. The forum specifically addressed a California bill that allows undocumented students to pay Tue, 29 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/aclu_forum_teaches_students_how_to_get_into_college-559.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/arkansas_law_bans_in-state_college_tuition_for_undocumented_students-554.html   June 2, 2008 The Governor of Arkansas recently reinforced a law banning in-state college tuition for undocumented students. Previously, even though the law had been in place, some colleges were charging in state tuition to students who could Thu, 28 Aug 0032 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/arkansas_law_bans_in-state_college_tuition_for_undocumented_students-554.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/tuition_aid_to_illegal_immigrants_falters_patrick_declines_to_act_on_behalf_of_graduates_-549.html May 22, 2008   The Governor of Massachusetts has decided not to try to pass legislation allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. Education advocates are protesting this decision, especially because previously the Governor had stated he wanted to Wed, 31 Mar 0051 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/tuition_aid_to_illegal_immigrants_falters_patrick_declines_to_act_on_behalf_of_graduates_-549.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/nc_decision_to_prohibit_students_from_attending_college_shocks_the_state-548.html   May 16, 2008 The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has stated that the recent decision by the President of the North Carolina Community College system to deny admission to undocumented students is the first of it's Thu, 29 Sep 0063 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/nc_decision_to_prohibit_students_from_attending_college_shocks_the_state-548.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_worker_shortage_is_predicted_due_to_nc_legislation-547.html   May 15, 2008 Recent legislation that takes away opportunities for all students to attend college regardless of their legal status could result in a worker shortage with effects felt across the state. A study conducted by the North Tue, 28 Aug 0036 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/a_worker_shortage_is_predicted_due_to_nc_legislation-547.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/nc_policy_to_admit_undocumented_students_is_reversed-546.html   May 15, 2008 North Carolina banned a policy enacted in November that allowed undocumented students to attend Community Colleges. The President of the Community College System has decided to disregard advice from the federal government as well as Sat, 28 Aug 0028 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/nc_policy_to_admit_undocumented_students_is_reversed-546.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_reluctant_deportees_are_sometimes_drugged_against_their_will-545.html May 14, 2008 Reluctant deportees are drugged against their will. The Washington Post reports finding over 250 cases of deportees being given potentially dangerous psychotropic drugs during the return trip to a home country. In these instances, the deportees do Sun, 01 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_reluctant_deportees_are_sometimes_drugged_against_their_will-545.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/federal_letters_tell_students_they’re_security_threats-544.html   Foreign Students who are applying for new ID's are receiving blunt denial letters from the federal government that included language such as, “I have determined that you pose a security threat.” Similar letters have gone to 5,000 applicants across Fri, 01 Jul 0018 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/federal_letters_tell_students_they’re_security_threats-544.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/feds_say_colleges_may_admit_undocumented_students-541.html May 12, 2008 Recently the Attorney General of North Carolina published a letter stating his disagreement with new policies approved by the Governor to allow undocumented students to attend community colleges. Now the Federal Government is backing up advocates of Mon, 31 May 0051 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/feds_say_colleges_may_admit_undocumented_students-541.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/information_on_deaths_in_immigrant_detention_is_staggering_and_hard_to_come_by-540.html Using information made public by the Freedom of Information Act or FOIA, Nina Bernstein of the New York Times, wrote a front-page article about the deaths of prisoners in the fastest-growing form of incarceration in America, immigration detention. Here, Clark Hoyt Thu, 30 Mar 0013 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/information_on_deaths_in_immigrant_detention_is_staggering_and_hard_to_come_by-540.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/north_carolina_attorney_general_says_close_colleges_to_illegal_immigrants-532.html The North Carolina state Attorney General's Office advised in a letter released Wednesday that public colleges in the state should not admit illegal immigrants as students, sparking debate across the state. Tue, 30 May 0041 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/north_carolina_attorney_general_says_close_colleges_to_illegal_immigrants-532.