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The ties that bind the Mexican and US economies

Sat, 01 Jun 0026 07:00:00 GMT

The economic crisis in the US has been a wrecking ball to the Mexican economy, which has taken the biggest hit in Latin America.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Is Strongest GOPer For Arizona Governor

Wed, 31 May 0024 07:00:00 GMT

A new Rasmussen poll of Arizona finds that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is known nationally his hard-line stance against illegal immigration, would be the strongest possible Republican candidate for governor in next year's election.

McCain, Hayworth would be neck and neckPhoenix Business Journal

Wed, 31 May 0024 07:00:00 GMT

A new poll show radio commentator J.D. Hayworth running neck and neck with U.S. Sen. John McCain in a Republican primary next year for McCain's seat.

Dueling over dual-language classes in the Yakima Valley

Wed, 30 Jan 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Teachers in the Yakima Valley see it every day: Spanish-speaking children running into an English language barrier. Many schools have provided dual-language classes to help them. But just how well these classes work remains a point of contention.

Citizenship Week honors the diversity of Houston City focusing on contributions of its immigrants

Wed, 30 Jan 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Houston is a city of immigrants. More than 90 languages are spoken by local schoolkids. Both the Hispanic and the Vietnamese expatriate communities are the third-largest in the United States; the Nigerian community probably the biggest. From the highest jobs to the lowest, immigrants, city and...

Student Facing Deportation Turns to Senators

Thu, 29 Jan 0033 07:00:00 GMT

After winning support from the Chicago City Council, advocates for a 21-year-old student facing deportation are turning to Illinois’ U.S. senators. We report from our West Side bureau.

State to boost English literacy

Tue, 01 Jun 0034 07:00:00 GMT

Immigration advocates are hoping to put a dent in the language barrier this week, as state officials are meeting Thursday to promote a new program for English literacy.

Charleston GOP censures Graham

Tue, 01 Jun 0034 07:00:00 GMT

The Charleston County Republican Party's executive committee took the unusual step Monday night of censuring U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for stepping across the GOP party line.

Woman to sue sheriff over immigration program

Sat, 31 Mar 0008 07:00:00 GMT

A former Frederick County resident is taking Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, the county's board of commissioners, sheriff's deputy Jeffrey Openshaw and current and former immigration officials to federal court for allegedly violating her civil rights.

1,200 janitors fired in 'quiet' immigration raid

Sat, 31 Mar 0008 07:00:00 GMT

Minneapolis -- One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were fired from their jobs, according to immigration lawyers.

Poultry giant cuts a deal

Mon, 30 Oct 0030 07:00:00 GMT

House of Raeford Farms must pay a $1.5 million fine and overhaul its hiring practices under an agreement that will allow a subsidiary to avoid prosecution on federal immigration charges.

U.S. Anglican-Catholic meeting discusses immigration and new provision

Mon, 30 Oct 0030 07:00:00 GMT

The Vatican’s recent provision for Anglicans who want to become Catholic, immigration issues and Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Veritatis Splendor were the topics at a joint Anglican-Catholic theological meeting last week in Washington, D.C.

Employer-sanctions foes heartened by US scrutiny

Mon, 30 Oct 0030 07:00:00 GMT

One of the key attorneys fighting Arizona's employer-sanctions law is hoping the Obama administration keeps politics out of its legal opinions.

Business slowing at Lincoln immigration center

Wed, 30 Sep 0039 07:00:00 GMT

The economy appears to be pinching the work flow for almost 1,000 employees assigned to Lincoln's regional Immigration and Citizenship Services Center.

Dallas police draw ire for citing 'non-English-speaking drivers'

Wed, 30 Sep 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Over the last three years, police in Dallas have ticketed 39 drivers for not speaking English, even though there is no law requiring drivers be able to do so.

Alarcon backs wage guarantees for day workers

Wed, 30 Sep 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Advocates for day laborers and other low-wage workers are pushing for a new city law that would target unscrupulous employers by making wage theft a crime in the city of Los Angeles.

Military paves path to citizenship

Fri, 01 Apr 0063 07:00:00 GMT

More than 10,000 legal immigrants in the U.S. military became citizens last fiscal year, the most since the Vietnam War, according to preliminary figures released by the federal government this week.

CNN stays away from Lou Dobbs during four-hour documentary on Latinos

Fri, 01 Apr 0063 07:00:00 GMT

CNN is airing a four-hour special on Latinos in America this week that ignores its own commentator Lou Dobbs, whose persistent advocacy against illegal immigration has angered many Hispanics.

Evangelical group leans left

Fri, 01 Apr 0063 07:00:00 GMT

A Protestant renewal organization is blasting the National Association of Evangelicals for its liberal stance on illegal immigration.

Immigration Debate Spills into 287-G Vote

Fri, 30 Jan 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Davidson County Sheriff, Daron Hall says the numbers don't lie. 'In the last two and a half years, we have seen a 58 percent reduction in crimes committed by people who are illegally in the country.'

Clergy's role grows in migrant discussion

Fri, 30 Jan 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC -- As more than 2,500 immigrants rallied at the Capitol in support of comprehensive immigration reform, Methodist Bishop Minerva Carcaño of Arizona told the crowd it could count on her and other religious leaders for support.

Latino role in post-Katrina New Orleans examined at symposium

Fri, 30 Jan 0039 07:00:00 GMT

'I stumbled upon myself in New Orleans,' deadpanned Oscar Garza, a Los Angeles journalist.

Evangelicals endorse immigration reform

Wed, 02 Aug 0019 07:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Evangelicals on Thursday endorsed comprehensive immigration reform, saying new policies should reflect 'biblical grace to the stranger.'

Richmond-area religious leaders, advocates support participants in immigration rally

Wed, 02 Aug 0019 07:00:00 GMT

A group of Richmond-area religious leaders and immigrant advocates yesterday greeted a Florida caravan with signs that read 'Reform Immigration For America,' then sent them off to a rally in Washington today.

Transient students struggle

Sun, 30 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Many students entering kindergarten can look forward to graduating with the same students they started school with. In today's mobile society, however, some may end up in different school districts with different sets of classmates. Their parents may move across town to a bigger house or across the...

Forum discusses immigration reform

Sun, 30 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Claremont, CA -- A group of immigration reform supporters gathered at Our Lady of the Assumption Church to motivate people to start pushing for law changes.

Union hopes to organize Long Beach hotel workers

Sun, 30 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT

After a day's work cleaning one hotel room after another, Maria Valdivia says she's often too fatigued to play with her three children once she gets home.

As crime grows in Mexico, more people flee to Texas

Wed, 29 Nov 0052 07:00:00 GMT

A peculiar smell lingers at the pink and white home near City Hall: burnt candles lighted hours earlier to pray for the safe return of the latest kidnapping victim.

Minority-owned companies rising in Tri-Cities

Fri, 30 Nov 0053 07:00:00 GMT

An influx of new immigrants and a steady increase in population has encouraged many to become entrepreneurs, especially in the retail and service industries.

Rally today backs bill for temporary citizenship

Fri, 30 Nov 0053 07:00:00 GMT

The Tulsa Community College Hispanic Student Association will host a rally Saturday in support of proposed federal legislation that would grant illegal-immigrant students temporary U.S. citizenship while they pursue higher education.

Students to march for legalization of immigrant youth

Wed, 01 Jun 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Apopka, FL -- A group of high school students will take part in an unusual after-school activity on Wednesday: They will march for immigration reform as part of a national day of youth activism.

Newt Gingrich Adds Hispanic News/Opinion Website-The Americano

Wed, 01 Jun 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Add another feather in the veritable bird's nest that is Gingrich Inc. The former Speaker of the House, and all-around conservative idea-smith, has launched a news website for Hispanic Americans, the rapidly growing segment of swing voters. It's called The Americano, and it is the bilingual...

Ohio immigration bill returns

Thu, 31 May 0036 07:00:00 GMT

A local state senator is taking another stab at a controversial change to Ohio law that would give county sheriffs more leeway to enforce immigration laws.

RI's only law school starts immigration law clinic

Mon, 02 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Ashley Ham Pong's first client as an aspiring attorney is a Liberian national facing deportation for criminal convictions. The seriousness of the case, and the consequences it carries, were apparent the first time she interviewed the man behind a glass window at a Massachusetts detention facility.

N.J. candidates on immigration

Mon, 02 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Immigration reform may not be the main issue in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, but it remains a priority for many voters.

Educators may vote on immigrant policy

Tue, 30 Nov 0006 07:00:00 GMT

North Carolina community college leaders have had a month to consider a new policy that would allow illegal immigrants into the two-year colleges, and a decision could come this week.

California law school's study finds evidence of racial profiling in Irving

Wed, 30 Nov 0007 07:00:00 GMT

An academic study of the Criminal Alien Program in Irving released Wednesday by a California law school said there is 'strong evidence' that Irving police racially profiled Hispanics and probably referred lawful residents to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Under fire, Napolitano halts projects for review

Wed, 30 Nov 0007 07:00:00 GMT

Facing criticism for her handling of federal stimulus money, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that she would not start any new border construction projects while the department reviewed how projects were selected.

Vigil organizers aim to keep immigrant families together

Sun, 30 Oct 0029 07:00:00 GMT

In churches and parks, outside courthouses and municipal buildings, hundreds of people yesterday called for an end to federal immigration policies that advocates say tear apart families and punish the U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants who are deported or detained for long periods of time.

Mexican American astronaut isn't changing course on immigration stand

Mon, 30 Oct 0030 07:00:00 GMT

Mexico City -- He may have soared a gazillion miles in outer space, but back here on Earth, U.S. astronaut Jose Hernandez has stepped knee-deep in controversy.

US immigration agency branches out

Mon, 30 Oct 0030 07:00:00 GMT

Lawrence, MA -- The state’s 'immigrant city’’ unveiled its own federal immigration agency yesterday.

Soap Opera Gets Latinos In Tune With Health Care

Thu, 30 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT

It has all the hallmarks of the beloved telenovela: Heart-wrenching dialogue. Doors slamming amid tears. Over-the-top theatrics.

Latino leader touts role of community colleges

Thu, 30 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT

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.

American dream goes bust

Thu, 30 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT

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.

SF supervisors' move to protect immigrant youth

Thu, 29 Jan 0033 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Whitman wants bigger state voice on immigration policy

Thu, 29 Jan 0033 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigration Reform Is Key For Health Reform

Sat, 30 Jan 0034 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigration reform timetable gives Latinos pause

Sat, 30 Nov 0015 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Marin program launched to line up temp workers with household employers

Sat, 30 Nov 0015 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Prayer rally blasts 287(g), profiling

Sun, 29 Nov 0016 07:00:00 GMT

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.

House will return to a packed agenda

Tue, 02 Jul 0015 07:00:00 GMT

Health care will have top billing on the House agenda when Congress reconvenes in September, but the clock is ticking on other big tasks - including deciding what to do about the Highway Trust Fund before it expires Sept. 30 and wrapping up work on fiscal 2010 spending bills.

Police and church leaders seek immigration reform

Tue, 02 Jul 0015 07:00:00 GMT

Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson joined law enforcement and religious leaders Tuesday in calling for immigration reform to increase the security of local communities and improve the treatment of immigrants.

Immigrants spend millions extra on tuition

Mon, 01 May 0041 07:00:00 GMT

Phoenix (AP) -- More than two years after Arizona voters passed a law denying in-state college tuition and other state-funded benefits to illegal immigrants, thousands of people are still applying for those services and being turned away.

Healthcare, illegal-immigrant debates merge: GOP pushes for 'citizenship verification tools’

Mon, 01 May 0041 07:00:00 GMT

The explosive issue of extending benefits and providing additional coverage for illegal immigrants is one battle Democrats are trying to avoid as they continue their hard push to overhaul the nation’s healthcare system.

Latino Groups Criticize Obama On Immigration Raids

Wed, 30 Dec 0050 07:00:00 GMT

President Obama is taking heat from a growing number of critics on several issues. Among them are Latino leaders who say Obama has not only continued, but expanded many Bush-era immigration policies and tactics — such as home raids — which some see as discriminatory.

Roswell may soften immigration policy

Thu, 30 Dec 0051 07:00:00 GMT

Roswell, NM -- Roswell police may change a controversial immigration policy which sparked racial tension in the city in 2007 when a pregnant high school student was deported after being ticketed for a parking violation.

U.S. to Reform Policy on Detention for Immigrants

Thu, 30 Dec 0051 07:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration intends to announce an ambitious plan on Thursday to overhaul the much-criticized way the nation detains immigration violators, trying to transform it from a patchwork of jail and prison cells to what its new chief called a 'truly civil detention system.'

ICE, local law enforcement hold closed door briefings

Fri, 30 Nov 0031 07:00:00 GMT

It was top secret. Officials of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) met with local law enforcement authorities in the 19th Congressional District in closed door sessions in Goshen and Carmel Tuesday.

Feds give sheriff a tough choice on immigration enforcement

Fri, 30 Nov 0031 07:00:00 GMT

It was another sweep, with more arrests and complaints of racial profiling.

Staying Tough in Crackdown on Immigrants

Fri, 29 Sep 0052 07:00:00 GMT

After early pledges by President Obama that he would moderate the Bush administration’s tough policy on immigration enforcement, his administration is pursuing an aggressive strategy for an illegal-immigration crackdown that relies significantly on programs started by his predecessor.

California Teacher's AVID Program Prepares Students for College

Fri, 29 Sep 0052 07:00:00 GMT

In 1980, California teacher Mary Catherine Swanson started a program called AVID to help immigrant and minority students get into college.

Residents gather for talk on race relations

Fri, 29 Sep 0052 07:00:00 GMT

Lilburn, GA -- Outside, attendants handed out programs and wallet-sized cards explaining what to do if ever stopped by police.

Catholic numbers grow in Georgia

Wed, 30 Aug 0041 07:00:00 GMT

While most Protestant denominations in Georgia struggle to hold their own, Catholic pews are overflowing.

Deportation Dilemmas Deepen For U.S. Hospitals

Wed, 30 Aug 0041 07:00:00 GMT

In a widely watched case in Florida this week, a jury ruled that a hospital acted 'reasonably' when it sent an undocumented immigrant who had no health insurance back to his native Guatemala. The case highlights a rare but growing problem, and it could affect how hospitals treat such patients in...

Immigration mural vandalized by racist slurs

Thu, 30 Dec 0023 07:00:00 GMT

For a month, art students in the Pilsen community have worked on a two-story, 30-foot-wide mural supporting immigration. Overnight, someone scrawled over their unfinished work, calling Mexicans 'racist' and the artists' message 'lies.'

Want to start a business? First, prove you’re legal

Thu, 30 Dec 0023 07:00:00 GMT

The issue has caused some noise statewide, but it went unnoticed on July 13, when Oakwood City gave its final approval.

Illegal worker built federal building

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

Johnston, RI -- A man who described himself as an illegal immigrant said he worked on a crew that helped build the new Federal Immigration Center in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Documents show 287(g) program is ‘seriously flawed'

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

In 2008, the Alamance County jail was rated as 'deficient' according to an annual Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Standards Compliance Review. A jail policy allowing the use of Tasers on inmates prompted the rating.

Ohio mobile schools help migrants when work ends

Mon, 01 Apr 0054 07:00:00 GMT

Toledo, OH (AP) -- A growing number of northwest Ohio school districts with migrant education now offer a program that allows teachers to put their classrooms on wheels to help students at nights and on weekends.

Lawyer Leads an Immigration Fight

Tue, 01 Apr 0055 07:00:00 GMT

Dallas -- On a recent morning, Kris W. Kobach, a conservative law professor, rushed late into a federal courtroom here with his suit slightly rumpled and little more than a laptop under his arm. His mission was to persuade the judge to uphold an ordinance adopted by a Dallas suburb that would bar...

E-Verify needs improvement

Tue, 01 Apr 0055 07:00:00 GMT

A reliable system to ensure that employers don't hire illegal immigrants must be the centerpiece of any overhaul of immigration laws, a nonpartisan think tank said in a report released Monday.

Mexico floods president's home state with police

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- In response to a spate of attacks allegedly by a drug cartel, Mexico more than tripled the number of federal police officers patrolling the state of Michoacan, a government spokeswoman said.

Congressional Reactions to 287(g) Revisions

Mon, 02 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Members of Congress disagreed on the wisdom of revisions to a federal agreement that deputizes local law enforcement officers to arrest criminal aliens to focus those efforts on illegal immigrants who pose a threat to US communities. The revisions generally drew praise from Democrats but protests...

Talk of new immigration bill gets mixed reaction

Mon, 02 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

A top Democrat last week said he would put together a new immigration reform bill by Labor Day that would get tough on illegal immigrants, requiring tough sanctions against their employers and new tamper-proof ID cards for all American workers.

Immigration Judges Found Under Strain

Mon, 02 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Surging caseloads and a chronic lack of resources to handle them are taking a toll on judges in the nation’s immigration courts, leaving them frustrated and demoralized, a new study has found.

American economy reversing immigration trend

Sun, 29 Dec 0020 07:00:00 GMT

An immigration reform activist is encouraged that a growing number of illegal immigrants are finding the economic situation in the U.S. so tough that they are now calling home for money.

Illegal immigration initiative falls short

Sun, 29 Dec 0020 07:00:00 GMT

Yakima, WA -- An anti-illegal-immigration initiative failed to make the election ballot again this year, falling thousands of petition signatures short of the requirement.

Community colleges fight illegal immigrant ban

Sat, 01 Aug 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Shelby, NC -- Officials at Cleveland Community College believe all students deserve a chance to further their education. And, like many other North Carolina community colleges, they support reversing a ban restricting illegal immigrants from doing so.

House passes $44B Homeland Security spending bill

Sat, 01 Aug 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC (AP) -- The House passed a $44 billion spending bill Wednesday that awards the Homeland Security Department a 7 percent budget increase, with money for more border patrol agents and for anti-piracy efforts off the coast of Somalia.

Pelosi to Defer to Senate on Immigration Reform

Sat, 01 Aug 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), following the same strategy of the last Congress, said Thursday that the House will wait for the Senate to act first on comprehensive immigration reform.

Illegal immigration

Thu, 02 Jul 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Janet Reyes graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston in May with a master’s degree in social work.

State Rep. Berman says he'll pull out of Texas governor's race if Perry embraces immigration ideas

Thu, 02 Jul 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Austin -- Republican state Rep. Leo Berman says he expects to abandon his campaign for governor, a possible boon to Gov. Rick Perry as he prepares for a primary challenge from Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.

Utah Rep. Jim Matheson, Blue Dogs push Obama on E-Verify

Fri, 02 Jul 0023 07:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC -- Moderate Democrats, led by Utah Rep. Jim Matheson, pressed the White House earlier this month to require federal contractors to check the immigration status of their employees through the E-Verify database.

Florida police can now match fingerprints to immigration status

Fri, 02 May 0010 07:00:00 GMT

Officials say a new program that allows Florida law enforcement agencies to check the immigration status of people arrested has found nearly 800 immigrants with serious criminal convictions in the first four months of 2009.

CNMI fights on against Washington

Fri, 02 May 0010 07:00:00 GMT

Efforts by the government of the Northern Marianas to block a United States government takeover of its immigration system have taken a new turn.

Little girl makes YouTube appeal to Arpaio after parents arrested in immigration raid

Sun, 31 Mar 0048 07:00:00 GMT

Phoenix -- A little girl is reaching out for help on the Internet after her parents were arrested during a Maricopoa County Sheriff's Office immigration raid this weekend.

Frey Addresses Immigration Issues

Sun, 31 Mar 0048 07:00:00 GMT

Federal immigration reform and the local community were among the topics discussed at a recent meeting of the Centreville Immigration Forum. Brett Katinsky, crime-prevention officer with the Sully District Station, spoke about pedestrian safety, and Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) addressed...

AJC wins grant for immigration reform initiative

Fri, 30 Nov 0042 07:00:00 GMT

Washington -- The American Jewish Committee has received a $500,000 grant to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration Debate Tied to Rise in Hate Crimes

Fri, 30 Nov 0042 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. civil rights leaders said yesterday that an increase in hate crimes committed in recent years against Hispanics and people perceived to be immigrants 'correlates closely' to the nation's increasingly contentious debate over immigration.

State employment verification law takes effect July 1

Fri, 30 Nov 0042 07:00:00 GMT

The new regulations require employers to verify residency of new employees within five days of hiring them by either submitting information to the federal E-Verify system or proving to the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation that the employees already have, or could legally obtain, a...

Immigrant-Friendly Miami Mayor Tapped For Homeland Security Board

Sun, 29 Oct 0052 07:00:00 GMT

In an indication that the culture of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is changing, Manny Diaz, the immigrant-friendly mayor of Miami, was tapped to serve on the department's 16-member advisory council by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

A Rare Win For Immigrants

Tue, 30 Oct 0053 07:00:00 GMT

It was exactly two years ago that Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents rounded up 31 undocumented immigrants in the New Haven area.

