May 19, 2010
The Univision-sponsored forum about Arizona SB 1070 demonstrated many things. One of them: whatever the differences between proponents and opponents of the new law (and of immigration reform), both sides agree that the federal government's inaction on immigration has given rise to actions like the recent events in Arizona.
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19/05/10 a 12:38pm por Maribel Hastings WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Univision-sponsored forum about Arizona SB 1070 demonstrated many things. One of them: whatever the differences between proponents and opponents of the new law (and of immigration reform), both sides agree that the federal government’s inaction on immigration has given rise...
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As grassroots groups continue to mount protests for immigration reform and in support of those who have been detained already in civil-disobedience actions, Mexican President Felipe Calderón's White House visit presents a diplomatic opportunity for the White House to discuss reform.
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Last week, a group of Arizona clergy, including Catholic and Methodist bishops and Evangelical pastors, felt called to mount an "emergency delegation" to Washington to "prod, encourage and advocate" (as Catholic Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson told the Los Angeles Times) for passage of comprehensive immigration reform and a...
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A series of recent actions by courageous young immigrants has highlighted one of the most egregious parts of our broken immigration system. Under current law, young immigrants who arrive in the U.S. at a young age and grow up as Americans in all but paperwork are denied a...
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18/05/10 a 12:14pm Jóvenes estudiantes toman valerosas medidas para ilustrar la urgencia de la medida DREAM Act Washington, D.C. – Una serie de acciones de parte de un grupo de valientes jóvenes inmigrantes ha puesto de manifiesto uno de los aspectos más nefastos de nuestro sistema de inmigración. Bajo...
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Lakers star Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, took a jab at Coach Phil Jackson, who has refused to denounce Arizona's paper's-please law, even after "Los Suns" made a strong statement earlier this month. Vanessa, pictured to the right here, is sporting a "Do I look illegal?" tee. Arizona's Governor, Jan...
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As activists calling for for comprehensive immigration reform and against Arizona's new law SB 1070 grow increasingly frustrated with federal inaction, protests continue to erupt across the country everywhere from Department of Homeland Security headquarters to sports stadiums.
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17/05/10 a 4:58pm Sarah Palin se une a la brigada republicana antiinmigrante Palin mantuvo a los comunistas rusos fuera de Alaska, y ahora defiende a Arizona de las hordas que llegan del Sur Washington, D.C. – Una mayoría en el Partido Republicano no puede evitarlo. Parece determinada a llevar...
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I am still a bit in shock from this terrible news. Right now, a memorial service is starting for two brave DREAM Act warriors: Tam and Cynthia. Tam Tran, the beloved DREAM activist who we told you about last year (see email below) passed away in a car crash...
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