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/from_the_economist__not_very_nice-531.html The Economist reports on Mexican President Felipe Calderon's recent visit to Dallas, Texas. read the full story: http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11089844&CFID=3632735&CFTOKEN=67975027 Thu, 29 Jan 0028 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/from_the_economist__not_very_nice-531.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/free-speech_value_of_sign_is_debated-530.html A pro-immigrant sign in Manassas, VA sparks debate over free speech in the already heated immigration discussion of Prince William County outside of Washington DC. read the story at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/07/AR2008050700141.html   Thu, 28 Jan 0017 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/free-speech_value_of_sign_is_debated-530.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_clintons_indiana_win_keeps_democratic_race_alive-527.html Clinton's Indiana win keeps Democratic race alive Story Highlights NEW: Final votes counted in Indiana's Lake County; Obama dominates Clinton wins squeaker in Indiana; Obama cruises in North Carolina Obama says he does not believe his Mon, 29 Dec 0049 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_clintons_indiana_win_keeps_democratic_race_alive-527.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/fire_burns_ollus_old_main_building-526.html A four-alarm fire ignited Tuesday evening on the historic campus of Our Lady of the Lake University, prompting more than half of the city's firefighters into action.   I know this has nothing to do with immigration, but just Tue, 29 Dec 0050 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/fire_burns_ollus_old_main_building-526.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/student_voices_our_voices-518.html The story of Student Voices from the beginning.   Written by Sandra Silva Wednesday, 20 June 2007 Students took a genuine interest in MATT.org. They had opinions, solutions Fri, 29 Nov 0043 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/student_voices_our_voices-518.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/life_along_la_linea-515.html A portrait of the complexities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border, which is at the forefront of a growing debate over U.S. immigration and border security reform proposals. Sat, 29 Nov 0021 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/life_along_la_linea-515.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/brownsville_eagle_pass_mayors_send_congressman_tancredo_critical_letter-514.html May 2, 2008 - 2:59PM McALLEN, Texas (AP) - South Texas officials who oppose a border fence are stepping up their criticism of a Colorado congressman who favors the divider. The mayors of Brownsville and Eagle Pass said Friday Sat, 29 Nov 0021 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/brownsville_eagle_pass_mayors_send_congressman_tancredo_critical_letter-514.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexicos_consul_general_aims_for_harmony_amid_conflict-513.html From the Los Angeles Times SATURDAY PROFILE Mexico's consul general aims for harmony amid conflict He sees that Mexicans in Southern California have their rights protected while abiding by U.S. laws. By Anna Gorman Los Angeles Tue, 28 Nov 0024 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexicos_consul_general_aims_for_harmony_amid_conflict-513.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/citizenship_lesson_from_the_top-511.html By Lori Aratani Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, April 30, 2008; B03 They impressed him with their knowledge of President Bush's Cabinet and ability to give numerous examples illustrating the U.S. system of checks and balances. But it was Fri, 29 Nov 0026 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/citizenship_lesson_from_the_top-511.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/student_voices_by_mattorg_launches_brickfish_campaign_asking_youth_to_get_creative-508.html Student Voices by MATT.org Launches Brickfish Campaign Asking Youth to Get Creative about Border Issues Social Media Campaign Lets Entrants Illustrate Their Perspective on Immigration Reform SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)-- Brickfish(TM), the social media advertising platform, and Student Voices Thu, 29 Nov 0042 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/student_voices_by_mattorg_launches_brickfish_campaign_asking_youth_to_get_creative-508.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/us_seeks_closer_tabs_on_foreign_students-501.html   Federal Immigration officials are pushing to increase oversight of foreign exchange students, speeding entry for legitimate applicants but also cracking down on those who overstay visas and on "sham schools" that exist only to provide legal cover for foreigners Mon, 28 Oct 0048 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/us_seeks_closer_tabs_on_foreign_students-501.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_law_could_affect_indiana_college_students_with_out-of-state_ids_who_attend_private_universities_-500.html By Alexander Bolton Posted: 04/28/08 08:06 PM [ET] The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Monday to uphold a strict Indiana law requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls, handing Sen. Sat, 28 Oct 0024 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/new_law_could_affect_indiana_college_students_with_out-of-state_ids_who_attend_private_universities_-500.