Federal Court Says Local Governments Can Penalize Those Hiring Illegal Immigrants

Tue, 30 Oct 0053 07:00:00 GMT

The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that local governments can suspend the business permits of companies that hire illegal immigrants.

Chronicle reporter honored for immigrant story

Sat, 30 Sep 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Chronicle staff writer Jaxon Van Derbeken has won the Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration for his reporting on San Francisco's now-discontinued policy of shielding illegal immigrant juvenile offenders from deportation.

Court turns down Texas counties over border fence

Sat, 30 Sep 0058 07:00:00 GMT

EL PASO, Texas—The Supreme Court on Monday refused to get involved in local Texas governments' fight against hundreds of miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.

San Gabriel pols push immigration reform for students

Sat, 30 Sep 0058 07:00:00 GMT

El Monte, CA -- A group of local politicians is trying to breathe life into an 8-year- old proposal that would allow illegal immigrants who grew up in the United States to work toward citizenship.

Sheriff's Office gets $1.1 million in federal dollars

Sun, 02 May 0023 07:00:00 GMT

El Paso, TX -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will soon be getting extra money to help fight more than just crime on our streets.

Midvale clarifies illegal-immigration policy

Sat, 02 May 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Midvale, UT -- Police here will not attempt to verify the legal citizenship of crime victims or witnesses but will look into the documentation status of suspects held in custody, according to a memorandum being sent to all Midvale police officers Wednesday morning.

E-Verify system only loosely enforced in Minnesota

Sat, 02 May 0022 07:00:00 GMT

The state's big contractors are doing a better job than the state's own agencies complying with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's order that they use a controversial federal computer system that checks employees' immigration status.

Group wants cuts restored for immigrant children

Sun, 01 Apr 0042 07:00:00 GMT

Newark, NJ (AP) -- New Jersey's percentage of uninsured immigrant children is higher than the national average.

Department of Labor Makes Changes on Pay for Some Migrant Workers

Sun, 01 Apr 0042 07:00:00 GMT

Tri Cities, WA -- Starting June 29th the Labor Department is making a change on pay and housing standards for some migrant workers.

House panel extends E-Verify, spends less on earmarks

Sun, 01 Apr 0042 07:00:00 GMT

The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee on Monday unanimously approved a fiscal 2010 spending bill for the Homeland Security Department, including a provision that would extend for two years a program that enables employers to verify the legal status of their workers.

Police in Ariz. may stop accepting Mexican ID card

Thu, 01 Mar 0025 07:00:00 GMT

A recent legal review revealed a Mexican identification card issued to more than 231,000 people in the Valley fails to meet Arizona traffic law, leaving some immigrant motorists subject to arrest during routine stops.

Immigration reform dealing with ag work force not coming

Thu, 01 Mar 0025 07:00:00 GMT

Yakima, WA -- Immigration reform to assure Washington agriculture a legal work force likely won't happen this year in Congress, state officials said Friday near the conclusion of a visit to the nation's capital to meet with cabinet-level agencies.

Schwarzenegger backs state services to immigrants

Sat, 02 Mar 0026 07:00:00 GMT

Sacramento, CA (AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's 'happy' illegal immigrants get state services and says they're not to blame for California's $24.3 billion budget gap.

Oregonians at D.C. immigration summit

Fri, 30 Sep 0007 07:00:00 GMT

Nine Oregonians will be among the 750 people at a national summit this week to mobilize support for changes in federal immigration laws backing immigrants.

Another e-Verify delay

Sat, 29 Sep 0008 07:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration is trying to implement e-Verify, the employment verification system for contractors, but they are delaying it again--for the fourth time.

Flagstaff refuses to rent space to immigration agents

Tue, 30 Aug 0046 07:00:00 GMT

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will won't be renting an office from the city of Flagstaff when they set up shop in Flagstaff soon.

Upgrades may delay green cards

Tue, 30 Aug 0046 07:00:00 GMT

People who have applied for permanent resident status in the United States may not receive their green cards for up to two months while the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) upgrades its card-production equipment, the agency announced Monday.

Immigration: New Faces, Better Odds

Tue, 30 Aug 0046 07:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama has established an undeniably ambitious agenda for this year, including overhauling the health care system, imposing limits on carbon emissions, fixing the economy, remaking the financial regulatory structure, winding up one war while winding down another and enacting a budget.

Recession will stall immigration reform

Fri, 02 Aug 0054 07:00:00 GMT

A full-bore recession and political expediency combine to give little hope for immigration reform within the next two years. Actually, University of Arizona Professor Emeritus Ed Williams said, chances aren't even that good.

New England groups pushing US immigration reform

Fri, 02 Aug 0054 07:00:00 GMT

Boston (AP) -- A coalition of immigrant advocacy groups in New England is joining a national effort to push federal immigration reform.

Some businesses wrongly classify workers to avoid payroll taxes

Sat, 02 Aug 0055 07:00:00 GMT

Lots of employers in these tough economic times are illegally cutting costs by misclassifying some workers as independent contractors.

Church group works for change in immigration policy

Fri, 01 Jul 0012 07:00:00 GMT

Long Branch, NJ -- Members of a local church have formed the Lutheran Immigration Task Force to advocate for immigrants' rights and to help change the nation's immigration policies.

Neb. leaders to launch immigration reform campaign

Wed, 02 Jul 0010 07:00:00 GMT

Lincoln (AP) -- Immigrant advocates and other community leaders are set to gather Monday to launch Nebraska's component of a national campaign emphasizing immigration reform.

Bill aims to help immigrant victims of domestic violence

Wed, 02 Jul 0010 07:00:00 GMT

A bill aiming to help victims of domestic violence in the immigrant community is quickly making its way through the state legislature.

Bishop urges focus on biblical roots of Catholic immigration position

Mon, 29 Oct 0036 07:00:00 GMT

olorado Springs (CNS) -- U.S. Catholics have a difficult time accepting church teaching about just immigration laws, said Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto, chairman of the board of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, known as CLINIC.

Mayor says Upland's no-trespassing ordinance is working

Mon, 29 Oct 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Upland, CA -- An ordinance passed by the City Council in reaction to a slowly forming day labor site appears to be having an effect, according to Mayor John Pomierski.

Most Hispanic kids children of immigrants

Mon, 29 Oct 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC (UPI) -- More than half of the 16 million Hispanic children in the United States have at least one immigrant parent, a report released Thursday said.

Public insurance proposal to reject illegal immigrants

Sat, 29 Aug 0044 07:00:00 GMT

Sen. Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said Thursday that he supports 'a version' of a public, or government-run, insurance plan, but that it won't cover illegal immigrants.

Immigration reform could emerge again in the fall

Mon, 30 Aug 0045 07:00:00 GMT

Senate Democrats may be close to 60 votes on a measure that would represent the first step towards immigration reform under President Obama.

U.S. immigration reform looms on horizon

Mon, 30 Aug 0045 07:00:00 GMT

Despite focused resolve to repair the ailing economy, U.S. President Barack Obama has vowed to tackle the hot issue of immigration reform somewhat sooner than most expected.

Border troops only awaiting Obama’s OK

Sat, 31 Mar 0064 07:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC -- The Defense Department and Department of Homeland Security are finalizing plans to station National Guard troops along the Mexican border, most likely as backup support to local law enforcement personnel in Texas and other border states.

Students march to support illegal immigrant peers

Sun, 31 Mar 0065 07:00:00 GMT

Emboldened by what they believe is growing support in Washington, a group of about 50 students from local universities and colleges marched and at times ran through the halls of Santiago Canyon College today to support their peers who are in the country illegally.

Harvard's Faust backs path to legal residency Illegal immigrant bill called `lifeline'

Sun, 31 Mar 0065 07:00:00 GMT

Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust yesterday backed federal legislation that would clear the way for illegal immigrant students to apply for legal residency, an endorsement that stunned students and drew criticism for a president who has largely steered clear of fierce debates.

Welcome surprise for immigrant family

Wed, 30 Jan 0032 07:00:00 GMT

For a few months, the Velasquez family seemed to suffer blow after blow. It started last winter with the lump in Aura Velasquez’s right breast. Then in February, doctors delivered the diagnosis: advanced breast cancer.

Immigration conviction of union official reversed

Wed, 30 Jan 0032 07:00:00 GMT

A Marshalltown union official who was convicted of helping illegal immigrants has won an appeal of the case and probably will not be retried. Braulio Pereyra-Gabino was charged in the wake of 2006 immigration raids at Swift meatpacking plants in Marshalltown and five other towns around the...

Court: Day laborers can't sue Fox for defamation

Wed, 30 Jan 0032 07:00:00 GMT

San Diego -- A state appeals court ruled that seven day laborers can't sue Fox News for defamation because a talk-show guest accused them of assault. In a 2-1 decision, 4th District Court of Appeals judges on Thursday upheld a Superior Court ruling dismissing the case.

State fails to fund plan to police immigration

Mon, 30 Dec 0009 07:00:00 GMT

A hotline and database called for in last year's huge immigration reform law has yet to start because the agency assigned to do the work hasn't been given the money.

New Border Patrol station close to reality

Mon, 30 Dec 0009 07:00:00 GMT

Officials hope to start construction in June on a new Border Patrol station on 10 acres near this city's airport.

Immigrants especially hard hit by down economy

Thu, 30 Nov 0030 07:00:00 GMT

Times are tough for everyone but they are turning out to be especially hard on new immigrants working to stake their claim to a piece of the American dream. Increasingly, they are turning to the Church for help.

Senate's health cuts stir outrage

Thu, 30 Nov 0030 07:00:00 GMT

The state Senate's plan to cut 28,000 legal immigrant residents from Commonwealth Care coverage, the crown jewel of the state's 2006 health insurance overhaul, is discriminatory and shortsighted, advocates for the immigrant community say.

Making the Case: 7 Reasons Why Congress Should Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform this Year

Sun, 30 Nov 0055 07:00:00 GMT

For a thorough explanation outlining 7 reasons for comprehensive immigration reform, read on! Written by Simon Rosenburg with the Huffington Post- Today in the Senate, Senator Schumer is holding an important hearing: "Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009, Can We Do...

English as a Second Language

Fri, 02 Aug 0043 07:00:00 GMT

After 20 years of sporadic English classes, Esperanza Marrufo still stumbles over the language, exasperated when unable to find the right word.

RI lawmakers approve immigration checks on workers

Fri, 02 Aug 0043 07:00:00 GMT

A bill requiring private companies to use the federal E-Verify database to check the immigration status of new hires was narrowly approved by state lawmakers Tuesday.

Council expected to approve payment

Mon, 02 Jul 0031 07:00:00 GMT

Among the payments Fremont City Council members are expected to approve today is one to the Lincoln law firm that is assisting the city with its case involving a petition on a proposed illegal immigration ordinance.

Immigration Amid a Recession

Tue, 01 Jul 0032 07:00:00 GMT

As unemployment rises and the economy sinks further into recession, an old debate has become new again: the question of immigrants' impact on the U.S. economy.

Newest citizens reshape politics

Thu, 31 May 0025 07:00:00 GMT

More than 1 million immigrants became U.S. citizens last year, the largest surge in history, hastening the ethnic transformation of California's political landscape with more Latinos and Asians now eligible to vote.

Immigrants have to legally earn rights

Thu, 31 May 0025 07:00:00 GMT

Illegal aliens have no place in any of North Carolina’s colleges, even if the colleges can make a profit off of them by charging them out-of-state rates.

Leaders urge immigration reform on anniversary of raid

Wed, 01 Jun 0007 07:00:00 GMT

Faith and labor leaders reiterated their call for immigration reform Monday in a conference marking the anniversary of an immigration raid in Postville. A year ago today, 389 workers were detained, many of them forced to return to Guatemala or Mexico. Managers at Agriprocessors Inc. face...

Do White People Need to Share Power?

Sun, 01 May 0012 07:00:00 GMT

Management of diversity in business doesn't require white people to share power and control. It requires equity in managing business relationships. Effectiveness demands that power and control are given to the most talented. Saying that white people need to share control assumes that...

Janet Napolitano at the Oversight Hearing of the Department of Homeland Security

Sat, 30 Nov 0054 07:00:00 GMT

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at the Senate Judiciary Committee's oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security on May 6, 2009. Part of the Department's overall strategy includes securing the borders and enforcing immigration laws, both of which are important...

Does Obama's 2010 Budget Spell Disaster for Immigration Reform?

Tue, 30 Nov 0051 07:00:00 GMT

If you're confused and frustrated by all this talk of comprehensive immigration reform, there's good reason for it. In February, Obama said that we needed to get started on immigration reform "now." At the beginning of April, administration officials said...

Illegal immigration bills going nowhere ... fast

Sun, 30 Nov 0049 07:00:00 GMT

In Washington and in many statehouses in the nation, few issues generate the type of passionate debate illegal immigration does. But it appears at least for this legislative session winding down in Austin, state lawmakers won't have to tackle this hot potato. "Most immigration issues we...

May 1 Immigration Demonstrations Test Organizers' Online Strategy

Sun, 30 Nov 0049 07:00:00 GMT

They did it in Moldova. They did it with the Tea Parties. Can they do it with immigration reform? Immigration reform advocates are planning a “national day of action” for tomorrow May 1, and hoping to tap the power of Twitter and text messaging to spread the word. ...

Commentary: Immigration and common sense

Sat, 31 Mar 0008 07:00:00 GMT

On the prickly subject of immigration raids, the judicial branch is moving in the right direction. And the executive branch is moving in all directions. In a stunning rebuke of how the government has previously gone about prosecuting illegal immigrants, the Supreme Court this week unanimously...

Klan protests immigration

Sat, 31 Mar 0008 07:00:00 GMT

Ku Klux Klan members rallied at the Franklin County courthouse Saturday, disgusted by U.S. policies on the economy, immigration and racial equality. Forgoing traditional white robes, 16 Klansmen and one Klanswoman wore black military-styled garb with sewn patches of...

Obama takes immigration reform off priority list this year

Fri, 01 Apr 0007 07:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has said he won’t tackle comprehensive immigration reform this year, but a spate of budget proposals and incremental policy shifts signal the beginning of a new direction on the issue. “We want to move this process. We can’t continue with a broken...

Supreme Court ruling won't affect Utah immigration laws

Thu, 30 Dec 0006 07:00:00 GMT

Federal law enforcement officials say they will continue enforcing immigration laws in the same way despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Undocumented workers, young Americans vie for same jobs

Thu, 30 Dec 0006 07:00:00 GMT

A recently released study by an immigration think tank has found that the types of American workers who are in the most competition with illegal immigrants in the job market have extraordinarily high unemployment rates during this recession.

Illegal Immigration: Can Online Database Help

Mon, 30 Dec 0026 07:00:00 GMT

There is a stereotype of illegal immigrants, stealing across the border into the United States, hoping for jobs -- and getting hired by unscrupulous employers looking for cheap labor. How much does that really happen? In the emotionally charged debate over immigration, it's hard to say. But...

Analysis: Border security move has political angle

Wed, 30 Dec 0022 07:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has done what many critics of immigration reform wanted -- put border security first. Obama sent more investigative agents to the border. He's poured money into upgrading ports of entry. He's also targeted traffickers who smuggle in people and drugs, then smuggle out guns...

NAPOLITANO ENDORSES DREAM ACT

Tue, 29 Dec 0016 07:00:00 GMT

In a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano discussed the DREAM Act when answering a question from Illinois Senator Richard Durbin. Follow the link to read the full text.

Higher Ed immigration bill dead this session

Mon, 30 Nov 0033 07:00:00 GMT

Nashville -- Legislation that would require Tennessee's public colleges and universities to more carefully screen out illegal immigrants is dead for the session.

Rep. Grijalva, others, want sheriff to apologize

Mon, 30 Nov 0033 07:00:00 GMT

Tucson, AZ (AP) -- A U.S. Congressman, several state legislators and members of Tucson-area school boards are demanding an apology from Pima County's sheriff after remarks he made last week.

Obama asking for 8 percent hike in immigration enforcement

Thu, 30 Nov 0030 07:00:00 GMT

President Obama will give Congress a 2010 budget plan Thursday that will increase immigration and transportation budgets by 8 percent. It's regarded as his first step toward comprehensive immigration reform. This may sound like an odd first step, but it's a move to reach out to those on the...

15,000 calls for reform: Washington must fix it

Thu, 30 Nov 0047 07:00:00 GMT

The Daily News' Citizenship Now! hotlines last week fielded 15,000 calls from people struggling to navigate the convoluted immigration system. Constantly ringing phones and the voices of the volunteer counselors assembled in partnership with City University were a reminder that this is a city...

Askyourlawmakers Blog and Get Answers on Immigration

Mon, 29 Oct 0036 07:00:00 GMT

More importantly, what are the costs of inaction? How critical is immigration reform to the country’s economic recovery? CNC correspondent Elizabeth Wynne Johnson got a sneak peek a few weeks ago at a new report from the Immigration Policy Center. What do you think? This week –...

Mexican drug lord orders deadly force

Wed, 30 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

The reputed head of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel has instructed his army of associates to use deadly force if necessary to protect their increasingly contested trafficking operations, even against U.S. law enforcement, according to authorities here and in Washington.

Flu delays migrant workers

Wed, 30 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of farmers in North Carolina who depend on seasonal migrant workers may not get Mexican laborers in time for planting this month because of the global outbreak of swine flu.

New law won't keep immigrants from food help SB 81 doesn't affect food stamp eligibility

Wed, 30 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

For a growing number of Utah Latinos, feeding their children has made them afraid.

Senate panel pushes immigration reform

Fri, 30 Sep 0046 07:00:00 GMT

The new chairman of the Senate immigration subcommittee vowed Thursday to take on comprehensive immigration reform in this session of Congress. .

Hispanics rally for law to ease path for students

Sat, 30 Sep 0047 07:00:00 GMT

Local Hispanic groups gathered Wednesday to support legislation that would grant citizenship to some children of illegal immigrants.

A Shift on Immigration

Thu, 29 Sep 0040 07:00:00 GMT

Last week, immigration enforcement policy shifted a little. The administration issued guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement that place a new emphasis on prosecuting employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. That is a good idea, and a break from the Bush administration method...

The Ins & Outs of Networking

Tue, 01 Apr 0055 07:00:00 GMT

Ask anyone in the business world and they'll tell you that to get ahead, networking is crucial--and it has only become more so in the tight job market. "In today's tight job market, networking is a necessity," says Tony Jenkins, vice president of cultural competence...

How Do Women Get the Salaries They Deserve?

Tue, 01 Apr 0055 07:00:00 GMT

On Jan. 29, President Barack Obama signed his first bill into law. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 reverses a Supreme Court ruling from last year that declared plaintiffs had to file wage claims within 180 days of a company's decision to pay a worker less...

Why Are Women Still Earning Less Than Men?

Tue, 30 Oct 0025 07:00:00 GMT

More women are getting college degrees than men these days, but they still aren't being paid as much. In 2008, 29.4 million women and 28.4 million men ages 25 and older held bachelor's degrees or higher, according to just-released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Women had a larger...

No Race Gap Seen in ’08 Vote Turnout

Sun, 30 Nov 0066 07:00:00 GMT

Read more about the findings by following the link: The historic gap between blacks and whites in voter participation evaporated in last year’s presidential race, according to an analysis released today, with black, Hispanic and Asian voters comprising nearly a quarter of the electorate,...

A Secret Weapon in The Immigration Debate

Tue, 30 Oct 0053 07:00:00 GMT

"The first 100 days of Obama’s administration are close to completion. Although President Obama declared during his campaign that he would move on immigration reform within his first year of administration, there has been quite some political action in Washington, DC. With the...

Summit of Americas Provides Fresh Start for US

Sat, 30 Oct 0034 07:00:00 GMT

The 34-nation Western Hemisphere summit that closed in Trinidad and Tobago Sunday is being hailed by most participants as a new beginning for relations in the region. President Barack Obama was praised by many for setting a new tone of openness, especially for his comments...

Senate Committee Hearing on Immigration April 30

Sat, 29 Oct 0012 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for more details: “Date Change--- Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009, Can We Do It and How?” Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship View a webcast of this hearing DATE:...

Statement by Senator Arlen Specter

Wed, 30 Sep 0033 07:00:00 GMT

Senator Arlen Specter has announced he will be switching political parties - what could this mean for immigration reform in Congress?

US official nixes closing border as swine flu response

Sun, 29 Sep 0048 07:00:00 GMT

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has told congressional leaders that closing the borders in a bid to curb swine flu's spread would be expensive and inefficient, a top lawmaker said Tuesday.

Why Michelle Obama inspires women around the globe

Thu, 30 Sep 0017 07:00:00 GMT

"She might be the first woman of color that females in male-dominated countries have seen as confident, bright, educated, articulate and persuasive," says Barbara Perry, author of "Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady of the New Frontier."

A Portrait of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States

Tue, 30 Aug 0057 07:00:00 GMT

Unauthorized immigrants living in the United States are more geographically dispersed than in the past and are more likely than either U.S. born residents or legal immigrants to live in a household with a spouse and children. In addition, a growing share of the children of unauthorized immigrant...

Harness energy of young people to serve others

Fri, 01 Jun 0031 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: I applaud first lady Michelle Obama for her innovative and inspiring words in her essay " Nation needs youthful idealism more than ever " (Sharing in the USA special report, April 14). Too often, when we speak about improving communities and changing the world,...

Is President Obama Serious About a New Relationship with the Americas?

Tue, 01 Jun 0062 07:00:00 GMT

This is very good news, especially after eight years in which the U.S. president was either ignored as irrelevant or repudiated in much of Latin America. But to be successful, Obama will have to look for advice beyond his secretary of state, whose husband advocated NAFTA and other trade policies...

Poor Latinos are victims of abuse nationwide

Mon, 01 May 0041 07:00:00 GMT

"Under Siege: Life for Low-Income Latinos in the South" details stories such as that of a Tennessee woman who says she was jailed at a cheese factory for asking for pay, a bean picker in Alabama who says his life savings were taken by police at a traffic stop, and a rapist in Georgia who...

Japan Pays Foreign Workers to Go Home

Thu, 01 May 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link and read on about the recent "offer" being extended to hundreds of thousands of Latin American immigrants: Rita Yamaoka, a mother of three who immigrated from Brazil, recently lost her factory job here. Now, Japan has made her an offer she might not be able to refuse. ...

Sen. Cornyn: I Agree, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Must Be Addressed This Year

Fri, 01 May 0016 07:00:00 GMT

From http://cornyn.senate.gov/: Thursday, April 9, 2009 U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today released the following statement commending President Obama for his willingness to address immigration reform this year. “I applaud President Obama’s...

10 Countries in Deep Trouble

Thu, 02 May 0043 07:00:00 GMT

(Follow the link below for the full text) Mexico. Thousands of would-be tourists from America and elsewhere had to cancel spring break trips to Mexico due to ongoing violence related to the drug trade. Mexico was the second country recently identified by the U.S. Joint Forces Command as possibly...

Flexibility Is The Key In Immigration Reform

Wed, 01 May 0065 07:00:00 GMT

Immigration Reform is just one item on a crowded “to-do” list for President Obama and the new congress. In fact, it may appear that its importance is receding. With rising unemployment, there is evidence that illegal immigration is declining, while demand for work visas for legal...

A Give and Take on Immigration

Fri, 02 May 0066 07:00:00 GMT

One year after the largest raid in U.S. history, we rarely hear stories of small towns suffering in the absence of immigrants. The dominant anti-immigrant narrative in this country -- despite paeans to the mythical "melting pot" we read about in grade-school social-studies...

Report Challenges Negative Image of Immigrant Elders

Fri, 02 May 0066 07:00:00 GMT

Editor’s Note: Six million older immigrants live in the United States, a figure projected to triple by 2030. Advocates for these elders have set out to bring their voices –- and new respect for them as community contributors –- to the public and agency decision makers, who often...

Another immigration foe to speak at UNC

Sun, 02 May 0051 07:00:00 GMT

Chapel Hill Undeterred by a protest that derailed a planned speech by former congressman Tom Tancredo last week, a UNC student group has invited another conservative former lawmaker to campus tonight.

International students face increased challenges in job market

Sun, 02 May 0051 07:00:00 GMT

While the economy makes finding an occupation tough for most people, international students may have more difficulties in the job market than their domestic counterparts.

Hispanics encountering hostility in the South

Thu, 01 Apr 0034 07:00:00 GMT

Interesting look at how Hispanics are currently viewing law enforcement surrounding immigration raids, law enforcement, and partnerships sucha s 287g with ICE.

Senate comes to AZ to talk immigration

Sun, 01 Apr 0014 07:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee came to Phoenix Monday to discuss border issues, including the growing drug cartel wars in Mexico.

Local ACLU decries Megahed's immigration arrest

Sun, 01 Apr 0014 07:00:00 GMT

Tampa -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today joined the chorus of activists protesting the immigration arrest of Youssef Megahed three days after a federal jury acquitted him of explosives charges.

Students voice strong opinion on immigration

Sun, 01 Apr 0014 07:00:00 GMT

Former Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo’s speech at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill April 14 was brought to a sudden halt when police had to shut down the event due to student protestors.

Fidel Castro: Obama 'misinterpreted' Raul's words

Mon, 31 Mar 0049 07:00:00 GMT

HAVANA -- Fidel Castro says President Barack Obama "misinterpreted" his brother Raul's remarks regarding the United States and bristled at the suggestion that Cuba should free political prisoners or cut taxes on dollars people send to the island. Raul Castro touched off...

2009 Earth Day is special, says green jobs czar

Sat, 31 Mar 0025 07:00:00 GMT

"This Earth Day is for everybody "... for those of us who are concerned about the natural world in the traditional sense, but also for laid-off workers," he said, as well as for home and business owners who could save on energy costs through weatherization and energy-efficiency...

Mexicans total 32% of immigrants

Sat, 30 Jan 0012 07:00:00 GMT

President Obama arrived in Mexico for a visit Thursday but he could have stayed home if he was looking for a Mexican audience.

Napolitano Says ICE Raids to Target Employers

Sat, 30 Jan 0012 07:00:00 GMT

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will continue once again, but will focus on specific targets, including workplace employers 'who consistently and intentionally use and exploit the labor market for their own gain.'

Gibbs: Bipartisan immigration reform

Sun, 29 Jan 0013 07:00:00 GMT

The White House is not concerned that taking up such a divisive issue as immigration will be counterproductive to President Obama's signature goal of uniting the country, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday.

Clinton Scores Points by Admitting Past U.S. Errors

Fri, 30 Jan 0039 07:00:00 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — It has become a recurring theme of Hillary Rodham Clinton ’s early travels as the chief diplomat of the United States: she says that American policy on a given issue has failed, and her foreign listeners fall all over themselves in...

Obama Discusses Immigration with Central American Presidents

Fri, 30 Jan 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text: PORT-OF-SPAIN – U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday displayed great receptivity to the proposals of his Central American counterparts on the question of immigration reform, several of the leaders said after their meeting.

Report: Most illegal immigrants' kids are U.S. citizens

Tue, 29 Jan 0009 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text: Nearly three-quarters of illegal immigrants' children were born in the USA and are citizens, according to a report released Tuesday. Those 4 million children muddy the immigration debate, raising questions about enforcement and public services for...

Initiative targets U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

A statewide initiative now being circulated would create two kinds of birth certificates: one for the U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants and one for everyone else.

Both Sides of Immigration Debate Search for Hints on Obama's Position

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

President Obama doesn't plan to begin pushing his agenda on immigration until May, but many are looking for clues about his intentions in what he's already said.

U.S. Names 'Border Czar' to Watch Mexican Border

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

El Paso, TX (AP) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano named a former federal prosecutor Wednesday to the new post of 'border czar' to oversee efforts to end drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and slow the tide of people crossing illegally into the United States.

Immigration forum planned for Saturday

Sun, 30 Sep 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Elon United Church of Christ and Elon University will host 'Building Communities: Alamance County speaks About Immigration' on Saturday.

Group's priority: Immigration reform

Mon, 29 Sep 0060 07:00:00 GMT

When President Obama announced last week that immigration reform would be a priority this year, many Minnesota business, labor and religious organizers decided to give him a hand.

Wall Street Still Finds Ways to Hire Foreigners

Mon, 29 Sep 0060 07:00:00 GMT

Some big U.S. banks that have received billions of dollars from the government are shipping some of their newest recruits overseas in order to comply with a federal law that restricts their ability to hire foreign workers for U.S. jobs.

Napolitano names 'border czar'

Thu, 29 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano named a “border czar” Wednesday, choosing a former Justice Department official to tackle drug-related violence and illegal immigration problems plaguing the U.S. border with Mexico.

80 Million Strong for Young American Jobs

Sat, 29 Aug 0044 07:00:00 GMT

Visit the site to learn more and get invovled. Educated but unemployed, nearly 87 percent of the Millennial generation holds a high school diploma and nearly 30 percent holds a bachelor's degree or higher. It's still not enough. With tens of thousands of dollars in debt from student loans and...

Students meet growing demand for interpreters in health care field

Tue, 30 Aug 0057 07:00:00 GMT

An unnecessary hospital stay. A misunderstood legal ruling. Those can be consequences of a language barrier, and University of Arizona interpreting students are helping bridge the communication gap.

Utah Minute Men Discuss Options on Immigration Bill at Emergency Meeting

Tue, 30 Aug 0057 07:00:00 GMT

West Valley City, UT -- Utah Minute Men held a meeting to discuss a course of action Monday night in response to a new immigration law, Senate Bill 81, which allows local officers the option to cross-deputize as federal immigration officers.

Immigration Reform is Basic Economics for FL

Wed, 30 Aug 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC -- The dollars and cents of immigration reform make a lot of sense for the beleaguered U.S. economy.

A Portrait of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States

Sat, 30 Aug 0038 07:00:00 GMT

From the study; follow link below for full text: Unauthorized immigrants living in the United States are more geographically dispersed than in the past and are more likely than either U.S. born residents or legal immigrants to live in a household with a spouse and children. In addition, a...

Rally could bring thousands

Tue, 29 Aug 0024 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text: The Alamo, a symbol of freedom and defiance against government oppression, will be the focal point of one of the largest of many Tax Day protests against federal waste held across the country. This evening's rally in Alamo Plaza, billed as the San Antonio...

In crackdown on illegal immigrants, American citizens get caught in dragnet

Tue, 02 Aug 0046 07:00:00 GMT

Pedro Guzman has been an American citizen all his life. Yet in 2007, the 31-year-old Los Angeles native — in jail for a misdemeanor, mentally ill and never able to read or write — signed a waiver agreeing to leave the country without a hearing and was deported to Mexico as an illegal...

Gascón decides to pay own way for DC trip

Thu, 02 Aug 0014 07:00:00 GMT

Mesa Police Chief George Gascón today announced that he has decided to pay for his trip last week to Washington, D.C., where he testified before a congressional panel.

Immigration Legal System Flawed

Mon, 02 Aug 0006 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article; follow link for ful text: The American judicial system deems everyone innocent until proven guilty and guarantees a fair hearing with a lawyer -- but not when it comes to immigration. Then there are far fewer rights. And as the system comes under pressure from a flood...

Tech Recruiting Clashes With Immigration Rules

Wed, 02 Aug 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article; follow the link below for the full text: Mr. Mavinkurve, a 28-year-old Indian immigrant who helped lay the foundation for Facebook while a student at Harvard , instead works out of a Google sales office in Toronto, a lone engineer among marketers. He has a visa to work...

Experts agree the state of the economy calls for action on immigration reform

Sun, 02 Aug 0039 07:00:00 GMT

From the article; follow the link below for the full text: The major reason why reforming the immigration system is a timely action is that it will bring to the surface a flourishing underground economy that has been able to thrive and prosper because of the current immigration system. As a result,...

Immigration Accord by Labor Boosts Obama Effort

Mon, 02 Aug 0034 07:00:00 GMT

From the article; follow the link below for the full text: A.F.L.-C.I.O. officials said they agreed with Change to Win leaders that, with more than seven million unauthorized immigrants already working across the nation, legalizing their status would be the most effective way to protect labor...

National Volunteer Week 2009: 'Celebrating People in Action'

Fri, 01 Mar 0037 07:00:00 GMT

The theme for National Volunteer Week, commemorated April 19-25, is "Celebrating People in Action." The theme captures the meaning behind this signature week – honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities. We are...

Obama to tackle immigration reform this year: report

Wed, 02 Mar 0018 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. President Barack Obama plans to start addressing the thorny issue of immigration reform this year, including the search for a path to legalize the status of millions of illegal immigrants, The New York Times reported on Wednesday, quoting a presidential aide. Obama will speak publicly about...

Student VOTER Act Reintroduced

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 07:00:00 GMT

(from the article; follow the link and view Jennifer Brunner, Secretary of State of Ohio, endorse it.) This week we saw the re-introduction of the Student VOTER Act on the Hill, led by our partner SAVE. This important piece of legislation would require all universities that receive federal funds to...

'Tuition equity' bill fails in Senate

Sun, 30 Jan 0035 07:00:00 GMT

The Colorado Senate today narrowly rejected a bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants in-state tuition after five Democrats joined with Republicans to vote against it.

Almost 1 of 2 new Americans in 2008 was Latino

Sun, 30 Jan 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Hispanics made up nearly half of the more than 1 million people who became U.S. citizens last year, according to a Hispanic advocacy group.

Princeton University to launch new Latino studies program

Thu, 30 Jan 0027 07:00:00 GMT

Learn more about the certificate program that will finally be offered at the university after nearly a decade of planning. “Latinos offer us a way to understand social change ... and rethink the contours of race,” said sociology and Wilson School professor Marta Tienda, who will...

Obama: Time To Phase Out Combat Role In Iraq

Fri, 30 Jan 0028 07:00:00 GMT

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro President Obama, on a quick visit to Baghdad Tuesday, told U.S. troops that it was time for Iraqis to "take responsibility for their country." He underscored his commitment to withdrawing most U.S. troops in the next year and a-half. How do you feel about...

Latinos drive record surge in U.S. naturalizations

Fri, 30 Jan 0028 07:00:00 GMT

(From the article; follow the link for full text) Nearly half of the record-setting 1 million new U.S. citizens sworn in last year were Latino immigrants — a 95 percent increase among that ethnic group from the previous year, according to an analysis by an Hispanic advocacy organization....

Immigrants Walk to Capitol for Reform

Thu, 30 Dec 0045 07:00:00 GMT

The 2009 Holy Week Interfaith Pilgrimage for Immigrants calls for the end of law enforcement raids that separate families, the passage of humane immigration reform and the revision of trade policies that currently increase unauthorized immigration.

Review: 'In the Shadow of the Giant'

Wed, 30 Dec 0050 07:00:00 GMT

"Poor Mexico — so far from God and so close to the United States" is a truism embraced by many Mexicans, partly in jest and sometimes with genuine disdain, to describe the paradox of sharing a border with the richest nation in the world.

Round Five for the DREAM Act

Fri, 30 Nov 0059 07:00:00 GMT

In a first step to bring immigration reform back to the front burner, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Rubin (D-IL) and Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) introduced the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) in the Senate on March 26. A similar bill called the American...

Jewish groups back comprehensive immigration reform

Sat, 29 Nov 0060 07:00:00 GMT

This afternoon on Capitol Hill, two influential Jewish organizations announced the merging of campaigns stating that immigration raids are not a substitute for immigration reform.

April is Immigration Awareness Month

Tue, 30 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT

As reported by LATINA LISTA: In honor of April being Immigration Awareness Month, Diversity Inc . has created a handy one-stop page for interesting facts about the role and contributions of immigrants to the United States. One of the most interesting items is an immigration timeline that...

More unions favor legalizing workers

Thu, 30 Dec 0034 07:00:00 GMT

The dynamics of the farm labor population have changed since César Chávez and others began organizing workers in California's fields.

Arpaio migration holds draw fire

Thu, 30 Dec 0034 07:00:00 GMT

The agreement between the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and federal immigration officials has become the focus of a national debate on immigration-enforcement efforts.

Hillary Clinton admits US role in Mexico drug wars

Mon, 02 Aug 0006 07:00:00 GMT

Mexico traffickers are armed by US weapons to supply drugs across border, admits Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton has admitted that the US demand for illegal drugs and its consequent supply of weapons is fuelling the wave of violent killings in Mexico 's drug wars. During a visit to...

A presidential first: Obama hosts virtual Web town hall from White House

Tue, 01 Aug 0041 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: And the tech-savvy Obama seemed a natural at the forum, ditching the podium for a hand-held mike that allowed him to roam the room in which 100 teachers and community leaders were seated, listening to the president answer some of the 100,000 questions that Internet visitors lobbed...

Mexicans grasp for asylum

Sun, 02 Aug 0011 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: Rights groups are challenging the U.S. position that violence by Mexican drug cartels does not entitle a refugee to haven. "The way our government is interpreting the law will cause people to die," said Jeff Joseph, head of a Denver immigration law firm.

House Democrats ready to give immigration bill another shot

Thu, 02 Aug 0014 07:00:00 GMT

House Democrats are laying the groundwork for another major immigration debate later this year, despite the risk that it could prove politically destructive for their party.

Censorship Seen in Exclusion of Foreign Scholars

Thu, 02 Aug 0014 07:00:00 GMT

New York (IPS) -- A leading legal rights group charged Tuesday that the Barack Obama Justice Department is using immigration law to censor debate by selectively barring U.S. entry to foreign scholars.

Clinton Says U.S. Feeds Mexico Drug Trade

Mon, 02 Aug 0051 07:00:00 GMT

The New York Times article describes Hillary Clinton's statements regarding the US' contributions to the drug violence occuring at the Mexican border "blunt." Follow the link below for the full text of the article: “Our insatiable demand for illegal drugs fuels the drug trade....

La Comunidad Hispana focuses on 'that immigrant story'

Sun, 01 Aug 0045 07:00:00 GMT

Learn more about this new non-profit that is helping local Latinos. From the article: "We all have that immigrant story," Mirkil said. The stories heard at La Comunidad Hispana ("The Hispanic Community," LCH for short), based in Kennett Square, are often tales of...

Local Police May Have Power To Deport

Sat, 02 Jul 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Atlanta -- The issue of how to deal with illegal, undocumented workers is causing controversy around metro Atlanta, especially in Gwinnett County where sheriff's deputies are now trained in detaining and deporting illegal immigrants.

Doyle recommends in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Sun, 01 Jul 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Governor Doyle’s state budget proposal would allow illegal immigrants who graduate from Wisconsin high schools to pay in-state tuition in Wisconsin’s public universities. However, a federal law may contradict this proposal.

Is there a 'Hispanic Culture?'

Thu, 31 May 0025 07:00:00 GMT

This blogger asks what really makes up the Hispanic culture? We know that even within the Hispanic community there are several differences, from religion, to language to food and music. Follow the link for the full analysis. What do you consider unique to the Hispanic culture?

A Year Without a Mexican

Wed, 31 May 0024 07:00:00 GMT

Undocumented workers were the economic lifeblood of small towns like Postville, Iowa—until the immigration cops showed up. —By Marcelo Ballvé The article describes the Postville raid and its affects nearly one year later. Follow the link for the full...

U.S. wise to offer help to Mexico

Wed, 01 May 0065 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link for the full text; from the article - The president said he would meet with his Mexican counterpart, Felipe Calderón, in Mexico next month, to discuss proposals on how to fight the drug wars along the border. The announcement came as military officials told Congress that...

The FARC a Year After the Reyes Killing: Lesson Learned

Wed, 31 Mar 0045 07:00:00 GMT

Although a few days late, it is worth looking back at the year since Raul Reyes, the second in command of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) was killed in a permanent camp he had set up a few kilometers across the Ecuadorian border. Douglas Farah

“You’ll Learn Not To Cry”: Child Combatants in Colombia

Tue, 31 Mar 0044 07:00:00 GMT

From the beginning of their training, both guerrilla and paramilitary child recruits are taught to treat the other side's fighters or sympathizers without mercy. Adults order children to kill, mutilate, and torture, conditioning them to the cruelest abuses. Not only do children face the same...

Community College Board gets initial look at immigration study

Sun, 29 Jan 0013 07:00:00 GMT

Undocumented immigrants who attend North Carolina's community colleges pay more to attend in out-of-state student fees than they cost to educate, a consultant told the North Carolina Community College Board.

Action stalls on permit for ICE detention facility

Tue, 30 Jan 0014 07:00:00 GMT

Mineral Wells, TX (AP) -- An Emerald Companies request for a permit to build an immigration detention facility near the Mineral Wells airport is on hold.

CNN's Lou Dobbs apologizes for Hispanic remarks

Thu, 30 Dec 0045 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: Several days after stirring up controversy over his remarks concerning a Hispanic business organization, CNN show host Lou Dobbs slipped in an apology between his latest call for securing the borders and the next commercial break on his show Tuesday.

Obama's civil rights nomination upsets some Latinos

Mon, 30 Dec 0015 07:00:00 GMT

Thomas Perez's selection for a Justice Department post concerns some civil rights advocates, who believe Villaraigosa aide Thomas Saenz was passed over to avoid sparking an immigration battle.

The Hispanic immigrant struggle reflects the spirit of the Irish

Fri, 29 Nov 0048 07:00:00 GMT

Another comparison of the current immigration situation with past immigration challenges; from the article: A segment from the TODAY show, where two of the hosts are in Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, chronicled the Irish "deluge" into the United States at the end of the 19th and...

Language, laws a challenge for indigenous migrants

Sat, 29 Nov 0032 07:00:00 GMT

(from the article; follow the link below for full text): When immigration agents arrested 16 farmworkers in a mass arrest of illegal immigrants early this year, legal advocates raced to find interpreters for some of the men, who spoke only a language called Mixtec. But by the time an interpreter...