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/congress_sees_eye_to_eye_on_helping_one_immigrant_group_--_entertainers-499.html With support from both sides of the aisle, the House and Senate are working to clear visa hurdles for fashion models, singers and pro athletes to enter the country. From the Los Angeles Times Congress sees eye to eye Wed, 29 Oct 0010 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/congress_sees_eye_to_eye_on_helping_one_immigrant_group_--_entertainers-499.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_dems_set_plan_to_battle_mccain_for_latino_votes_-496.html   Washington, DC -- The Democratic Party may not have settled on its presidential candidate yet, but it has decided on a strategy to challenge presumptive Republican nominee John McCain's effort to court Hispanic voters. Meanwhile, a spokesman for Mon, 30 May 0040 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_dems_set_plan_to_battle_mccain_for_latino_votes_-496.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gavel_cuts_colorado_legislator_short_at_the_podium-495.html   April 22, 2008 Rep. Douglas Bruce wanted to make it clear he didn't like Rep. Marsha Looper's bill establishing a pilot program to expedite temporary visas for seasonal farmer workers. A week ago, he composed a statement Sun, 01 May 0046 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gavel_cuts_colorado_legislator_short_at_the_podium-495.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/us_slowdown_affecting_mexican_economy_-494.html   April 21, 2008 Teziutlan, Mexico -- As the U.S. economy heads south, Mexicans may have to head north. That's the fear of many workers here, where the slowdown in the United States already has cut production at Mon, 01 May 0019 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/us_slowdown_affecting_mexican_economy_-494.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/crossing_the_line__phoenixs_crackdown_on_illegal_immigration-491.html Crossing the Line? The economic price of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration. Alexandre Meneghini / AP A group of migrants who were deported from Phoenix, Ariz. By Terry Greene Sterling | Newsweek Web Sat, 29 Nov 0055 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/crossing_the_line__phoenixs_crackdown_on_illegal_immigration-491.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/homeland_security_training_spawns_rumors_of_immigration_raids-490.html DALTON, Ga. — On Sunday, about 85 Hispanic residents called the Coalition of Latino Leaders’ office, asking its president, America Gruner, if they should stay at home from work this week to avoid immigration raids. Hispanic residents began calling again Sun, 28 Nov 0056 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/homeland_security_training_spawns_rumors_of_immigration_raids-490.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/poll_shows_voters_are_unaware_of_candidates_positions-485.html   WASHINGTON (March 31, 2008) –A new poll using neutral language finds that primary and caucus voters have little knowledge of candidates’ immigration positions. The results also show that voters often do not share their candidate’s position. Among the Thu, 01 Mar 0014 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/poll_shows_voters_are_unaware_of_candidates_positions-485.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/univision_demands_refund_of_a_donation_made_to_mississippi_senators_campaign-484.html   Senator Roger Wicker has drawn the ire of the "open borders" lobby with his opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens. The Spanish-language network Univision recently asked Senator Wicker (R-Mississippi) to return a $1,000 contribution its political action Mon, 01 Mar 0062 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/univision_demands_refund_of_a_donation_made_to_mississippi_senators_campaign-484.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/myspace_to_expand_offerings_to_latino_students-480.html The online hangout MySpace is expanding its offerings for Latinos, adding eight bilingual communities focused on bands and celebrities, soccer and other interests. The year-old MySpace Latino has largely been a translation of MySpace's English-language site into Spanish. Beginning Tuesday, Fri, 29 Jan 0051 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/myspace_to_expand_offerings_to_latino_students-480.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/save_bill_could_cost_$30_billion_by_2018-477.html MATT.org's Re-Think Immigration Blog explores the cost of the SAVE, or Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement, Act Thu, 29 Jan 0028 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/save_bill_could_cost_$30_billion_by_2018-477.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/states_think_smaller_slower_on_immigration-473.html     April 3, 2008   The headlong rush of states into immigration policy may be slowing. In legislative sessions this spring, ambitious proposals in state capitols have been watered down, delayed or outright defeated. Thu, 29 Sep 0046 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/states_think_smaller_slower_on_immigration-473.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/illegal_immigrants_often_die_anonymously-472.html   April 1, 2008; 3:14 PM BLANDING, Utah -- The foreigner is buried in a small-town cemetery, against a barbed-wire fence in an unmarked plot set aside for poor people. He might be Mexican. He might be Guatemalan. Wed, 28 Sep 0012 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/illegal_immigrants_often_die_anonymously-472.