Martinez heats up immigration debate

Wed, 30 Nov 0018 07:00:00 GMT

(follow the link below for the full article) "As national Republican Party conservatives debate whether the party’s tent is big enough for the more progressive leanings of its first African-American chairman, Michael Steele, another Republican leader has reignited his own cause that...

CNN host stirs controversy over Hispanic chamber comments

Thu, 30 Oct 0010 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text of the article: Commenting on Obama’s meeting with Hispanic entrepreneurs, Dobbs went off saying: "I don’t know what’s happened to this White House, but the wheels appear to have come completely off here over the last several...

Pregnant detainee inspires bill

Wed, 30 Oct 0009 07:00:00 GMT

Nearly a year has passed since a Nashville woman was cuffed to a bed while going into labor.

UNT conference tackles immigration

Sun, 30 Oct 0007 07:00:00 GMT

Women’s issues, children, the U.S. economy and many other topics came to the forefront during a conference about immigration at the University of North Texas Thursday.

Have the people of Forbes lost their minds

Sat, 29 Sep 0064 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting response to the recent list issued by Forbes Magazine of the world's richest people, including Mexican drug pins. Read the full response, as well as the article, when you follow the link below. What do you think? Is Forbes glorifiying or somehow...

NPR: Tales of Mexican Migrants' Dreams, Realities

Fri, 30 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Check this out from NPR's show "All Things Considered" for a clear and intriguing perspective on Mexican migration by author and journalist Sam Quinones.

Where Education and Assimilation Collide

Tue, 29 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: In the last decade, record numbers of immigrants, both legal and illegal, have fueled the greatest growth in public schools since the baby boom. The influx has strained many districts’ budgets and resources and put classrooms on the front lines of America’s...

Crossing the border and tipping the scale: Diabetes in Latino communities

Mon, 29 Sep 0060 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "...Even more striking, Latinos often become sick when they emigrate to the U.S. and adopt local lifestyles.... Until recent years, rates of diabetes among Latinos had been higher in the U.S. than in their countries of origin, which is alarming given that...

Group Launches Bold Hispanic Initiative

Sat, 01 Jul 0024 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text; from the article: A coalition of Hispanic leaders today launched the National Alliance for Hispanic Families, a bold and innovative initiative aimed at harnessing public and private resources to strengthen Hispanic families throughout the United States....

Narco War Next Door

Thu, 02 Jul 0022 07:00:00 GMT

I recently watched a video on MSNBC showing how most American spring breakers are not taking the advice urging them not to go to Mexico for vacation. Although this documentary was filmed in Juarez, not exactly the number one spot for spring breakers, I felt it gives a real, bleak, and graphic...

Interactive Map of Immigration Trends Since 1880

Mon, 31 May 0056 07:00:00 GMT

This is a pretty cool interactive map illustrating immigration trends of all foreign born immigrants since the 1880's.

Mexico emerges as concern for U.S.

Wed, 01 Jun 0063 07:00:00 GMT

From the Politico article: After years as the compliant neighbor to the south — coping with the Bush administration’s benign neglect despite rampant illegal immigration and drug trafficking — Mexico is emerging as a focus of concern for the Obama administration because of recent...

Obama creates women's panel

Sun, 01 Jun 0055 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text of the article: He said he signed the order to honor all the women who came before him, such as his grandmother who was a bank vice president but was denied promotions because of her gender. He said the fight for gender equality is far from over. ...

Commentary: Holder's race speech cuts through bull

Fri, 01 May 0044 07:00:00 GMT

(CNN) -- On this program, we are all about cutting through the bull. Wednesday, Attorney General Eric Holder went well beyond paying lip service to the nation's annual observance of February as Black History Month... Instead, Holder used his speech at the Department of Justice...

Mexico pours troops into border city stricken by drug war

Fri, 01 Apr 0007 07:00:00 GMT

From the cnn.com article; follow the link below for the full text: Nearly 7,000 Mexican soldiers and federal police arrived in the U.S.-Mexico border city of Ciudad Juarez this week to restore security to a city plagued by a long-standing, bloody drug war. Mexican federal...

Debate on militarizing the U.S.-Mexico border

Wed, 02 Mar 0063 07:00:00 GMT

An important issue in the U.S-Mexico relations sphere these days is the question of militarizing the border between the two countries. Gov. Rick Perry, of Texas, has made clear that he wants U.S. troops guarding the border — [Perry] wants 1,000 troops to help guard the Texas-Mexico...

Widowed immigrants also could lose new homeland

Sat, 02 Mar 0026 07:00:00 GMT

(follow the link below for the full text; from the article): Gwendolyn Hanford wants to honor her late husband by building a good life for herself and their son in San Antonio. The U.S. government counters that nobody's stopping her from building that life — as long as she does it back...

Nashville Ethnic Media on the Frontlines of Immigration Battle

Fri, 01 Mar 0009 07:00:00 GMT

“Everyday we got calls from our listeners, asking about immigration reform. ‘When is it going to happen?’” said Jose Castro, producer and host of the show Puntos de Interes. “People are waiting for a better answer.” Jose Castro of La Sabrosita AM Radio As...

Hispanic enrollment in schools, colleges rising

Thu, 01 Mar 0064 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text; from the article: Roughly one-fourth of the nation's kindergartners are Hispanic, evidence of an accelerating trend that now will see minority children become the majority by 2023. Census data released Thursday also shows that Hispanics make up about...

Who’s Running Immigration

Tue, 02 Mar 0023 07:00:00 GMT

Immigration enforcement ran off the rails in the Bush era, when federal agents stormed factories to shackle workers and local authorities staged their own crackdowns with little or no oversight from Washington. It was a war without a plan, and it solved nothing. President Obama has repeatedly...

Push the red button for help

Tue, 29 Oct 0020 07:00:00 GMT

As the summer months approach, new "Panic Poles," are be placed in areas around the border with the harshest conditions to assist immigrants suffering heat and/or other injuries related to crossing over.

Democracy 2.0 not quite the upgrade we first thought

Tue, 29 Oct 0020 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: This past election saw a lot of talk about "Democracy 2.0" and how the Web has fundamentally changed the political landscape. A survey from Pew suggests that the Web's impact on politics isn't completely benign, as it has increased the political participation gap between...

Study: For immigrants, California harsher than Texas

Mon, 30 Oct 0041 07:00:00 GMT

Anti-immigrant sentiment runs deeper in California than in Texas — the states with the largest Mexican immigrant populations — according to a study conducted by two UT students and a Texas A&M University professor.

Are we Powering the Drug War

Fri, 29 Oct 0028 07:00:00 GMT

From the article; follow the link below for the full text: In Mexico the Ministry of Defense holds a register of all guns sold in the country and limits the use of certain firearms to the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The high caliber weapons and assault rifles used by the cartels are illegal in...

3,000 rally at Latino church for immigration reform

Fri, 29 Oct 0028 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text; from the article: The “Yes, we can,” chant that followed Obama during his presidential campaign was translated to Spanish during a rally at Tabernaculo de Atlanta in Norcross to push immigration reform. The overflowing crowd repeated the...

Mexico's drug war creates new class of refugees

Fri, 29 Oct 0028 07:00:00 GMT

From the LA Times article; follow the link below for the full text: Business owners, law enforcement officers, journalists and other professionals are among those seeking asylum in the U.S. -- even when it means sitting in jail.

If I were an aging white person

Fri, 30 Sep 0007 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text; from the article: “It’s in the self-interest of the older generation to have immigrants here,” Dowell Myers , an urban planning and demography professor at the University of Southern California, told the Los Angeles Times last year....

Obama can't afford to ignore immigration

Thu, 30 Sep 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text; from the article: ...Still, the notion that immigration can be finessed is a mirage. The problem will only get worse, and so will the politics. Obama, 47, a Democrat, would have to renege on his campaign promise to push a major immigration overhaul along...

Report Questions an Immigration Program That Uses the Local Police

Sun, 30 Sep 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text; from the article: PHOENIX — A government report questions the effectiveness of a federal program, long criticized by immigrant advocacy groups, that deputizes police officers as immigration agents. The report, to be released Wednesday by the...

U.S. loses skilled immigrants: slow economy here, better jobs, family at home

Wed, 29 Sep 0056 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below for the full text, from the article: For many, the emotional political immigration debate has long centered around keeping the illegal ones out and deporting the ones who're already here. But new research has raised another potentially political question with rippling...

The time has come for a guest worker program

Thu, 29 Aug 0048 07:00:00 GMT

Tell us your thoughts on this article (follow link below for full text): "To many, the solution is more workplace raids and E-Verify, an effort to use Social Security records to identify undocumented workers. But what incentive is there for employers to cooperate? Right now, undocumented...

Mexico troops move in to retake warring border city

Thu, 30 Aug 0042 07:00:00 GMT

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Hundreds of heavily armed soldiers fanned out across Mexico's bloodiest drug war city on Tuesday, trying to prevent a collapse in law and order just south of the U.S. border. Follow the link below for the full text.

Diligence helps resist stealth amnesty

Fri, 29 Aug 0060 07:00:00 GMT

By REP. LAMAR SMITH | 3/2/09 4:59 AM EST As the Obama administration continues to navigate the shoals of the nation’s financial crisis, other dangerous waters are approaching — growing pressure from open borders groups to legalize 11 million illegal immigrants. So far,...

Fence protects while it divides

Sun, 30 Aug 0061 07:00:00 GMT

By John MacCormack - Express-News EL PASO — From a rocky desert promontory a few miles west of town, Border Patrol Agent Joe Romero looked down into the tranquil, sunlit streets of Anapra, Mexico, and Sunland Park, N.M. Not long ago, these adjacent communities were separated only...

Obama Silent on Immigration Reform as ICE Raids Washington Factory

Mon, 30 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Published February 24, 2009 @ 08:44PM PST by Dave Bennion President Obama must have taken chief of staff Rahm Emanuel's advice on immigration reform in his State of the Union address tonight-he stayed far away from the " third rail of politics ." While the appointment of Hilda...

Brewer Visits Yuma, Discusses Border Security and Economy

Mon, 30 Aug 0051 07:00:00 GMT

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer spent Friday in the desert southwest. Brewer arrived at Border Patrol Yuma Sector headquarters to hop on a chopper and get an aerial view of the border.

King critical of spending for ‘pro-amnesty organization’

Mon, 30 Aug 0051 07:00:00 GMT

A $950,000 earmark for a Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the omnibus spending bill that passed the U.S. House Wednesday has drawn the ire of U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron.

Revealing forgotten role of Tejanos in fostering Anglo immigration to TX

Tue, 01 Aug 0041 07:00:00 GMT

"Today is Texas Independence Day. It celebrates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence which occurred on March 2, 1836. It's a significant day in not just state history but the nation's because it explains the backstory behind U.S. and Mexico relations." Follow the...

With new barrier nearly complete, border town hangs on - and so does illegal immigrant traffic

Wed, 29 Aug 0036 07:00:00 GMT

When the government announced plans to build a new fence along portions of the Mexican border, residents of this sleepy town along the Rio Grande feared the barrier would cut them off from their backyards and even destroy some homes.

18 get U.S. citizenship in Irving ceremony as reward for military service

Wed, 29 Aug 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Irving, TX -- Paul Deba Mango is a green-card Marine no longer. Paul Deba Mango, a Marine lance corporal, stands at attention during a ceremony in which he and 17 other former or current members of the U.S. military became U.S. citizens.

El Piolín interviews Obama

Sat, 02 Aug 0066 07:00:00 GMT

From MATT.org: El Piolín, the massively popular radio host, interviewed Obama and NPR posted the entire show on its site. You can listen here . The show is especially popular among Latino immigrants, and immigration was the main topic of conversation. While Obama didn't mention...

Rep. Serrano Allocates Funds for Immigrant Rights

Wed, 02 Aug 0047 07:00:00 GMT

Congressman Jose Serrano secured a $300,000 Citizenship Grant from the Department for Homeland Security for the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrants Rights NMCIR-Bronx Project.

Immigration head says reform would pose challenge

Wed, 02 Aug 0047 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must prepare for the challenge an immigration reform plan would pose, the agency's current leader said Wednesday.

Nebraska lawmakers debating immigrant tuition

Mon, 01 Jul 0048 07:00:00 GMT

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a proposal to bar some children of illegal immigrants from paying the lower, in-state college tuition rate.

Immigration Is Big Topic As 5th Cong. Dist. Candidates Turn Out

Tue, 01 Jul 0049 07:00:00 GMT

There's just a week to go before the primary election to pick the Republican and Democrat candidates for the Congressional seat vacated by White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.

Republican Response To Obama Delivered By Jindal

Fri, 02 Jul 0051 07:00:00 GMT

NPR.org February 24, 2009. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal delivered the Republican response after President Obama's address Tuesday night. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery. Source: Republican National Committee press office ...

Detention of Tavares mother fuels debate about treatment of illegal immigrants

Tue, 01 Aug 0041 07:00:00 GMT

Victor Manuel Ramos | Sentinel Staff Writer February 25, 2009 An undocumented Honduran immigrant was released from the Lake County jail and handed to federal authorities Tuesday after police arrested her a week ago while responding to a domestic-assault call. Civil-rights...

Obama delivers first address to Congress: What the rest of the media are saying

Wed, 02 Jul 0038 07:00:00 GMT

Thi s is a great article discussing the reactions by various mainstream media sources such as the New York Times, Washington Post and Chicago Tribune. Please take a look! ...

Immigrants in U.S. legally up 7% since 2005

Thu, 01 Jul 0045 07:00:00 GMT

By Hernan Rozemburg- San Antonio Express News On the heels of a report that the country's unauthorized immigrant population is declining, a new report Tuesday notes that the number of legal immigrants is on the rise, with more than 8 million eligible to become the newest American... ...

Report: Unauthorized immigration flow drying up

Thu, 01 Jul 0028 07:00:00 GMT

By Hernán Rozemberg - Express-News U.S. government statisticians on Monday confirmed what leading demographers already knew — the national unauthorized immigrant population shrunk for the first time this decade after years of non-stop growth. According to a report released...

Owner Removes Pro-Immigrant Sign Before Court Date

Tue, 01 Jun 0023 07:00:00 GMT

The pro-immigrant billboard erected at 9500 Liberty St. in Manassas this month came down Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before the structure's owner was scheduled to appear in Prince William County Circuit Court.

In Loneliness, Immigrants Tend the Flock

Tue, 01 Jun 0023 07:00:00 GMT

Somewhere in Wyoming’s vast, barren sagebrush country, Lorenzo Cortez Vargas pokes his head out of the rickety camper where he lives and stares into the dirt.

Scholar hopeful about bilateralism

Tue, 02 May 0030 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: Thorny U.S.-Mexican issues — from unauthorized immigration that is encouraged by U.S. employers, to the drug wars fueled by America's insatiable appetite for drugs and fought with smuggled U.S. firearms — are bilateral issues that are still being addressed...

Beloved parts of U.S./Mexican border changed almost overnight

Sun, 02 Mar 0038 07:00:00 GMT

IMPERIAL SAND DUNES, Calif. — Every weekend he can, Gene Elwell heads to the desert and races his buggy over the largest sand dunes in the U.S. Nearly 200 miles west, on California's Pacific shores, the Rev. John Fanestil spends every Sunday at Friendship Park , where people on both...

NY Post sorry for 'Obama' cartoon

Thu, 02 Mar 0019 07:00:00 GMT

The New York Post newspaper has apologised to readers offended by a cartoon some people say was a racist depiction of President Barack Obama. Cartoonist Sean Delonas drew police having shot dead a chimp, saying "they'll have to find someone else to write the stimulus bill". ...

Immigration reform advocates push forward in tough economy

Thu, 30 Dec 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Backers of sweeping immigration policy changes, bolstered by the growing importance of the Hispanic voting bloc, are urging lawmakers to tackle the touchy subject this year despite rising unemployment levels among legal residents.

¡Adios! Personal banker quits over Mexican IDs

Thu, 30 Dec 0062 07:00:00 GMT

A personal banker in Arlington, Va., is quitting his job after Chevy Chase Bank, one of the largest and best-known banks in the Washington, D.C., region, announced it will begin accepting consular cards from customers who many suspect are illegal aliens.

Colleges ban illegal immigrants

Sat, 29 Nov 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Myrtle Beach, SC -- Dayana Rodrigues carries a bucket of cleaning solutions and a vacuum with her to work. She used to clean houses to pay for college. Now, she is a career maid who speaks three languages.

Republicans and Hispanics continue growing apart

Sat, 29 Nov 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Hispanic Republicans are an endangered species.

Proposed student-aid bill would extend eligibility to undocumented

Wed, 29 Nov 0024 07:00:00 GMT

Here's an article discussing the talks of a new bill that will provide financial aid assistance to undocumented students. What do you think about this extension, and the arguments of the critics who oppose it? Follow the link for the full text.

U.S. Military Will Offer Path to Citizenship

Wed, 30 Oct 0054 07:00:00 GMT

Stretched thin in Afghanistan and Iraq, the American military will begin recruiting skilled immigrants who are living in this country with temporary visas, offering them the chance to become United States citizens in as little as six months.

Napolitano Outlines Immigration Priorities

Thu, 30 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

As governor of the border state of Arizona, Janet Napolitano was on the front line of the immigration debate. As the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, she inherits a department that was recently blasted by the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute. The New York Times called the...

Prayer Vigils For Renewal and Action on Immigration

Sat, 30 Nov 0065 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: "This past week kicked off the Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s Prayer for Renewal and Action on Immigration events. Hundreds of communities will be hosting Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 prayer vigils for the protection of immigrant families and the...

The Complicated Lincoln and Our Post-Racial Society

Tue, 30 Nov 0034 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting look at what Lincoln did in the age of slavery, and his motives behind his actions; here's a preview from the Change.org article: I will say, then, that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white...

Rahm's immigration turnabout

Tue, 30 Nov 0034 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "It was not so long ago that Rahm Emanuel was on the House Democratic leadership team and being accused of throwing immigrants “under the bus” for the sake of strengthening Democrats’ power in the House. ...But now, as President Barack...

2 South Texas congressmen to discuss drug violence, aid with Calderón

Tue, 30 Nov 0034 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "South Texas lawmakers headed to Mexico Monday to meet President Felipe Calderón and discuss additional U.S. aid, including expanded intelligence sharing, to curb the rising threat of violence from narcotics cartels. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and Rep....

Deportees sent home to problems they left

Wed, 30 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

Deportees sent home to problems they left It’s part of the bustling federal immigration enforcement machinery that’s arresting, jailing and deporting more unauthorized immigrants than ever...The 120 detainees on board carry heavy emotional baggage: Returning home brings the joy of...

A Mexican Tent City?

Fri, 01 Jul 0057 07:00:00 GMT

Mexico protests Tent City separation of illegals International Herald Tribune , Feb 11 2009 MEXICO CITY : Mexico on Tuesday criticized an Arizona sheriff's decision to keep illegal immigrants separate from other inmates at tents in Phoenix that house prisoners. ...

The End of Black History Month

Sat, 29 Oct 0012 07:00:00 GMT

What do we think about this? Read the preview, and follow the link for the full text: When Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the 44th president of the United States on Jan. 20, he did so as the beneficiary of the broadest, most sweeping black vote in American history. Since...

Faith Leaders Shape Local Immigration Debates

Fri, 30 Oct 0011 07:00:00 GMT

Here is a faith based approach to the immigration issue; here's a preview from the article. You can also view what Father Elizondo recently said about the issue, in the Reel Time section (http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/video/immigration_politics_and_beyond-1031.html): "When it...

Feliz Cumpleaños, LULAC, and thank you

Thu, 01 Jun 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "The League of United Latin American Citizens , or LULAC, is celebrating a major birthday this year. It's 80. For eight decades, it has fought for the rights of Hispanics throughout the United States. It has fought to desegregate once-legal "Mexican...

Agriculture groups push for foreign workers even as US workers lose jobs by thousands

Mon, 31 May 0017 07:00:00 GMT

John Wyss had just been hired at one of the nation's largest apple growers in 2005 when the company couldn't find enough workers. Fruit went unpicked, and much of what was picked came off the trees too late.

Waunakee parents in 'an uproar' over teaching social studies in Spanish

Sun, 31 May 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Being taught about famous people and events in Wisconsin history in Spanish is not how some Waunakee parents want their fourth-graders learning social studies at school.

Immigration and the meaning of social security

Sun, 31 May 0061 07:00:00 GMT

This is a pretty interesting article discussing how the media and even Congress is framing the issue of immigration into something negative surrounding the economic stimulus package, and by doing so, failing to recognize how immigration may help our economy. Here's a preview from RaceWire's...

Undocumented Student at Harvard on Scholarship

Wed, 01 Jun 0007 07:00:00 GMT

This is a great story and example of a successful "American Dream," for an immigrant, who worked hard, and received opportunites from worthwhile orgnizations. Here's a preview from the article: "Hernandez-Campos, who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, crossed the border nine...

Canada Thrives in Global Economic Hard Times

Sun, 31 May 0061 07:00:00 GMT

Interesting look at how, despite global economic hard times, Canada is coming out on top. Preview from the Newsweek article: "Guess which country, alone in the industrialized world, has not faced a single bank failure, calls for bailouts or government intervention in the financial or...

Valentine's Special - 21 Charities that can use some love

Tue, 01 May 0008 07:00:00 GMT

This is a cute article with a real mission to help 21 charities that are pulling for special donations around Valentine's Day - follow the link for the full article, and learn how you can help these organizations out.

Confused by U.S.-Mexico relations?

Sat, 02 May 0011 07:00:00 GMT

Are you or anyone you know confused by U.S.-Mexico relations, immigration, border tension, and media coverage surrounding such issues? Visit this site for news articles, resources, and information that's free of all the hype! ...

Visual Breakdown of Stimulus Package

Mon, 02 May 0035 07:00:00 GMT

This is a pretty cool visual breakdown of where all that money from the stimulus package will go - if you had any questions, this may anwser them. Preview from the Washington Post article: Taking Apart the $819 billion Stimulus Package The centerpiece of President Obama's domestic...

Farms see big crop of workers

Wed, 01 May 0048 07:00:00 GMT

What a difference a bad economy makes. The collapse of the construction industry and a slump in the restaurant and food service sector have sent thousands of people back to looking for work on California farms, which not so long ago were hurting for workers.

Foundation aims to help L.A. immigrants

Sat, 01 May 0045 07:00:00 GMT

A leading California foundation plans today to announce a broad campaign to help Los Angeles immigrants become more active citizens with a new $3.75-million, five-year program to help them learn English, improve job skills and increase civic participation.

Activists accuse Balcones Heights of profiling

Wed, 31 Mar 0045 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "More than 40 protesters rallied outside the Balcones Heights Police Department on Monday, accusing officers of racial profiling in efforts to detain unauthorized immigrants. “Since early December there have been cases of racial profiling,” said...

Latino group seeks more student aid

Thu, 01 Apr 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Some 700 Latinos from across the state will converge in Olympia today to lobby lawmakers to extend government financial aid to undocumented college students.

Tuition break for all immigrants backed by author at Brown

Fri, 01 Apr 0063 07:00:00 GMT

Alejandra Rincon, author of Undocumented Immigrants and Higher Education, told her audience last night at Brown University that her work in the Houston and Austin independent school districts led her to join with others to press for a legal mandate for in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants...

Fence Supplants 'Friendship' At U.S.-Mexico Border

Mon, 01 Mar 0017 07:00:00 GMT

Interesting look at what was once Friendship Park between the US and Mexico; here's a preview from the article, follow the link for the full text: "At the very western edge of the U.S.-Mexico border, there used to be a small plaza between San Diego and Tijuana called Friendship Park. The...

Austinites host 'economic recovery' house parties

Tue, 01 Mar 0012 07:00:00 GMT

I just think it's great that Obama is keeping people not only invovled but connected with their neighbors, with these house parties. People are able to dicuss real issues and gain insight and understanding about them. Follow the link for the full tex (from the article): "The...

Reforming US Immigration Policy, Economic Stimulus through Legalization

Fri, 02 Mar 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Here, you can read the entire white pape, issued by the William C. Velasquez Institute regarding relationship between stimulating the economy and immigrationr reform: "This paper makes three critical arguments on how to view the imperative of achieving justice for immigrants with the...

Mexican murders, American victims

Tue, 30 Jan 0048 07:00:00 GMT

The San Antonio Express often prints eye opening articles about terror and atrocities happening in our OWN neighborhoods and local border region. The social conflict and horrors happening in northen Mexico and along the U.S. border are all inexplicably tied to other headlining issues...

Obama to Hold Prime-Time News Conference

Fri, 30 Nov 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article; follow the link for the full text: "President Obama will hold his first formal White House press conference on Monday, his spokesman announced, in a prime-time appearance that is designed to help explain his economic recovery plan to the nation. Mr. Obama also...

Can Gillibrand change on immigration?

Mon, 29 Nov 0056 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "She is Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who was just beginning her third year in the House representing a conservative, upstate New York district, when she was appointed by New York Gov. David Paterson to fill the Senate seat recently vacated by Clinton. The decision...

The Actions Americans Need

Mon, 29 Oct 0008 07:00:00 GMT

Here President Obama lends an editorial column piece to the Washington Post about his urgent plans for economic improvement; here's a preview: "So we have a choice to make. We can once again let Washington's bad habits stand in the way of progress. Or we can pull together and say that in...

Border camera program blasted as waste

Wed, 30 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

A $2 million surveillance program for the border that uses remote cameras and citizens armed with computers has been called a flop in its six-month status report after tips generated by the program led to only a trio of arrests.

Panel approves Fla. human smuggling bill

Thu, 30 Oct 0038 07:00:00 GMT

A Florida Senate committee has approved a measure that would allow state and local law enforcement officers arrest human smugglers who now sometimes get away before federal agents arrive.

Tracking friends the Google way

Wed, 30 Sep 0011 07:00:00 GMT

I thought this was pretty interesting. Google is offering a new application that allows users and their friends to track each other on a map, based on the location of their mobile device. I guess it's just the next step after twittering all day, and allowing your friends to be a part of...

Vatican official provides insight on the ‘unwanted’

Sun, 30 Sep 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article, follow link for entire text: Students were interested in hearing from " Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, the top-level Vatican official charged with monitoring the plight of migrants and other displaced people. In particular, they were interested in how the...

Anti-immigration US group pushes for cutbacks in TV campaign

Fri, 29 Sep 0024 07:00:00 GMT

A coalition of anti-immigration and US workers groups launched a television campaign Monday in a bid to the halt the entry of 1.5 million skilled workers into the United States.

Immigration debate boils down to 'who are you rooting for'

Sun, 30 Sep 0025 07:00:00 GMT

At its core, immigration policy is about redistribution of wealth.

Napolitano calls on agencies to self-regulate on immigration issues

Tue, 30 Aug 0057 07:00:00 GMT

"Janet Napolitano, the new Secretary of Homeland Security issued a directive last week calling on agencies across the nation to self-regulate when it comes to certain immigration issues. Three issues Napolitano has specifically asked that the DHS look at are: ...

Amazon looks for next great writer with breakthrough novel competition

Sat, 29 Aug 0044 07:00:00 GMT

Amazon.com and publishing company Penguin Publishers are looking for the next great writer for their co-sponsored competition. Writers have until February 8 to submit their original, fiction piece, for a chance to win a $25,000 publishing contract.

'Illegal' isn't equal to 'Hispanic'

Fri, 30 Aug 0015 07:00:00 GMT

This is a pretty interesting debate/argument about semantics, and news framing. A man commits a crime, and only after being charged, is discovered to be living in the US as an undocumented immigrant. The media then decides to mention the crime he committed, as well as his legal status...

Immigration Detention Reform Moves to Front Burner

Fri, 30 Aug 0037 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "Guantanamo Bay isn’t the only prison crisis that President Barack Obama will have to deal with. There’s another crisis growing - in the many immigration detention centers carpeting the interior of the country. Long ignored by policymakers because they...

ICE Facility Detainee's Death Stirs Questions

Sun, 30 Aug 0039 07:00:00 GMT

One morning last November, Prince William County resident Guido Newbrough woke up in crippling pain at Piedmont Regional Jail, 150 miles south of the District. Delirious and unable to walk, he asked fellow inmates to bring him ice.

For an illegal immigrant, getting into UCLA was the easy part

Wed, 29 Aug 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Karina De La Cruz wakes up in the dark on her first day of classes at UCLA.

Stimulus plan seeks to bar illegals from tax credit

Mon, 01 Aug 0057 07:00:00 GMT

Illegal immigrants without Social Security numbers could not get tax credits under the $800 billion-plus economic stimulus package making its way through Congress.

McCain: GOP must rethink its Hispanic strategy

Wed, 02 Aug 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Add vanquished presidential candidate Sen. John McCain to the ranks of Republican leaders who think the party needs to take a hard look at itself if it wants to reach Hispanic voters.

Obama signs workforce anti-discrimination law

Sun, 29 Oct 0024 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "President Barack Obama signed his first bill into law on Thursday, handing his labor and women's rights backers a victory by reversing a 2007 U.S. Supreme Court decision that made it harder to sue for pay discrimination. With the woman for whom the law was...

Gillibrand’s Immigration Views Draw Fire

Fri, 30 Oct 0011 07:00:00 GMT

During her one term in the House of Representatives, from a largely rural, traditionally Republican district, Kirsten E. Gillibrand was on safe political ground adopting a tough stance against illegal immigration.

Loophole in House healthcare bill benefits illegals

Wed, 30 Oct 0009 07:00:00 GMT

A California-based immigration reform organization is calling on the Senate to amend a bill recently passed by the House that makes it easier for illegal immigrants to access a federally funded program to provide healthcare to low-income children.

Stimulus Bill passes in the House

Sun, 30 Sep 0059 07:00:00 GMT

After a final vote of 244 to 184, the House passed the $819 billion stimulus package with hopes that it would create new jobs and put the economy back on track. It is reported that the Senate is likely to take up the bill next week

Legalization would boost economy during recession

Sun, 29 Sep 0048 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: "Raúl Hinojosa-Ojeda writes that immigration reform is not only a human rights issue, but could give a boost to the economy even in a recession, just like the last legalization did ."

'A Class Apart' to premiere in S.A. Feb. 2

Fri, 30 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: "The much-anticipated "American Experience" documentary "A Class Apart" will premiere in San Antonio several weeks before its national broadcast. The Museo Alameda will play host to the film about Hernandez vs. Texas, a landmark Chicano civil-rights...

Legislator wants more scrutiny of immigration bill

Thu, 30 Sep 0034 07:00:00 GMT

After hearing impassioned testimony from dozens of advocates on both sides of the immigration reform debate, one House member thinks more objective, factual information is needed before Utah allows a comprehensive immigration reform bill to become law this July.

Local Immigration staff's morale is down

Wed, 30 Sep 0033 07:00:00 GMT

The morale of the CNMI Immigration staff is down because they are scheduled to lose their jobs by June 1 when federalization takes effect, according to the local Immigration chief.

E-Verify system works, Pickens County officials say

Tue, 30 Aug 0063 07:00:00 GMT

Some legal measures that took effect Jan. 1 in South Carolina place added restrictions on illegal workers, because employers now are required to use E-Verify or other federal work authorization programs.

Battle heats up over immigrant student tally

Tue, 30 Aug 0063 07:00:00 GMT

Several Frederick County Commissioners have been trying for more than a year to halt what they believe is a strain on government services created by an increase in the local population of illegal immigrants.

Feds to 'rethink' license mandate

Wed, 29 Aug 0008 07:00:00 GMT

Here's a preview from the article: "Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Thursday afternoon that she will "rethink" a program that requires every state to issue more secure driver's licenses by the end of the year. The new licenses, required under a 2005 federal...

Obama tells Arabic network US is 'not your enemy'

Sat, 29 Aug 0016 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: ""President Barack Obama chose an Arabic-language satellite TV network for his first formal television interview as president, delivering a message Tuesday to the Muslim world that "Americans are not your enemy.""

Nation Switch to Digital TV Delayed

Sat, 01 Aug 0033 07:00:00 GMT

As a result of concerns that many viewers are not technically ready for the congressionally-mandated switch-over, a bill was passed in the senate on Monday to delay the nationwide switch. According to an article published by Reuters, an estimated 20...

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute is Now Accepting Applications for 2009

Thu, 02 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute, a 5-week program designed to simulate the graduate school experience and expand academic opportunities for minorities, is now taking applications for the 2009 summer program. The program is open to all minorities and underrepresented...

The Archer Center is Now Accepting Applications for the 2009-2010 School Year

Sun, 01 Aug 0056 07:00:00 GMT

The Archer Center is now accepting applications for The Bill Archer Fellowship for the academic school year of 2009-2010. The Bill Archer Fellowship is an internship program based in Washington, D.C that provides hands on experience on Capitol Hill, while also offering...

Latinos hope for immigration reform

Tue, 02 Aug 0046 07:00:00 GMT

During the presidential election, Latino voters provided strong support to President Barack Obama. But with the economic downturn taking center stage, many are wondering how far immigration reform has slipped as priority for the new administration.

Qualified immigrants struggle to rebuild careers in U.S.

Wed, 02 Aug 0047 07:00:00 GMT

A former minister of defense in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now a bellman in Springfield, while in Chicago, a Russian physicist bags groceries and an Indonesian engineer serves coffee in Starbucks.

Obama bides time on abortion measure

Thu, 02 May 0043 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: "It might have been the perfect symbolism for Barack Obama – abolishing a key anti-abortion provision on the very anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision Thursday..... .....It’s known as the Mexico City Policy, or global gag rule, which bans...

Obama to expand SCHIP for undocumented

Wed, 01 Apr 0022 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: "On Wednesday, Obama encouraged the Senate to greet the legislation with the "same sense of urgency so that it can be one of the first measures I sign into law when I am president." According to AP reports, Obama said, "In this moment of crisis, ensuring...

Obama moves to close Guantanamo

Fri, 01 Apr 0035 07:00:00 GMT

From the article: Obama moves to close Guantanamo within year "This is me following through on not just a commitment I made during the campaign, but I think an understanding that dates back to our founding fathers, that we are willing to observe core standards of conduct, not just when it's...

Immigrant Advocates Waste No Time

Sat, 01 Apr 0019 07:00:00 GMT

Preview from the article: ""President Barack Obama asked for their help to get elected and they gave it to him. Now, immigrant advocates want payback. On Obama's first day on the job, immigrant advocates in San Antonio and throughout the nation rallied Wednesday, calling on him to...

Nation keeping eye on California illegal-student case

Wed, 01 Apr 0050 07:00:00 GMT

Several states are keeping an eye on a California court case that could be a bellwether for colleges that discount tuition for undocumented immigrants.

Catholic ministry to launch aid to deportees today

Sun, 31 Mar 0048 07:00:00 GMT

A Catholic ministry aimed at providing aid and other services for illegal immigrants deported from the United States will be launched today in Nogales, Sonora.

Obama's inauguration highest-rated since Reagan's

Fri, 01 Mar 0020 07:00:00 GMT

Early numbers from Nielsen Media Research say 29.2% of households from the nation's top markets watched Tuesday's network coverage of Obama's inauguration -- the most in recent decades.

Carlos Slim in New York Times stake talks

Mon, 02 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT

It looks as though Mexican billionare, Carlos Slim, is in talks with the financially troubled New York Times, for further future investments.

View photos from Inauguration Day

Tue, 30 Jan 0020 07:00:00 GMT

Tap into Mysa.com's live feed of photos submitted by users from the inauguration festivities in D.C.

My hope for Obama: Reform the Immigration System

Mon, 30 Jan 0047 07:00:00 GMT

My Hope for Obama: Reform the Immigration System by Dave Bennion Published January 20, 2009 @ 05:33AM PST As Barack Obama is sworn in today, I harbor hope that he will listen to the people who voted for and supported him. I hope that he will not fall into the "siege...

Missing from the Inaugural Dais: Rabbis and Priests

Fri, 30 Jan 0011 07:00:00 GMT

Inauguration audiences on Tuesday will hear the new President deliver the most anticipated Inaugural Address since John F. Kennedy. They'll hear the Queen of Soul sing and Yo-Yo Ma play. They'll listen to hear if Rick Warren gets preachy when he prays. But there's one thing they won't hear: Baruch...

Change has come to Whitehouse.gov

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 07:00:00 GMT

Check out the first blog post, after President Obama's inauguration on Whitehouse.gov.

The White House press shop

Wed, 30 Jan 0060 07:00:00 GMT

A Democrat with knowledge of administration plans emails over the assignments for the Obama White House press shop, which looks more or less like the campaign press shop, perhaps on the principle of not tinkering with what works.

Holder was 'used' in Rich pardon

Tue, 30 Sep 0038 07:00:00 GMT

Former FBI Director Louis Freeh said Friday that Attorney General-designate Eric Holder allowed himself "to be used" by the Clinton White House in the pardon process for then-fugitive financier Marc Rich in January 2001.

Pfizer cutting up to 2,400 sales jobs

Wed, 30 Sep 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Drug giant Pfizer reportedly is laying off nearly a third of its 8,000 salespeople. Media outlets Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal report Pfizer will cut as many as 2,400 sales representatives.

Solis ready to take over Dept. of Labor

Sun, 30 Aug 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Read the full profile of the incoming Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, brought to you by Politico, at the link below. Here's a preview: "The relatively unknown congresswoman counts Dolores Huerta, a labor activist who directed a famous Golden State boycott of grapes in the 1970s, as a...

Spotsy supervisor wants legal citizens to get jobs

Thu, 30 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT

With unemployment at a 16-year high, Spotsylvania County Supervisor Benjamin Pitts said he wants to make sure any jobs left are given to those who are legally allowed to work in the country. He is supporting a recommendation from the Virginia Local Government Coalition on Illegal Immigration,...

Still no immigration training for state police

Fri, 29 Aug 0060 07:00:00 GMT

Nearly a year after an executive order that opened the door for state troopers to begin enforcing federal immigration law, the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agency says it hasn't approved Rhode Island's request for specialized training of its officers because it still has dozens of...

López Obrador sends letter on immigration to Obama

Sat, 02 Aug 0038 07:00:00 GMT

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the 2006 Mexican Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) presidential candidate, who inaugurated himself the legitimate president of Mexico with a following of more than 2 million people, said that on Saturday he wrote a letter to U.S. President-elect Barack...

Could Iowa lose a house seat?

Thu, 01 Aug 0037 07:00:00 GMT

As the 2010 Census nears there has been concern that Iowa could lose one of its five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. 'It does appear with most (population) projections that we will go from five seats to four after the census,' District 4 Congressman Tom Latham told the Pilot-Tribune...

With a Senate nod, Janet Napolitano will be a leader in immigration issues on a national level.

Sun, 01 Jul 0025 07:00:00 GMT

When Janet Napolitano was nominated to be Homeland Security secretary, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell quipped that the single 52-year-old was perfect for the job because she has 'no life.' Rendell caught flak for the remark's sexist overtones. But Napolitano laughed it off, friends say....

Drugs, trade, immigration are concerns as Obama, Mexico's Calderon meet Monday in Washington

Tue, 02 Jul 0026 07:00:00 GMT

Days before taking office, President-elect Barack Obama is meeting Mexican President Felipe Calderon, a pre-inauguration tradition that comes as Mexico's drug violence escalates and spills into the United States. Obama transition officials say that Monday's session, to be held at the Mexican...

Can Obama Seize the Moment

Sat, 01 Jul 0041 07:00:00 GMT

As President Elect Obama's inauguration draws closer, the article discusses other significant events in history that have led up to this point, what's ahead for his administration, and questions how he will do. Here's a preview: "It’s breathtaking just thinking about it,”...

Possibilities for News in 2009

Wed, 02 Jul 0027 07:00:00 GMT

View one reporter's predictions for what could happen in 2009, from pulling troops out of Iraq, to a meteor hitting the Earth. Here's a preview: "I'm a reporter, not a pundit. I'll only tell you what the big themes will be in 2009. Think about it: If you assume (as I do) that national...

Deployed and Deported - from: The Chicago Reporter

Fri, 01 Jul 0012 07:00:00 GMT

A look at a really troubling side of immigration - people serving the US and hoping not to be deported. Click the link to read the full story.

Obama begins process to amend NAFTA

Mon, 01 Jun 0011 07:00:00 GMT

"As The Ticket reported back in August 2007 at a labor union forum at Chicago's Soldier Field: Obama said upon becoming president, "I would immediately call the president of Mexico, the president of Canada, to try to amend NAFTA, because I think that we can get labor agreements in...

Final Press Conference: Bush Looks Back

Thu, 31 May 0053 07:00:00 GMT

"WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- President Bush defended his record and named what he thought were some of the achievements and mistakes of his years in office during his final press conference Monday, taking a look back over eight years of an administration marked by the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, a...

Weekend Voting Act Introduced

Sun, 30 Jan 0052 07:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by the "Why Tuesday?," campaign which is trying to expand voting days to more accessible days for voters, a new weekend voting act has been introduced to the Senate and the House. Let's see if this makes it through Congress.

Racist Comments - what would you do?

Mon, 29 Jan 0025 07:00:00 GMT

In John Quinones' news reality show, "What Would You Do?," everyday people are put into contrived situations in a order to see how they will react, for example if witnessing physical violence in public, bullying, or in this week's show, racism toward day laborers. The show found that...

Communities consider alternative currency

Sat, 30 Jan 0012 07:00:00 GMT

Pretty interesting articles discussing the lengths certain US communities are going to, to ensure their local economies thrive despite national economic hardship: "The idea is not unique to the Valley. Communities from Vermont to Hawaii have either started their own forms of money or are...