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/how_immigrants_saved_social_security-471.html Immigration is good for the financial health of Social Security because more workers mean more tax revenue. Illegal immigration, it turns out, is even better than legal immigration. In the fine print of the 2008 annual report on Social Security, released Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/how_immigrants_saved_social_security-471.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/states_move_on_immigration-470.html April 2, 2008 More and more states are doing the job that Congress failed to do by trying to formulate immigration policy – either by scaring off immigrants or bringing in more of them. According to The Associated Press, Sun, 28 Aug 0012 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/states_move_on_immigration-470.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/anti-illegal_immigration_groups_grow_in_florida-468.html   March 31, 2008 World War II veteran Enos Schera monitors ''the invasion'' from his Miami home in the predominantly Cuban-American suburb of Westchester. Information is the former Marine's weapon. Surrounded by stacks of paper, old televisions, VCRs Fri, 31 Jul 0016 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/anti-illegal_immigration_groups_grow_in_florida-468.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/school_walkouts_seek_to_hike_status_of_chavez_holiday-466.html In what has become an annual rite to honor the late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez – and protest the fact that his namesake holiday does not extend to schools – students at Hiram Johnson and Luther Burbank high schools plan Thu, 30 Jun 0029 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/school_walkouts_seek_to_hike_status_of_chavez_holiday-466.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/study_shows_oklahoma_immigration_bill_will_cost_state-465.html   OBA releases economic impact report In October, 2007, the Oklahoma Bankers Association commissioned a study and analysis of the economic impact of HB 1804 on the state’s economy and businesses generally. “Oklahoma banks are working through a Tue, 29 Dec 0061 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/study_shows_oklahoma_immigration_bill_will_cost_state-465.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/student_arrested_faces_deportation-464.html   A University of Wisconsin graduate student was arrested late last week and risks deportation to Nigeria, her family said this weekend. Tope Awe, a third-year graduate student in the UW School of Pharmacy, and her family were summoned Sat, 29 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/student_arrested_faces_deportation-464.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_debate_focuses_on_$2m_in_tax_money_going_to_aid_group-463.html Mar 31, 2008 BALTIMORE (Map, News) - Walter Abbott lost his house, his drywall company – twice – and now his freedom. When he discovered Maryland funds pro-immigration group CASA de Maryland, he fired off an angry letter to Sat, 29 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_debate_focuses_on_$2m_in_tax_money_going_to_aid_group-463.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/to_illegal_immigrants_md_feeling_less_friendly-462.html   By Pamela Constable and Lisa Rein Tuesday, March 25, 2008   Public anger against illegal immigrants, already entrenched in parts of Northern Virginia , is seeping into Maryland . With legislators facing unprecedented demands to Mon, 31 Jul 0013 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/to_illegal_immigrants_md_feeling_less_friendly-462.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/big_tomato_grower_shuts_for_lack_of_migrant_workers-461.html March 24, 2008 By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Saying the nation's immigration system is broken, Pennsylvania's largest grower of fresh-to-market tomatoes announced Monday he will no longer produce the crop because he can't find Mon, 31 Jul 0013 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/big_tomato_grower_shuts_for_lack_of_migrant_workers-461.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/visas_needed_by_keeping_out_needed_high-tech_workers_us_immigration_policy_pushes_us_jobs_abroad-460.html Tuesday, March 25, 2008     APRIL'S JUST AROUND the corner, and that means it's H-1B preparation time once again. H-1Bs, which are visas for skilled foreign workers, are capped at 65,000, with another 20,000 given Thu, 31 Jul 0060 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/visas_needed_by_keeping_out_needed_high-tech_workers_us_immigration_policy_pushes_us_jobs_abroad-460.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/calm_and_collective_less_immigration_hysteria_means_next_president_can_lead_productive_reform-459.html Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle The temperature of the immigration debate has cooled noticeably, both among voters and the leading presidential candidates. That bodes well for everyone. With Sen. John McCain, Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. Barack Obama in Sat, 30 Jun 0008 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/calm_and_collective_less_immigration_hysteria_means_next_president_can_lead_productive_reform-459.