Local governments face lawsuit over anti-illegal alien act

Fri, 30 Dec 0063 07:00:00 GMT

An anti-illegal immigration activist, who last year filed suit against the Cobb County government, now is accusing Cherokee's governments of failing to enforce the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

Report: Firms Push Immigration for Cheap Labor

Sat, 29 Dec 0064 07:00:00 GMT

Many U.S. corporations use one hand to pull for more immigrants and amnesty for illegal immigrants, while the other hand pushes their own workers out the door, according to a new report that castigates such lobbying efforts......

McCain unveils Country First PAC

Fri, 29 Dec 0052 07:00:00 GMT

Country First is what’s known as a leadership political action committee, a vehicle commonly used by politicians of all stripes to build or maintain national profiles by funding political travels around the country and collecting chits by making contributions to other politicians. Click on...

Mayor Bloomberg starts speaking Spanish

Mon, 30 Dec 0015 07:00:00 GMT

I think this is great, and agree with the article that it's an extremely smart move for Mayor Bloomberg to reach out the Spanish-speaking community by translating, on his own, is press conference remarks, although, according to the article, "heavily accented and often...

Say, Cheese, Mr. President

Sat, 30 Nov 0009 07:00:00 GMT

"Every president since Woodrow Wilson has appeared in Vanity Fair in one form or another, some immortalized by great photographers, some brought down to earth by cutting caricaturists. As Barack Obama prepares to take office as the 44th president, we present a slide show of the most memorable...

Immigration resolution moves toward final vote

Mon, 30 Nov 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Oberlin, OH -- A resolution giving noncitizens equal access to city services was criticized at Monday’s City Council meeting by opponents of illegal immigration, even though supporters of the resolution said it no longer resembles a sanctuary law.

Housing Push for Hispanics Spawns Wave of Foreclosures

Mon, 30 Nov 0039 07:00:00 GMT

For years, immigrants to the U.S. have viewed buying a home as the ultimate benchmark of success. When the national housing market began unraveling, so did the fortunes of many of the new homeowners. National foreclosure statistics don't break out data by ethnicity or...

Leon Panetta - Intelligence? The jury's still out

Fri, 29 Nov 0020 07:00:00 GMT

With the recent announcement that Bill Richardson has withdrawn himself for consideration in President-Elect Obama's cabinet, some are wondering how wise his other choice, Leon Panetta for director of the CIA, is, considering his experience and professional background. ..."But he has no...

LA Loses Public Access Channels

Tue, 29 Nov 0012 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting article discussing how Time Waner is shutting down its public access channels in Los Angeles and across the state. Community activists and others looking for a free way to use their voice, are arguing that an important first amendment right has been taken away. ...

Gun ownership a prerequisite for GOP chair?

Sat, 29 Oct 0040 07:00:00 GMT

Debating RNC candidates engage in gun-upsmanship Posted by Sabrina Eaton on http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2009/01/debating_rnc_candidates_engage.html January 05, 2009 15:00PM Categories: Republican Party Six candidates who want to be chairman of the Republican National Committee...

Immigrants reshape post-disaster New Orleans

Sun, 30 Oct 0029 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting article discussing how, although New Orleans was typically a weak spot for opportunity for immigrants, more and more are finding work in the ravaged city, in rebuilding the city's infrastructure, after the disaster of hurricane Katrina.

Richardson Bows Out of Commerce Job

Sat, 29 Oct 0040 07:00:00 GMT

Bill Richardson bows out of commerce secretary job Due to a pending investigation of dealings between a company and the New Mexico government, New Mexico Governor, Bill Richardson, is withdrawing from his nomination as Obama's next commerce secretary. Richardson denies any wrongdoing, and...

Rent your textbook, plant a tree

Wed, 01 May 0043 07:00:00 GMT

What a great idea! Everyone gripes about the crazy prices of textbooks, plus having to sell them for less than what you paid when you're done with them - now this site is allowing students to rent their textbooks at a discounted price than buying them, and return them when they're done. ...

How do we keep Obama's youth mobilized?

Wed, 01 May 0043 07:00:00 GMT

Interesting article discussing how we can keep up the momentum we received from youth who were engaged this year, beyond the election: "Barack Obama's campaign politicized and organized more youth than any campaign has in recent history. The American Prospect asked Sally Kohn, director of...

Passenger of Denver plane crash keeps followers updated

Sun, 01 May 0046 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting article discussing the recent account of a passenger involved in the plane crash in Denver on Sunday. The passenger, Mike Wilson, a member of the popular micro blog site, Twitter, decided to not only "Tweet" his expereince as it happened, ("Holy f**king...

Mexico vows to press drug fight

Thu, 28 Oct 0028 07:00:00 GMT

In recent disturbing news that 8 Mexican soldiers and one ex-commander were found decapitated, in an apparent retaliation attack by drug cartels, President Calderon vowed to continue fighting against the violence and drug activity. Since Calderon put nearly 45,000 soldiers on the streets to...

US votes against UN Right to Food resolution

Sat, 29 Oct 0029 07:00:00 GMT

Here is a part of the public records indicating that the US voted against the UN resolution which states: Draft resolution XX on the right to food , approved on 24 November by a recorded vote of 180 in favour to 1 against ( United States), with no abstentions, would have the Assembly reaffirm...

Credit limit slashed because of where you shop

Mon, 29 Oct 0031 07:00:00 GMT

To prevent future defaults on payments, credit card companies, like American Express, are cutting their customers' credit card limits, but some of the other reasons why, might surprise you. According to this article, one card holder's limit was cut because he shopped at a place where other...

The border closes

Tue, 30 Mar 0056 07:00:00 GMT

Read the beginning of this article discussing how the recession is continuing to affect immigration. "UNTIL recently, most of the people who came to Emilio Amaya’s office in San Bernardino were working illegally. Now the flow of immigrants has slowed, and those who used to toil on...

Prop. 8 defender. now seeks ban on same same-sex marriage ban

Sun, 31 Mar 0026 07:00:00 GMT

Attorney General of California, Jerry Brown, is now reversing his recent stance and support of Proposition 8, which overturned a court ruling allowing same sex marriage in California. Brown is planning to run for California governor in 2010. Now, he argues, the proposition, "deprives...

Health care for and by the people

Thu, 31 Mar 0018 07:00:00 GMT

The article discusses how the incoming administration plans to handle the broken health care system and what has historically worked in the past with other countries' systems. The article also links to the change.gov site which asks you to contribute ideas for a new health care policy - again...

Amazon pollution case could cost Chevron billions

Fri, 31 Mar 0058 07:00:00 GMT

This is really sad, one way a big company is taking advantage of the people of a small developing country. Texaco, Inc. has been facing a class action lawsuit for the last 15 years in the name of thousands of people of Ecuador who drink, bathe, and fish in waters tainted by oil leaks and...

Immigrant's daughter Solis to lead Labor Dept

Sun, 28 Dec 0060 07:00:00 GMT

President Elect's newest appointment to his cabinet goes to Hilda Solis, a daughter of immigrant parents: "Hilda Solis grew up on tales of workplace struggles from her Mexican immigrant father, a Teamsters union steward. Her mother, born in Nicaragua, worked on an assembly line. That...

Obama stands by pastor pick, Warren

Thu, 29 Dec 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Although President Elect Obama is receiving criticism, from gay protesters, for his recent selection of Pastor Rick Warren to speak at this invocation, in January, due to his support of Prop 8 which overturned a ruling in favor of same-sex marriage in California, Obama is firmly standing by his...

Bush gets candid about time in office

Mon, 29 Dec 0027 07:00:00 GMT

In a recent interview with the American Enterprise Institute, President Bush talked candidly about how he felt about his time in office. Even, admitting that he when he entered into office, he meant to change the tone in Washington, a goal he failed to accomplish. Here is an excerpt...

City issues billion-dollar wish list

Sun, 29 Nov 0050 07:00:00 GMT

With the recent news that Obama is considering a nearly $1 trillion stimulus plan for the flailing economy, the city of San Antonio has issued its own list of needs. Here is a little excerpt of what the plan might include: "If fully funded, an unlikely outcome, the work would create...

Celebrate Int'l Migrants Day

Sat, 28 Nov 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Here are just a few words from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres, describing why we should celebrate migration and the positive contributions migrants bring. "International migration makes an enormous contribution to our economic, social and cultural...

Bishops to Launch 'Immigration Sunday'

Thu, 29 Oct 0061 07:00:00 GMT

Piece from the article: "We do recognize that our government has the right to enforce its laws," said Bishop Bernard J. Harrington, Diocese of Winona, "But is also important to reflect upon the human tragedies and the sufferings ... especially to families and the children in many...

Sometime police and Latinos speak Spanish

Tue, 29 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

Here is the opening paragraph from the article: "A group of local police officers, guns pointed, raided a migrant home in search of a homicide suspect. After securing the house, they entered the bathroom. An officer threw back the shower curtain, found a man curled in hiding, and said,...

Nepotism Nation: Dems and Dynasty

Tue, 29 Oct 0026 07:00:00 GMT

Republicans are arguing that the Democrats are creating a sort of dynasty, by filling the US Senate and other cabinet positions with relatives of past public officials. From Hilary, to possibly Caroline Kennedy, to Joe Biden's son, to Ken Salazar's brother - what do you think??

Greece demonstrators call for Europe-wide protest

Fri, 29 Oct 0017 07:00:00 GMT

In the twelve days that followed a policeman shooting and killing a teenage boy in Greece, demonstrators have taken to the street in protest of "state violence, youth unemployment, and the world economic crisis." The Greek riots have spurred other riots throughout eastern and...

Obama faces test over immigration

Wed, 29 Sep 0006 07:00:00 GMT

“I will make it a top priority in my first year as the president of the United States of America.” This is was Barack Obama told the NCLR in July, before being named president elect, concerning his promise to address comprehensive immigration reform. Although, he will surely...

Geeks give back w/ 'Feed a Need'

Sun, 29 Sep 0043 07:00:00 GMT

This is a really cool article describing how instead of giving your money to your favorite non-profit, you may be able to offer up a couple of hours of your talents and skills. For programmers, writers, lawyers, and anyone else willing to offer their services, you can sign up to volunteer and...

Obama Sets Records for Top Hispanics

Tue, 29 Sep 0022 07:00:00 GMT

Obama has one of the most diverse cabinets in White House history, with more Hispanics in prominent positions than any other administration. Obama and his camp clarify that diversity was not the underlying consideration for his selections, however that they are proud of the diversity seen.

Caroline Kennedy Eyes Clinton's Senate Seat

Fri, 29 Sep 0047 07:00:00 GMT

When Hilary Clinton is confirmed as President Elect Obama's choice as secretary of state, there is word that Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President Jonh Kennedy, is looking to replace Clinton's senate seat. Governor of New York, David Paterson has confirmed that Caroline has shown interest...

McCain 'can't' endorse Palin for 2012

Thu, 29 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting article describing how John McCain is refusing to give an official endorsement of Sarah Palin if she were to run in 2012. Noting that there are several other young governors who might be stronger for the party.

50 Billion Dollar Investment Fraud: World's Biggest

Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT

The Financial Times has been covering this story almost by the hour: Investment adviser Bernard Madoff, founder of Bernard Madoff Investment Securities, was charged with securities fraud on Thursday. It has since come out that those he hoodwinked include HSBC and other European banks...

Recycling Industry Hit by Economy

Wed, 29 Aug 0025 07:00:00 GMT

Interesting article describing how the economy is also affecting enivronmental efforts, like the recycling industry, that has seen a decline in demand for its recycled goods. The decline has caused some recycling plants around the country to stockpile these loads with no near relief in sight.

Refrigerated Beach in Dubai

Sat, 29 Aug 0011 07:00:00 GMT

A new resort in Dubai, catering to the "top people," is considering refrigerating its beach by cooling the sand with underground pipelines and generating simulated gusts of winds for its tourists. With the temperature in Dubai reaching higher than 100 degrees, the resort is...

Gov. Paterson not amused by SNL parody

Sat, 29 Aug 0033 07:00:00 GMT

The article discusses how "Saturday Night Live" went too far in a recent skit depicting the blind Governor of New York, David Paterson. Although the governor is well known for his sense of humor, he did not think the parody helped the blind and disabled community in assuming...

Light at the end of the tunnel goes out

Tue, 01 May 0042 07:00:00 GMT

From selling oneself on an auction site for cash, to trading in guns for gifts cards, or the recent increase of online dating memberships, this Reuters article describes the new and inventive ways people are coping with the recession.

Salt Lake City Council iron out issues

Fri, 01 May 0022 07:00:00 GMT

The council of Salt Lake City will meet with legislative leaders to discuss final priorities that will be adopted in January.

ACLU reports immigrant rights are being violated

Fri, 01 May 0022 07:00:00 GMT

The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts released a report on Wednesday, reporting that state and county jails and ICE are overlooking the detainees treatment, and that rights are being violated.

Crimes Against Nature

Wed, 30 Apr 0021 07:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued it's own version of FBI's most wanted, by naming fugitives that have committed various crimes against nature, including improperly dumping hazardous materials, which could result in hard prison time, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. ...

Congressional Republicans Resist Auto Bailout

Thu, 31 Mar 0046 07:00:00 GMT

An article in the Washington Post describes Republican opposition to the bailout in the House and Senate, even after Democrats reached an agreement with the White House. House Republicans are pushing their own legislation: an act which would require the industry to negotiate with its creditors...

Legal aid is pressured by the decline in the economy

Sat, 31 Mar 0042 07:00:00 GMT

Due to the economic meltdown, legal aid could drop as much as 50 percent in all 50 states. A right battered immigrant women have used in the past for residency.

As the economy slups day laborers are left out in the cold

Sat, 31 Mar 0042 07:00:00 GMT

Day laborers find it hard to find at job in the U.S. At one point many worked ten days straight and now they hope for at least one day of work.

Time to deal with climate change

Thu, 31 Mar 0046 07:00:00 GMT

Former Vice President, Al Gore, recently met with President Elect Obama in a private meeting to discuss his thoughts on a vareity of environmental issues, and how new policies, could "spur job creation, and jumpstart the economy." While many are speculating that Gore's visit was...

No Advance for Women in Top Jobs

Sat, 30 Mar 0037 07:00:00 GMT

An article from Reuters describes how women holding corporate officer or board member positions has not signifiantly seen any increase from 2007 to 2008. Unfortunately small statistical increases have not changed the landscape of women advancing in the work force. However, with the new...

Illinois Senate Seat Up for Sale on Ebay

Tue, 29 Feb 0024 07:00:00 GMT

This is funny! With the accusations of corruption charges mounting on Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich (apparently promising Obama's recently open senate seat to the highest bidder), it didn't take long for someone to post the vacant seat on Ebay. "How much will it go...

House Hearing Begins on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Tue, 28 Feb 0013 07:00:00 GMT

Here is an excerpt from an alarming Washington Post article, which reports that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may have knowingly offered and purchased subprime mortgages that they knew to be harmful to borrowers and the companies themselves: Internal Freddie Mac documents show that senior...

Calling in 'gay' to work, latest form of protest

Thu, 01 Mar 0014 07:00:00 GMT

An idea pulled from immigration protests, of a "Day Without a Mexican," fame, organizers from San Francisco hope to emphasize how much society relies on gays and lesbians. In protest of the recent passing of proposition 8 in California which will overturn the Supreme Court's...

Housing crunch has immigrants in difficult position

Thu, 29 Jan 0022 07:00:00 GMT

A study released by the Pratt Center for Community Development in Manhattan’s Flatiron District shows the national housing crunch will hit the city immigrants the hardest.

Merrill CEO bonus is 'shocking'

Mon, 28 Jan 0065 07:00:00 GMT

What's with all these top executives putting themselves in unforgiving money-centered situations in the middle of a recession? First the Big 3 fly to their bailout request hearing in three private jets, and now Merrilll Lynch CEO, John Thain, is requesting a year end bonus in upwards of $10...

Grad's Mission: 50 Job ins 50 States

Sun, 29 Jan 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Think it was hard to find and keep a job in the current economic state? Well this guy has found 50, in every state! I just found out about this college graduate, Daniel Seddiqui, who decided, after graduating with a degree in economics, to travel across the country and work in 50...

Your Seat at Obama's Table

Wed, 29 Jan 0055 07:00:00 GMT

Get the chance to get a inside look at the several meetings Obama's transition team will be holding with various leaders and community groups at the recently launched change.gov website. Participate by reviewing recent documents presented to the transition team and even offering your own...

Texas Officials Ask to Stop Border Fence

Sun, 29 Jan 0047 07:00:00 GMT

Elected officials in El Paso, Texas are asking President Elect Obama to stop the several hundred miles of border fence construction between Mexico and the United States citing it was "ill-conceived and an irresponsible expense in the midst of a recession," also noting that the,...

States are becoming Constitution-free zones

Sun, 28 Oct 0064 07:00:00 GMT

As far as you can see on the map provided by the American Civil Liberties Union almost all of California is in a Constitution –free zone. However it has gone too far inland in may states.

Arranged marriages is a serious problem that needs to be addresssed

Thu, 29 Oct 0005 07:00:00 GMT

An increase in foreigners who get legal residency by marrying American citizens has in creased by more than 100 percent since 1985. The issue of arranged marriages is a challenge because the vast majority of immigrants marriage partners are legitimate.

CIS expands in Buffalo region

Thu, 29 Sep 0046 07:00:00 GMT

The federal department of Homeland Security expands Citizenship and Immigration Services office in the Buffalo region, a 15 year lease at the Bank of America building in Fountain Plaza employing 135 staffers, occupying the second and third floors.

New immigration rules for religious workers

Thu, 29 Sep 0046 07:00:00 GMT

At one time foreign religious workers could request a visa easily without a review of a job offer or affiliated organization, as new immigration rules take place it will now be harder for nuns, priests, rabbis and other temporary religious workers to get access to the U.S. and stay.

Rising Costs Push College Out of Reach

Wed, 29 Sep 0017 07:00:00 GMT

An unfortunate fact many young students will soon face is the rising cost of college tuition, quickly outpacing, according to the article, most living expenses inlcuding medical care, food, and housing. The article speaks of one student who hoped to attend an Ivy League School with his...

Osama Bin Lego

Tue, 29 Sep 0039 07:00:00 GMT

Maybe this just affects me more because I have a three year old nephew who is always playing with figurines, but recently a company, not related to Lego, started producing Lego-like Al Qaeda fighting figures, complete with grenades and assault rifles. Needless to say the toy is causing drama...

Getting condoms just got easier for coeds

Thu, 29 Sep 0029 07:00:00 GMT

The only really surprising thing, in my opinion, about this article is that condoms are being stocked next candy bars and crackers. I would think they would be placed somewhere more discreet. Read the full article about how students can now pruchase condoms in their campus residence...

New program to track immigrant detainees

Tue, 29 Aug 0013 07:00:00 GMT

A web based detention management system Los Angles based. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Homeland Security Department will pump 44million over the next four years in this program

President-elect Barack Obama’s choices upset some Latinos

Thu, 29 Aug 0009 07:00:00 GMT

Bill Richardson not being chosen as Secretary of State has executive director Arturo Vargas of National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials upset.

Immigration Takes a Backseat

Sun, 29 Aug 0045 07:00:00 GMT

With an economic crisis on his plate, Obama will most certainly make economic stability his number one priority for his incoming administration, however that has some immigration rights groups upset, considering, according to the article, that the large turnout of Latino voters, "helped propel...

Healthcare Reform Plan

Fri, 29 Aug 0038 07:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive solution to healthcare will be another issue Obama's incoming administration will have to tackle in 2009. And health insurer companies are looking for their own reform plan for healthcare coverage, which includes universal coverage and guarenteed coverage for pre-existing...

Extremists Turned on to YouTube

Mon, 29 Aug 0035 07:00:00 GMT

It's really interesting to me how everyone, including now Islamic extremists, know how powerful social networks are in communicating with massive groups of people. Now Islamic extremists are being asked, in the name of Allah, according to the article, to upload videos to the popular social...

Buying Ad Space on School Tests?

Tue, 01 Aug 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Wow, tough economic times call for extreme measures. A math teacher is selling ad space on his tests to local advertisers to supplement his budget being cut by his school. With ad prices varying on quizzes to final semester exams, this teacher has had no problem getting adverstisers to...

Gender not important for Obama picks

Wed, 31 Jul 0048 07:00:00 GMT

I agree with the 2/3 of women polled - Obama should not consider gender alone in his picks for his cabinet, but should strictly focus on qualifications. For me, this isn't about biology, it's about standards of excellence.

Happy Holidays, here's a gift certificate for an abortion

Sat, 31 Jul 0028 07:00:00 GMT

I've heard of purchasing gift cards to pay someone's electrical bill, and of course gas cards, but this is, in my opinion, kinda strange. But I guess medical care gift cards are just the next thing?? What do you think?

Napolitano, Expert on Immigration

Sun, 01 Jul 0059 07:00:00 GMT

Janet Napolitano, governor of Arizona, is rumored to be selected to serve as the next secretary of homeland security. As governor of a state where illegal immigration is prevelant, Napolitano has vast knowledge of immigration and the benefits of comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). ...

Could Ocean Currents Power the World with Clean Energy?

Sun, 01 Jul 0059 07:00:00 GMT

A new system of cylinders positioned horizontal to water flow can harness the energy of slow-moving streams and ocean currents, with minimal detriment to the surrounding ecosystems. The Vivace system, which was dreamed up by University of Michigan scientists, is summarized by the acronym:...

Clinton, Obama's Pick for SoS

Fri, 01 Jul 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Obama announced this morning Hilary Clinton as his pick for Secretary of State, along with the other members of his security team.

Tweeting the Terror

Sat, 30 Jun 0008 07:00:00 GMT

The internet, electronic communication and social media are forever changing how news is distributed and how quickly, while raising questions to how accurate all the information is. Read the CNN.com article discussing how users on the new social media network Twitter reacted to the terrorist...

Much Accomplished, Much to Do

Sun, 30 Jun 0037 07:00:00 GMT

Today marks the 20th year we are raising awareness and celebrating advancements for AIDS, on World AIDS Day. Read about how far we've come by and how far we still have to go.

Border fence offends former Mexico President

Thu, 31 Jul 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Former President Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico told CNSNews.com he found it personally offensive of the construction of the border fence and is calling for a more intelligent security for both countries.

President Elect Obama’s choice for Homeland Security not confirmed

Thu, 31 Jul 0032 07:00:00 GMT

As president elect Obama, becomes President he is faced with the decision on how he will reshape the nations vast homeland security.

Obama's Internet Army, Government 2.0

Fri, 31 Jul 0016 07:00:00 GMT

This is a very interesting article from Newsweek, describing Obama's campaign using the internet, a "social movement,", and now his administration as "Government 2.0." For the first time in history, we will have a President as tech saavy as the rest of us governing. ...

Fewer Mexicans Leaving Homeland

Sat, 01 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT

Article form MSNBC, discusses how fewer Mexicans are actaully migrating to the US, due to the failing economy, stepped raids against illegal immigrants, and tighter border security.

A Chance For Land Owners To Discuss Border Fence Project

Wed, 30 May 0025 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has offered to meet privately with the land owners to tour the border fence site to discuss the project.

Obama Unveils Economic Team

Thu, 30 May 0009 07:00:00 GMT

Check out who President Elect Obama's choices are for his team to tackle the curreny economic crisis.

New Technology Speeds Up The Border Entry

Sun, 29 Jan 0047 07:00:00 GMT

In the Arizona and Washington entry into the United States border crossings should be a speedy process, a new technology for drivers having identification cards with radio frequency identification tags. The tags are scanned giving information to the officers by the time the driver approaches the...

Undocumented Immigrants Impact On the State of Kanasas

Sun, 29 Jan 0047 07:00:00 GMT

A Legislative Post Audit report released on Tuesday, based on an existing study on the economic impact of the undocumented immigrant showed that half of undocumented workers do pay income taxes, all pay sales taxes, and property taxes and other taxes. The report was done on the state of Kansas. ...

The Glass Ceiling Holds Strong

Wed, 29 Jan 0010 07:00:00 GMT

Read the article discussing how although it might have seemed that this was a big year for the advancement of women in politics, it has actually been a rough one, keeping the "glass ceiling," firmly in place.

In Africa, Women Turn to Microfinance

Sun, 29 Jan 0036 07:00:00 GMT

The article discusses the innovative business practice, microfinance, which benefits entrepreneurs in areas where finances and business opportunities are hard to come by. Learn more about how women in Africa are entering into self sufficiency with the help of small loans.

HITN-TV Launches Inmigracion 411

Wed, 29 Jan 0038 07:00:00 GMT

The new television series, "Inmigracion 411," recently launched by HITN-TV, answers legal questions for Spanish speaking immigrants living in the United States, from what they shoud do if ICE comes to their homes, or if they can legalize their status. The series hopes to help new...

Pelosi Speaks Out For An End To Worksite Raids

Thu, 28 Dec 0024 07:00:00 GMT

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 the expense of children.

Rove: Immigration Reform Key to Saving GOP

Thu, 28 Dec 0052 07:00:00 GMT

Article dicusses how Republican, Karl Rove is emphasizing "gaining ground," with Hispanics, through securing borders and comprehensive immigration reform.

1/3 of California business owners are foreign-born

Wed, 29 Nov 0041 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Students Reach Out To Achieve The Dream Act

Mon, 28 Nov 0040 07:00:00 GMT

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 and co-sponsored by Rising...

A Study On The Impact Immigration Has On The U.S

Wed, 29 Nov 0041 07:00:00 GMT

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 next year. Participants of the study will include former state...

Losing jobs to undocumented not concern for Americans

Wed, 29 Oct 0055 07:00:00 GMT

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 are concerned with legalizing...

Obama leaves cyber mail

Mon, 29 Oct 0042 07:00:00 GMT

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 be interesting for one of the...

Clinton Vetting Includes Look at Mr. Clinton

Mon, 29 Oct 0025 07:00:00 GMT

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...

Appeal to Obama: Don't Break Up Our Families

Wed, 28 Oct 0016 07:00:00 GMT

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 facing.

Obama may reverse Bush policies on stem cells, drilling and abortion

Thu, 01 Jul 0034 07:00:00 GMT

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 a website and placing radio ads designed...

Former Mexican president says wall not the answer

Thu, 01 Jul 0023 07:00:00 GMT

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.

DPS Checkpoints - Public Safety or Immigration Policy?

Tue, 30 Jun 0044 07:00:00 GMT

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 and are...

Can the GOP win back Latino voters?

Fri, 01 Jul 0046 07:00:00 GMT

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 back.

Skilled Immigrants, Brain Waste in Workforce

Sat, 31 May 0027 07:00:00 GMT

Article describing how millions of college educated legal immigrants are unemployed or working in unskilled jobs, due to their credentials not being recognized here.

Lawyers ask for curb on words

Tue, 31 May 0018 07:00:00 GMT

Hispanic lawyers are asking that courtrooms no longer permit the use of any words that are considered inflammatory, prejudice, or bias, including "illegal aliens."

New Program from the Consulate Helps Hundreds of Mexican-immigrants

Fri, 31 May 0026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

President-elect pressed to appoint Bill Richardson as secretary of state

Wed, 30 May 0025 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Today's veterans hall a mouse click away

Thu, 01 May 0027 07:00:00 GMT

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 servicemen can find a safe place...

Over 100 Security Guards Hired Without Background Check

Tue, 31 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT

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.

SAVE Program Is Not Able To Provided Immigrant Status

Tue, 31 Mar 0022 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Deportation of Undocumented Reaches All Time High

Mon, 30 Mar 0061 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Year of the bailout - and now GM?

Tue, 30 Mar 0017 07:00:00 GMT

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.

What huge voter turnout?

Fri, 31 Mar 0019 07:00:00 GMT

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 disengagement problem...

Many Immigrants In El Paso Take Natrulaization Oath This Year

Sun, 28 Dec 0060 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Record number of deportations in South and Central Texas

Wed, 28 Dec 0012 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Omission of Obama on front page stirs protest in Terrell, Texas

Mon, 28 Nov 0040 07:00:00 GMT

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 race, we thought that was more...

New Immigration Policies With The New President

Sat, 29 Nov 0010 07:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama is in support of comprehensive immigration reform which will include improvement on the H-1B program

Immigrant Kidnapping Ring Under Investigation In Hidalgo County

Sat, 29 Nov 0010 07:00:00 GMT

In Edinburg, Sheriff’s County deputies of Hidalgo are investigating an immigrant smuggling and kidnapping ring in a local apartment complex.

Obama's plan for immigration

Wed, 29 Nov 0041 07:00:00 GMT

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 with...

What will be the new US immigration policy?

Thu, 29 Nov 0025 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Berkley Students Protest At ICE Office To Prevent Raids

Tue, 28 Oct 0060 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Undocumented Immigrants Round Up In Florida

Tue, 28 Oct 0060 07:00:00 GMT

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.

New Immigration Regulations For CNMI

Tue, 28 Oct 0060 07:00:00 GMT

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have drafted new immigration regulations on a number of ,things, changed from minor to major.

A good perspective on President Bush

Wed, 29 Oct 0027 07:00:00 GMT

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 naive. Our elected leaders don't...

Elation, Skepticism As World Reacts To Obama Win

Fri, 29 Oct 0062 07:00:00 GMT

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 to Iraq, are reacting over Obama's win.

Obama becomes first black president in landslide

Sat, 29 Sep 0053 07:00:00 GMT

In case you haven't heard, read about the historic results of this 2008 presidential election.

Enforced Immigration Rules Upset Some Employers

Mon, 28 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT

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 the mistake can’t be found ...

Mexico Is Losing The Educated To The United States

Mon, 28 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT

Many highly educated students from Tech de Monterrey leave Mexico to leave the weak economy in Mexico behind.

Things to watch on Election Day

Thu, 29 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT

This is an interesting way to view all of the election coverage tonight and understand electoral vote results - to avoid any premature assumptions.

Colleges Strive To Have Graduates Collaborate With Multinational Firms

Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT

Community colleges are working to have their graduates meet the needs of multicultural business in the worldwide market seeking workers.

Literacy Program Is An Opportunity for Immigrants To Grow

Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Swing States Reports: Ind., Nev., N.C. And Fla.

Sat, 29 Aug 0022 07:00:00 GMT

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.

English Only Measure Divides Voters

Sun, 29 Dec 0065 07:00:00 GMT

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.

ACLU Filed Lawsuit Against ICE

Sun, 29 Dec 0065 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigration hot issue for Hispanics in key state

Sun, 28 Nov 0028 07:00:00 GMT

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.

American Apparel Making Immigration A Top Priority

Tue, 29 Oct 0054 07:00:00 GMT

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 “legalize LA.”...

Amnesty Is Unavoidable For The Next President

Sat, 28 Oct 0052 07:00:00 GMT

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 .

On Campuses, McCain Supporters are Running on a Shoestring and Conviction

Mon, 29 Oct 0053 07:00:00 GMT

The article discusses how young Republican students are having a hard time gaining funds and support on campuses dominated by Obama supporters.

Real Hands-on Experience For University of Hawaii Students in Immigration

Tue, 29 Sep 0033 07:00:00 GMT

Students at the University of Hawaii are taking part in real immigration and naturalization cases for clients who can’t afford legal services.

Is the Border Fence Necessary with the Decline of arrest

Thu, 29 Sep 0035 07:00:00 GMT

Arrest of illegal immigration has decreased along the Texas- Mexico border, so business and elected leaders question the need of the controversial fence.

A Request To Revive A Stalled Crackdown On Employers

Fri, 29 Aug 0066 07:00:00 GMT

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 employers receiving mailing notices regarding suspected Social...

Early Voting: Every day is Election Day

Sun, 28 Aug 0012 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Men charged with plotting to kill Obama

Sun, 29 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Amazon.com listing had Barack Obama Halloween mask under 'terrorist costume'

Fri, 28 Aug 0044 07:00:00 GMT

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 I am sure it was, why did they work so quickly to change it?...

Second Thoughts on the Bailout Bill?...By Joe Nocera

Wed, 29 Aug 0053 07:00:00 GMT

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.

U.S. economic crisis sends Latino migrants packing

Thu, 29 Aug 0009 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Plans To Change Rules For Hiring Immigrants

Sat, 31 May 0066 07:00:00 GMT

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.

A Chance For Immigrants To Receive In-State Tuition

Sat, 31 May 0066 07:00:00 GMT

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 U.S., however they are being...

E-Verify Will Be Common In Many Businesses’

Fri, 30 Apr 0056 07:00:00 GMT

Companies landing federal government contracts in Utah will be using the e-verify system. A system that checks employment...

Gov. Janet Napolitano Has No Public Position On Proposition 202

Thu, 01 May 0055 07:00:00 GMT

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, that is proposition 202, if passed this bill will revoke the...

Election/Political FAQ's Answered by Political Columnist

Sun, 30 Apr 0052 07:00:00 GMT

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 by the incoming president; understanding...

Greenspan: Financial Crisis, a "Credit Tsunami"

Mon, 30 Apr 0008 07:00:00 GMT

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: ...

A Battle For A Street Name

Mon, 31 Mar 0027 07:00:00 GMT

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 2006.

Border Fence In The Process Of Installation

Mon, 31 Mar 0027 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Border Patrol Uncivil at Check Points With Citizens

Mon, 29 Feb 0040 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Florida Test State For New Immigration Pilot Program

Mon, 29 Feb 0040 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Years To Be English Language Proficient Measure Could Pass

Mon, 29 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigration Far From Debate Discussion

Mon, 29 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Request For Anti-Immigration Law In Oklahoma To Not Be Enforced

Fri, 28 Sep 0036 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Exercising The Right To Vote In Every Language

Fri, 28 Sep 0036 07:00:00 GMT

Many counties around the nation are seeking help of bilingual workers at the polls before election day.

Audit Request For 2006 Immigration Bill

Sat, 29 Aug 0061 07:00:00 GMT

Sate Representative Steve King believes that Colorado is failing in the attempt to fulfill the laws on illegal immigration.

Immigration Reform Ignites Debate

Sun, 29 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Republican Marilyn Musgrave and Democratic Betsy Markey discussed immigration reform, which became a heated debate.

New Driver Licenses Requirements Request To Be Reconsidered

Thu, 31 Jul 0049 07:00:00 GMT

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.

New Bill Enforces Immigration Raid Procedures

Sat, 01 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT

A new bill, Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act is sponsored by Senators Edward Kennedy and Robert Menendez.

Anglo and Latino voters' real thoughts on immigration reform

Mon, 01 Aug 0018 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Hispanics turn cold shoulder to McCain

Wed, 30 Jun 0045 07:00:00 GMT

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.

A Study On H-1B Visa Petitions For U.S Employers

Thu, 30 Jun 0040 07:00:00 GMT

Fraud found in the H-1B visa, a controversial program that has the ability of misuse and abuse.

A New Agenda For The Future Immigrants

Fri, 30 Jun 0041 07:00:00 GMT

Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Kikorian has an extreme proposal for immigrants in the United States.

A Bash At Republican John Cornyn

Wed, 30 Mar 0029 07:00:00 GMT

In Austin, Democrat Rick Noriega, criticized Republican John Cornyn on several political issues including the delay in progress with immigration reform for political reasons.

2010 Census: New And Aggressive

Wed, 30 Mar 0029 07:00:00 GMT

A census in 2010 has many migrants both undocumented and legal very nervous. Many unwilling to discuss the census.

Task Forces For Jefferson City

Fri, 01 Mar 0026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigration Study In Nebraska Cities

Sat, 29 Feb 0044 07:00:00 GMT

Senator Brad Ashford of Omaha, Nebraska is observing how illegal immigration is much more deep seated than he first believed in cities of Nebraska.

The Fallen Economy More Effective Than Border Fence

Wed, 29 Jan 0055 07:00:00 GMT

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 unable to afford living here.

The English Amendment

Fri, 29 Dec 0013 07:00:00 GMT

A proposal for the November 4th ballot could change the constitutional amendment making English the official language in Missouri.

A Strong Effort To Register New Voters

Sun, 29 Nov 0022 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Bailout Plan For Financial Institutes Benefits Who?

Mon, 29 Nov 0023 07:00:00 GMT

A English language and Border Enforcement advocate is concerned that the $700 billion government bailout will benefit the undocumented immigrants.

A Request To Count Undocumented Students

Thu, 29 Nov 0014 07:00:00 GMT

A sheriff and County commissioners are asking lawmakers to require a count of undocumented students that attend county schools.

In State Tuition For Undocumented Immigrants

Sat, 28 Nov 0016 07:00:00 GMT

A bill that was passed in 2001 in Texas, and a similiar bill in at least in eight other states is now being questioned.

Sheriffs Information Can Be Hopeful For Border Challenges

Fri, 31 Jul 0005 07:00:00 GMT

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 challenge.

Local San Antonio Restaurant Owner Speaks Out

Fri, 31 Jul 0005 07:00:00 GMT

Both Presidential candidates are focused on the wrong issues that America is facing, according to owner of Los Barrios - Immigration Reform.

Eva Longoria Urges The Hispanic Community To Vote

Sat, 30 Jun 0053 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Dream Act For Students

Mon, 01 Jul 0054 07:00:00 GMT

An opportunity to allow undocumented to receive financial aid by California Community Colleges.

Migrant Recruiter An Asset To Schools

Tue, 29 Nov 0046 07:00:00 GMT

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.

No Documents No Relocation Funds

Sat, 29 Oct 0035 07:00:00 GMT

A Publics Works project causing many to have to relocate, however undocumented residents will not get the funds to relocate.

A Ban Policy On Undocumented Immigrants Gets Passed

Thu, 29 Oct 0033 07:00:00 GMT

In Pell City Alabama, the state board of education pass a new policy banning undocumented immigrants from attending college.

A Bill Combating Illegal Immigration

Fri, 31 Jul 0061 07:00:00 GMT

A bill to be enforced in Pickens County, SC will have a third review before it is taken into final consideration.

More Work Not Walls: In Finding A Solution To Immigration Issues

Wed, 01 Aug 0059 07:00:00 GMT

President Fox gives his views on immigration issues and the Bush administration. 'We missed that great leadership in this nation. We need it back.'

New Spanish Ads to Target The Latino Community

Mon, 30 Jun 0032 07:00:00 GMT

Obama has created ads in Spanish to relate more to the Latino community, these ads are airing in Florida, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Migrant Education Program Abuse

Sat, 01 Jul 0030 07:00:00 GMT

The school system in Washington submitted false claims under the Migrant Education Program to receive money form the US Department of Education.

Engaging The Naturalized Citizen In Politics

Fri, 31 May 0015 07:00:00 GMT

An Act Of Conspiracy Against Minuteman Activist Group

Thu, 31 May 0014 07:00:00 GMT

LAPD Violated Civil Rights Of Many

Wed, 29 Nov 0058 07:00:00 GMT

May Day immigration rally last year on May 1, 2007 turned into “A dark day in Los Angeles”

Unity Rally Aimed For Minorities In Virginia

Tue, 29 Nov 0057 07:00:00 GMT

The GOP is working hard to reach out to the large ethnic population.

From ABC News: Match-O-Matic game

Mon, 28 Sep 0016 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigration Will Be The Latino’s Ultimate Decision Maker In November Election

Wed, 29 Sep 0062 07:00:00 GMT

The immigration debate has hurt the GOP in the past, many Latinos would tend to vote not by party affiliation, but by issues.

Will Hispanics Show up on Election Day

Sun, 29 Sep 0054 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Immigrants Are Welcome To Attend Colleges And Universities Regardless Of Legal Status

Sat, 29 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT

Gov. Mike Beebe opposed a barring to public colleges and universities from admitting illegal immigrants.

Comprehensive Reform Not Included In McCain’s Party Platform

Wed, 28 Aug 0048 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Iowa Plant Faces Criminal Charges For Employing Undocumented Illegal Immigrant Minors

Mon, 01 May 0047 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Obama a Favorite in Three Key States

Sun, 30 Mar 0049 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Learning Spanish a matter of financial survival

Tue, 01 Mar 0018 07:00:00 GMT

Learning Spanish a matter of financial survival

Two Key Issues: Education and Immigration

Sun, 28 Feb 0017 07:00:00 GMT

Two Key Issues: Education and Immigration

Interesting article on the Democrats' reaction to Lieberman's speech

Sat, 29 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT

CNN reports on the Democrats' angry reaction toward Sen. Joe Lieberman. Democratic leaders accuse Lieberman of "misleading" the Republicans during his speech Tuesday night.

Sarah Palin to speak at Republican convention tonight; will call for reform

Sat, 29 Aug 0050 07:00:00 GMT

CNN reports on GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin's upcoming speech at the convention in Minneapolis St. Paul.

With Tyra as Michelle Obama, 'Disgrasian' asks which models could pass for other political women?

Sat, 31 May 0027 07:00:00 GMT

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.

audio story - McCain, Obama Court Hispanics

Wed, 30 Mar 0012 07:00:00 GMT

NPR's "All Things Considered" reports on the presidential candidates' pandering to Hispanic voters. Click on the link to listen to the full story.

Why Do Candidates Avoid Immigration Discussion?

Thu, 01 Mar 0042 07:00:00 GMT

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 to feel comfortable spending a lot of time debating. ...

What do you think the next President will do about immigration reform?

Sun, 28 Oct 0064 07:00:00 GMT

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 the questions he poses? What are YOUR answers to these...

Great American Think-Off

Sat, 29 Sep 0014 07:00:00 GMT

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 strengthen or threaten the...

Are Republicans nicer than Democrats? Research says...

Sun, 29 Sep 0065 07:00:00 GMT

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 commit...