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexican_immigration_to_us_may_have_peaked-455.html   Sunday, March 09, 2008   MEXICO CITY — Has immigration from Mexico peaked? Will future years see a slowly dwindling number of Mexicans crossing the border? Mexican experts studying immigration trends say the United States might Tue, 29 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexican_immigration_to_us_may_have_peaked-455.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/study_h-1bs_prompt_more_not_fewer_american_hires-454.html   Opponents of increased H-1B temporary worker visas have long argued that raising the annual cap will cause Americans to lose out on jobs to foreigners--or see their wages depressed.   A new study (PDF) released Monday by Sun, 01 Aug 0006 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/study_h-1bs_prompt_more_not_fewer_american_hires-454.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/legal_immigrants_describe_hostility-453.html   BELLINGHAM — Natives of Mexico often feel hostility even after they have legalized their residency here, a group of immigrants and activists said Wednesday at a panel discussion at Western Washington University. They also expressed concern about the Wed, 31 Jul 0037 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/legal_immigrants_describe_hostility-453.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gop_moves_to_force_immigration_vote-451.html   WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans are trying to force action on a Democratic-written immigration enforcement measure, the latest GOP attempt to elevate the volatile issue into an election-year wedge.   Republican leaders hope that by pushing the Fri, 31 May 0026 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gop_moves_to_force_immigration_vote-451.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/guess_whos_getting_the_most_work_visas-450.html Indian outsourcers top the list of companies bringing foreign workers to the U.S. on the H-1B program by Moira Herbst     Some critics are pushing to tighten the criteria for Mon, 29 Dec 0021 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/guess_whos_getting_the_most_work_visas-450.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigrant_prostitutes_victims_or_criminals-449.html   The business cards handed to men at a North Woodbridge grocery store didn't say much. Just a first name, a cellphone number and the phrase Casa de Carne, or House of Meat. But their simplicity made clear the Sat, 28 Dec 0020 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigrant_prostitutes_victims_or_criminals-449.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/latinos_seek_citizenship_in_time_for_voting-448.html A lawsuit filed Thursday in a federal court in New York by Latino immigrants seeks to force immigration authorities to complete hundreds of thousands of stalled naturalization petitions in time for the new citizens to vote in November. The class-action Wed, 29 Dec 0006 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/latinos_seek_citizenship_in_time_for_voting-448.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexicos_january_remittances_down_due_to_us_economic_crisis-447.html   Mexicans living abroad sent fewer dollars home in January, reflecting the impact of a slowing U.S. economy and the crackdown on illegal immigration.   Mexicans sent home $1.65 billion in the first month of the year, down Sun, 29 Nov 0005 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/mexicos_january_remittances_down_due_to_us_economic_crisis-447.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gop_senators_to_introduce_toughest-yet_immigration_package-445.html GOP senators to introduce toughest-yet immigration package Bills would mandate prison time for illegal border crossings and compel English in dealing with federal agencies. By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer March 5, 2008 Mon, 28 Oct 0048 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/gop_senators_to_introduce_toughest-yet_immigration_package-445.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_and_crime-444.html WARMING to one of his favorite themes the other night, CNN's Lou Dobbs repeatedly invoked the phrase "criminal illegal aliens," as he did his best to feed the stereotype that illegal immigrants drive up crime. Dobbs's relentless spleen on Thu, 29 Oct 0005 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_and_crime-444.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_tony_perkins_co-authors_new_book_personal_faith_public_policy-443.html WASHINGTON, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the presidential nominees soon to be finalized, many are wondering where religious Americans will land. In their new book, Personal Faith, Public Policy (FrontLine; March 2008), Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council , Fri, 29 Oct 0023 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_tony_perkins_co-authors_new_book_personal_faith_public_policy-443.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/legal_or_not_immigrants_are_getting_political_on_campus-441.html Jose Ruiz is like many college students. He's outspoken. He's politically active. And, most importantly, he wants to make sure as many people as possible hit the polls come Election Day. Why? Because he can't. Ruiz is an illegal immigrant. Tue, 29 Sep 0050 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/legal_or_not_immigrants_are_getting_political_on_campus-441.