Bring on the Hotties

Thu, 01 Jul 0062 07:00:00 GMT

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 Rep. Anthony Weiner, a likely 2009 mayoral...

The Great Immigration Panic

Tue, 28 Feb 0041 07:00:00 GMT

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 mean dollars, though those are being...

Latino Stores Take a Hit from the Economic Slump

Tue, 01 Mar 0046 07:00:00 GMT

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 years ago, there was...

A Valedictorian's plans to attend college could be threatened because of possible deportation

Thu, 29 Nov 0053 07:00:00 GMT

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:...

ACLU Forum Teaches Students How to Get into College

Tue, 29 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

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 in-state tuition. Click on the link to...

Arkansas Law Bans In-state College Tuition for Undocumented Students

Thu, 28 Aug 0032 07:00:00 GMT

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 have been undocumented. The Governor...

Tuition aid to illegal immigrants falters Patrick declines to act on behalf of graduates

Wed, 31 Mar 0051 07:00:00 GMT

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 promote the education of...

NC Decision to Prohibit Students from Attending College Shocks the State

Thu, 29 Sep 0063 07:00:00 GMT

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 kind and will set a precedent for other states....

A Worker Shortage is Predicted Due to NC Legislation

Tue, 28 Aug 0036 07:00:00 GMT

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 Carolina Center for Public Policy Research projected...

NC Policy to Admit Undocumented Students is Reversed

Sat, 28 Aug 0028 07:00:00 GMT

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 North Carolina’s Governor in...

Reluctant deportees are sometimes drugged against their will.

Sun, 01 Aug 0062 07:00:00 GMT

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 not suffer from any mental...

Federal Letters Tell Students They’re Security Threats

Fri, 01 Jul 0018 07:00:00 GMT

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 the country who have been...

Feds Say Colleges May Admit Undocumented Students

Mon, 31 May 0051 07:00:00 GMT

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 this policy. The Fed recently...

Information on deaths in Immigrant detention is staggering, and hard to come by.

Thu, 30 Mar 0013 07:00:00 GMT

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 explores how FOIA works as well as...

North Carolina Attorney General says: Close colleges to illegal immigrants

Tue, 30 May 0041 07:00:00 GMT

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.

From The Economist: Not very nICE

Thu, 29 Jan 0028 07:00:00 GMT

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

Free-Speech Value of Sign Is Debated

Thu, 28 Jan 0017 07:00:00 GMT

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

Clinton's Indiana win keeps Democratic race alive

Mon, 29 Dec 0049 07:00:00 GMT

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 party is "inalterably divided" 187...

Fire Burns OLLU's Old Main Building

Tue, 29 Dec 0050 07:00:00 GMT

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 like most of the people on this site, these students just lost...

Student Voices, Our Voices

Fri, 29 Nov 0043 07:00:00 GMT

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 and voices that needed to be heard--they only lacked a place of their own...

Life Along 'La Linea'

Sat, 29 Nov 0021 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Brownsville, Eagle Pass mayors send Congressman Tancredo critical letter

Sat, 29 Nov 0021 07:00:00 GMT

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 that U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo falsely suggested that they believe...

Mexico's consul general aims for harmony amid conflict

Tue, 28 Nov 0024 07:00:00 GMT

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 Times Staff Writer May 3, 2008 Juan Marcos...

Citizenship Lesson From the Top

Fri, 29 Nov 0026 07:00:00 GMT

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 their tough questions -- "Why can't...

Student Voices by MATT.org Launches Brickfish Campaign Asking Youth to Get Creative...

Thu, 29 Nov 0042 07:00:00 GMT

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...

US Seeks Closer Tabs on Foreign Students

Mon, 28 Oct 0048 07:00:00 GMT

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 seeking to enter...

New Law Could Affect Indiana College Students with Out-of-State IDs Who Attend Private Universities

Sat, 28 Oct 0024 07:00:00 GMT

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. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) a serious setback days before a pivotal primary...

Congress sees eye to eye on helping one immigrant group -- entertainers

Wed, 29 Oct 0010 07:00:00 GMT

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 on helping one immigrant group -- entertainers With support from both...

Dems Set Plan to Battle McCain for Latino Votes

Mon, 30 May 0040 07:00:00 GMT

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 the McCain campaign said the Arizona...

Gavel cuts Colorado Legislator Short at the Podium

Sun, 01 May 0046 07:00:00 GMT

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 in which he would dub it the "Illegal Alien...

U.S. slowdown affecting Mexican economy

Mon, 01 May 0019 07:00:00 GMT

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 manufacturing plants whose products are largely sold in the United...

Crossing the Line? Phoenix's crackdown on illegal immigration

Sat, 29 Nov 0055 07:00:00 GMT

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 Exclusive Apr 15, 2008 | Updated: 5:57 p.m. ET Apr 15, 2008 A...

Homeland security training spawns rumors of immigration raids

Sun, 28 Nov 0056 07:00:00 GMT

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 at 6 a.m. on Monday. ...

Poll Shows Voters are Unaware of Candidates Positions

Thu, 01 Mar 0014 07:00:00 GMT

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 findings: ...

Univision Demands Refund of a Donation Made to Mississippi Senator's Campaign

Mon, 01 Mar 0062 07:00:00 GMT

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 committee had...

MySpace to Expand Offerings to Latino Students

Fri, 29 Jan 0051 07:00:00 GMT

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,...

SAVE bill could cost $30 billion by 2018

Thu, 29 Jan 0028 07:00:00 GMT

MATT.org's Re-Think Immigration Blog explores the cost of the SAVE, or Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement, Act

States Think Smaller, Slower on Immigration

Thu, 29 Sep 0046 07:00:00 GMT

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. State legislators, many frustrated with...

Illegal Immigrants Often Die Anonymously

Wed, 28 Sep 0012 07:00:00 GMT

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. But he's simply called No. 8, a man with no name because his...

How Immigrants Saved Social Security

Wed, 28 Aug 0020 07:00:00 GMT

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 last week, the program's trustees noted that...

States Move on Immigration

Sun, 28 Aug 0012 07:00:00 GMT

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, about 350 immigration-related bills were introduced in state...

Anti-illegal Immigration Groups Grow in Florida

Fri, 31 Jul 0016 07:00:00 GMT

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 and radios, Florida's...

School Walkouts Seek to Hike Status of Chavez Holiday

Thu, 30 Jun 0029 07:00:00 GMT

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 to walk out of their classrooms today as part of a movement...

Study Shows Oklahoma Immigration Bill Will Cost State

Tue, 29 Dec 0061 07:00:00 GMT

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 number of influences on...

Student Arrested, Faces Deportation

Sat, 29 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT

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 to the U.S. Homeland Security office in Milwaukee...

Immigration Debate Focuses on $2M in Tax Money Going to Aid Group

Sat, 29 Dec 0059 07:00:00 GMT

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 Gov. Martin O’Malley containing a threat on...

To Illegal Immigrants, Md. Feeling Less Friendly

Mon, 31 Jul 0013 07:00:00 GMT

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 take action, fears of a crackdown are...

Big tomato grower shuts for lack of migrant workers

Mon, 31 Jul 0013 07:00:00 GMT

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 enough workers to harvest it....

Visas Needed: By keeping out needed high-tech workers, US immigration policy pushes US jobs abroad.

Thu, 31 Jul 0060 07:00:00 GMT

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 to foreign alumni of U.S. postgraduate programs. Last year,...

Calm and Collective: Less immigration hysteria means next president can lead productive reform.

Sat, 30 Jun 0008 07:00:00 GMT

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 the White House next year, the mix...

Mexican Immigration to U.S. May Have Peaked

Tue, 29 Oct 0037 07:00:00 GMT

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 be entering a new stage in the...

Study: H-1Bs Prompt More, Not Fewer, American Hires

Sun, 01 Aug 0006 07:00:00 GMT

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 a free market-leaning nonprofit group tries to argue...

Legal Immigrants Describe Hostility

Wed, 31 Jul 0037 07:00:00 GMT

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 way that U.S. immigration laws...

GOP Moves to Force Immigration Vote

Fri, 31 May 0026 07:00:00 GMT

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 bill -- endorsed by 48...

Guess Who's Getting the Most Work Visas

Mon, 29 Dec 0021 07:00:00 GMT

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 these visas Andrew Popper The controversy over visas for...

Immigrant prostitutes: victims or criminals?

Sat, 28 Dec 0020 07:00:00 GMT

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 illicit purpose: sex. Authorities say the cards solicit customers for...

Latinos Seek Citizenship in Time for Voting

Wed, 29 Dec 0006 07:00:00 GMT

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 suit was brought by the Puerto Rican Legal...

Mexico's January Remittances Down Due to US Economic Crisis

Sun, 29 Nov 0005 07:00:00 GMT

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 6 percent from the $1.76 billion in remittances in...

GOP senators to introduce toughest-yet immigration package

Mon, 28 Oct 0048 07:00:00 GMT

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 WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans are...

Immigration and Crime

Thu, 29 Oct 0005 07:00:00 GMT

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 this subject, of course, has won him a...

Tony Perkins Co-Authors New Book: 'Personal Faith, Public Policy'

Fri, 29 Oct 0023 07:00:00 GMT

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 , and Bishop...

Legal or not, immigrants are getting political on campus

Tue, 29 Sep 0050 07:00:00 GMT

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. Read more at...

Commentary: Latino voters want a better idea of 'change'

Thu, 31 Mar 0007 07:00:00 GMT

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 voters. (CNN)...

Virtual Fence OK'd for US-Mexico Border

Tue, 30 Mar 0056 07:00:00 GMT

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 a "virtual fence" along the U.S.-Mexico...

The Hispanic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primaries

Fri, 30 Mar 0036 07:00:00 GMT

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 a big mark in the primaries and caucuses...

Do You Know Your US Presidents?

Fri, 01 Jul 0046 07:00:00 GMT

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 our current president? Learn your president's, I'll be back to quiz all ya'll.......

Do you know the

Sat, 01 Jul 0047 07:00:00 GMT

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)

Immigration: A Reality Check

Fri, 28 Dec 0064 07:00:00 GMT

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 asked us this question at a conference, we know you do, too, rooted in your...

Groups Offer Solace, Support

Sat, 29 Nov 0010 07:00:00 GMT

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 Lisceth Cruz has helped UC Davis students through all...

Politics of Fear Driving Debate on Immigration

Fri, 29 Nov 0065 07:00:00 GMT

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 and danger play a big part in...

Teenager Allowed to Return to U.S. after Four Year Legal Battle

Mon, 28 Aug 0052 07:00:00 GMT

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 had waited so long to hear. At the...

Hispanics in the 2008 Election

Mon, 29 Aug 0063 07:00:00 GMT

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 Community Survey. The fact...

The Immigrants they Scorn

Wed, 31 Jul 0065 07:00:00 GMT

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 and high-tech...

AXE goes Political

Tue, 31 Jul 0064 07:00:00 GMT

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 irresistible (and in this case, so much so that Hillary...

You ain't seen nothin yet: SPOOF of Obama's YES WE CAN speech

Fri, 31 Jul 0061 07:00:00 GMT

McCain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gwqEneBKUs Obama: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fZHou18Cdk&feature=related

Are parent's brainwashing kids to follow their political views?

Tue, 01 Aug 0058 07:00:00 GMT

Author Jeremy Zilber, author of the "Little Democrat" books, hopes to inspire a new generation to be involved and informed. Are these books simply for sharing, or does it sound more like brainwashing?

Some Farmers Moving Operations To Mexico

Sun, 31 Jul 0057 07:00:00 GMT

Some American farmers are moving south of the border, including farmers who used to own farmland in southern California. An increase in illegal immigration raids and the high cost of legal labor has caused many to move their operations to Mexico.Labor in Mexico generally costs a tenth of what it...

S.A. Prepares For Hillary Clinton's Visit

Mon, 31 May 0062 07:00:00 GMT

Reported by: Kristina De Leon Email: KristinaDeLeon@woai.com Hillary Clinton will be speaking Wednesday at the Bill Greehey Arena at St. Mary's University. (Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press) Related Links SA "Solutions...

Clinton Hosts "Solutions for America" Presidential Campaign Stop

Thu, 30 May 0065 07:00:00 GMT

Clinton Hosts "Solutions for America" Presidential Campaign Stop Guest Speaker: Senator Hillary Clinton Description: As a Catholic tax-exempt university, St. Mary’s does not endorse political candidates or their positions on issues and acknowledges the...

Young Voters in the 2008 Presidential Primaries

Mon, 01 May 0030 07:00:00 GMT

by Scott Keeter, Director of Survey Research, Pew Research Center and an analyst for NBC News February 11, 2008 From: To: A great deal of attention on Super Tuesday was focused on young voters, especially in the Democratic contests. Pew polling over the past few years...

The prosperous Mexican city shows no shame over its pro-Americanism.

Thu, 30 Apr 0061 07:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times Gregory Rodriguez February 11, 2008 MONTERREY, MEXICO — When the Kentucky-based Yum Corp. was looking for a city in Mexico in which to open a Taco Bell, it must have figured it couldn't go wrong with this ultramodern, hyper-Americanized metropolis 125 miles...

Issues Start Rush to Vote by Hispanics

Sat, 28 Nov 0016 07:00:00 GMT

By JULIA PRESTON Spurred by the widespread crackdown on illegal immigration and by the contentious tone of the national immigration debate, Latinos are gearing up for Tuesday’s voting with an eye toward making Hispanics a decisive voting bloc nationwide in November. After decades of...

GOP Candidates Make Super Tuesday Predictions

Fri, 29 Oct 0017 07:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK (CNN) -- As Super Tuesday voters cast their ballots, GOP candidate Mitt Romney predicted that a California victory would revitalize his campaign, while front-runner Sen. John McCain promised he would carry New York as the party nominee. Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, spent...

Political Stances on Immigration

Sat, 29 Oct 0046 07:00:00 GMT

DEMOCRATS Hillary Clinton Supported Bush-backed immigration reform legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize...

Immigration Agencies Feel Rise in Harrassment

Wed, 29 Sep 0045 07:00:00 GMT

Officials at local organizations that aid immigrants and refugees say they have experienced an increase in hate mail and threatening phone calls. “In the 10 years since we opened our office, I had never experienced any threats until last year,” said Anne Curtis, director of Bridge...

Bush Asks Florida Graduates to Back Immigration Change

Thu, 29 Dec 0018 07:00:00 GMT

By ABBY GOODNOUGH Published: April 29, 2007 MIAMI, April 28 — President Bush used a speech to mostly Hispanic graduates of Miami Dade College on Saturday to press for an overhaul of immigration law, calling for changes that “resolve the status of those who are already here...

Church Harbors Woman Facing Deportation

Sun, 29 Dec 0026 07:00:00 GMT

By MICHAEL TARM – 2 days ago CHICAGO (AP) — A Mexican woman says she is "picking up the torch" from another illegal resident who became a symbol for immigration reform when she took shelter in a Chicago church for a year before being deported. Flor Crisostomo, 28, who...

"Under the Same Moon" movie explores immigration.

Fri, 29 Dec 0047 07:00:00 GMT

Watch the trailer on our blog at http://studentvoices.matt.org/blog/guest/view.html?id=5 Release: March 21, 2008 Directed by: Patricia Riggen Written by: Ligiah Villalobos Produced by: Patricia Riggen, Ligiah Villalobos, Gerardo Barrera, Norman Dreyfuss and Ram Bergman Cast: America...

Edwards to Drop White House Bid, Leaving a Two-Person Race

Wed, 28 Nov 0036 07:00:00 GMT

by FOXNews.com Wednesday, January 30, 2008 John Edwards, shown here addressing a campaign rally at a union hall in Springfield, Mo., Monday, is dropping out of the presidential race. (AP Photo) --> John Edwards plans to drop out of the presidential race Wednesday afternoon,...

Romney Hopes to Halt McCain Wave of Momentum

Fri, 29 Nov 0043 07:00:00 GMT

by FOXNews.com Wednesday, January 30, 2008 John McCain’s wave of political momentum is building as he comes off a major win in the winner-take-all Florida presidential primary and prepares to receive the endorsement Wednesday of one-time Republican national frontrunner...

Longer Waits to Become Citizens

Sun, 29 Sep 0054 07:00:00 GMT

Saturday, January 05, 2008 Angela Kelley - Download MP3 - pdf: On The Beat By Perla Trevizo Staff Writer A citizenship...

From USA Today: Everybody's for change, but who could make it happen?

Fri, 29 Dec 0041 07:00:00 GMT

Everybody's for change, but who could make it happen? "Change" has become the mantra of the presidential candidates and one of the most overused buzzwords on the campaign trail. During Saturday night's presidential debates on ABC alone, candidates of both parties uttered...

Lionel Sosa's letter to the editor on Microlending

Thu, 29 Sep 0057 07:00:00 GMT

Mr. Sosa submitted the following response to Business Week after their article entitled "The Ugly Side of Microlending", found here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_52/b4064038915009.htm?chan=search Mr. Sosa says: Done correctly, microloans do help people...

2007 Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year: The Illegal Immigrant

Fri, 29 Sep 0013 07:00:00 GMT

07:44 PM CST on Sunday, December 30, 2007 He breaks the law by his very presence. He hustles to do hard work many Americans won't, at least not at the low wages he accepts. The American consumer economy depends on him. America as we have known it for generations may not survive him. ...

Over 100 Students at University of Arizona Deemed to be Non-Residents

Thu, 29 Sep 0029 07:00:00 GMT

by Eric Swedlund arizona daily star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.03.2008 The University of Arizona reclassified 119 students as non-residents during the fall semester as the university implemented a new state law prohibiting illegal immigrants from paying in-state tuition or receiving any...

Old information, relevant news! - For Latino voters, best years are ahead

Tue, 31 Jul 0064 07:00:00 GMT

By Marisa Treviñ o With another election completed, one has to wonder whether the much-hyped strength of the Latino vote is a reality or simply a spin on the classic fairy tale The Boy Who Cried Wolf . Exit poll results from Tuesday's elections show an increase in Hispanic voting...

ABC News, WMUR-TV and Facebook Host Back-To-Back Debates in New Hampshire

Tue, 01 Aug 0047 07:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2007 9:38 AM ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports: Days before Granite State residents head to the polls to vote in the nation's first presidential primary, ABC News, Hearst Argyle's WMUR-TV and Facebook host back-to-back Democratic and Republican...

A Great Political Cartoon from the Famous Chicano Activist Lalo Alcaraz

Mon, 30 Apr 0031 07:00:00 GMT

See attached link

No Immigration Reform May Cost NY Farms

Mon, 30 Apr 0031 07:00:00 GMT

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: December 19, 2007 Filed at 3:01 a.m. ET ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) -- Congress' failure to ensure that there are enough migrant workers in the nation's labor force could eventually cost New York agriculture hundreds of millions of dollars in lost crops and...

CHLI Seeking Undergraduate Applicants for 2008 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program

Wed, 28 Dec 0046 07:00:00 GMT

CHLI SEEKING HISPANIC UNDERGRADUATES APPLICANTS FOR THE 2008 FORD MOTOR COMPANY CHLI LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WASHINGTON , DC – – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute ( CHLI ) invites Hispanic undergraduate students from across the country to apply for the 2008 Ford Motor...

Questions on Illegal Immigrants Lead to Raid on Nonprofit’s Office

Mon, 28 Nov 0029 07:00:00 GMT

By GEORGIA KRAL Published: December 18, 2007 NEW HAVEN — As Connecticut grapples with the remnants of a weekend storm and shivers in sub-freezing temperatures, a nonprofit group that helps many poor residents pay their heating bills is reeling after federal agents raided its...

Something to talk about - microlending for profit???

Mon, 27 Nov 0024 07:00:00 GMT

This article takes a look at "The Ugly Side of Microlending". But keep in mind that an efficient and experienced non-profit microlender is at work in Mexico too. Check out MATT's Microlending program with proven non-profit lender Admic Nacional (www.admic.org) at...

Iowa Hispanic Voters Frustrated By U.S. Campaign

Thu, 28 Nov 0015 07:00:00 GMT

By REUTERS Published: December 14, 2007 Filed at 8:00 a.m. ET MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Reuters) - The church basement was filled with families celebrating the festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe, but everyone around the table was talking about the U.S. election. "I saw Joe Biden...

Mi Vida program promotes leadership among Hispanic girls

Wed, 28 Nov 0042 07:00:00 GMT

MATT.org is working with the Girl Scouts USA and Communities In Schools to increase membership and participation in the Girl Scouts among the Hispanic community. This program is a great picture of how MATT is bringing together community leaders to make a difference!

MATT Honored at IME Conference

Wed, 28 Oct 0033 07:00:00 GMT

On November 16, MATT Executive Director Hope Andrade, COO Aracely Garcia-Granados and Executive Board member Virgilio Elizondo were in Mexico City to attend an IME Becas conference, at which MATT.org was applauded for being the voice of reason in the immigration debate. The crowd gave a standing...