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_commentary_latino_voters_want_a_better_idea_of_change-412.html By Leslie Sanchez CNN Contributor Editor's note: To read Roland Martin's commentary, "For Clinton to win, she should focus on economy," click here . Commentator Leslie Sanchez discusses what "change" means for Latino Thu, 31 Mar 0007 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/_commentary_latino_voters_want_a_better_idea_of_change-412.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/virtual_fence_okd_for_us-mexico_border-411.html WASHINGTON (AP) -- A 28-mile "virtual fence" that will use radars and surveillance cameras to try to catch people entering the country illegally has gotten final government approval. A mobile observation tower is part of Tue, 30 Mar 0056 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/virtual_fence_okd_for_us-mexico_border-411.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_hispanic_vote_in_the_2008_democratic_presidential_primaries-410.html Overview As the Democratic presidential nomination contest heads for a showdown in Texas on March 4, Hispanics have emerged as a potentially pivotal constituency in the battle between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Latinos have already made Fri, 30 Mar 0036 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_hispanic_vote_in_the_2008_democratic_presidential_primaries-410.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/do_you_know_your_us_presidents-406.html Here's a fun way to remember what you're already supposed to know. The song stops with the Clintons, but we all know who followed. Does anyone want to get creative and add more lyrics to the song about Fri, 01 Jul 0046 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/do_you_know_your_us_presidents-406.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/do_you_know_the-405.html In honor of President's Day, and of all the presidents of the United States- I give you this video... now, learn your presidents. you'll be quized soon.... =0) Sat, 01 Jul 0047 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/do_you_know_the-405.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_a_reality_check-404.html How do we deal with this complex problem? Try looking at it from a managerial angle by Jack and Suzy Welch Do you have a stand on immigration? — Stephen Barnard, Oxnard, Calif. We do, and since you Fri, 28 Dec 0064 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/immigration_a_reality_check-404.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/groups_offer_solace_support-403.html A growing sense of 'familia': As their numbers rise on the UCD campus, Latino students are getting a little help – from each other By Stephen Magagnini - smagagnini@sacbee.com Published 12:00 am PST Monday, February 18, 2008 Sat, 29 Nov 0010 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/groups_offer_solace_support-403.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/politics_of_fear_driving_debate_on_immigration-402.html Feb. 18, 2008 12:00 AM The politics of fear is playing well this election season. Local and national politicians are having a field day challenging who is "tougher" on immigration. My research on fear suggests that mass-media reports stressing fear Fri, 29 Nov 0065 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/politics_of_fear_driving_debate_on_immigration-402.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/teenager_allowed_to_return_to_us_after_four_year_legal_battle-400.html By Julia Sellers | South Carolina Bureau Thursday, February 14, 2008 storyTools(); AIKEN --- After a few years of residency battles that attracted some national attention, 19-year-old Griselda Lopez Negrete recently received the news she Mon, 28 Aug 0052 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/teenager_allowed_to_return_to_us_after_four_year_legal_battle-400.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/hispanics_in_the_2008_election-398.html The Hispanics in the 2008 Election fact sheets contain data on the size and social and economic characteristics of the Hispanic and non-Hispanic eligible voter populations. These fact sheets are based on the Center's tabulations of the Census Bureau's 2006 American Mon, 29 Aug 0063 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/hispanics_in_the_2008_election-398.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_immigrants_they_scorn-397.html Feb. 13, 2008 12:00 AM While some presidential candidates try to score political points by playing into apprehension about immigration, the immigrants they vilify are busy sustaining the American economy. Immigrants play a crucial role in our nation's academic, medical Wed, 31 Jul 0065 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/the_immigrants_they_scorn-397.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/axe_goes_political-395.html Source:  http://www.toryhobson.com/ AXE has made Obama so irrisistible, Hillary is voting for him. =0) Hilarious. Imagine the Power of Axe Great ad for Axe , the deodorant & body spray that supposedly makes men Tue, 31 Jul 0064 07:00:00 GMT http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/axe_goes_political-395.html http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/news-stories/you_aint_seen_nothin_yet_spoof_of_ob