June 2011 - Page 6 of 27 - America's Voice

27 de junio de 2011

WASHINGTON – Aunque el proyecto de legalización de jóvenes indocumentados DREAM Act se presentó hace una década y se ha considerado en ambas cámaras del Congreso, mañana el subcomité de Inmigración del Senado conduce, por primera vez, una audiencia sobre la medida mientras se debate cómo las nuevas directrices... Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

Say NO to Governor Quinn’s Crippling Budget

ExtremismTake Action

Even though one in every seven Illinois residents is now an immigrant, Governor Quinn wants to slash immigrant services by almost 75% in his new budget.

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27 de junio de 2011

Stop the Arizona Copycats

Extremism, State InitiativesTake Action

Could an Arizona-like immigration law be coming to your state? Stand up to anti-immigrant policies before they become law. Tell your state representatives to vote down any legislation that breaks up families and scapegoats immigrants in your community.

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27 de junio de 2011

Undocumented immigrants are coming out of America’s closet

America's Voice, Dream ActNews Clips

In the wee hours of Jan. 2, a college student named Angy who lives in Queens posted a long list of resolutions for 2011 on Facebook. Donate blood. Try bungee jumping. See a drag queen perform. Be a better me.…For a 20-year-old young woman, none of it was particularly... Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

$90b spent on border security, with mixed results

America's Voice, Border SecurityNews Clips

As Congress debates border funding and governors demand more aid to curb illegal immigration and other problems, government records show that taxpayers have spent $90 billion over 10 years to secure the US-Mexican border. Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

Should Americans Get Permission from the Federal Government Before Being Allowed to Start a New Job?

America's Voice, E-Verify, Economies/jobs/workers, OpinionsNews Clips

Did you know that as early as next year you might not be able to start a new job unless you are first cleared by a federal database? Some background: E-Verify is an electronic employment verification system that employers can use to determine if a new hire (or... Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

Convicts or Illegals: Georgia Hunts for Farmworkers As Tough Immigration Law Takes Hold

America's Voice, Comedy and Media, Economies/jobs/workers, State InitiativesNews Clips

As a gubernatorial candidate last summer, Georgia Republican Nathan Deal boasted of having backed (as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives) measures to bar undocumented immigrants from federal health care, and public colleges. Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

E-verification for workers is too flawed

America's Voice, E-Verify, Economies/jobs/workers, OpinionsNews Clips

Republicans in Congress have launched a major offensive to force several million undocumented immigrants to leave the United States with a bill that would make it mandatory for U.S. employers to electronically verify workers' legal status. It sounds like a reasonable idea, but the way they want to do... Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

Judge blocks parts of Indiana immigration law

America's Voice, Legislation, State InitiativesNews Clips

The preliminary injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker comes as a blow to lawmakers in the Republican-dominated state legislature who this year have taken a get-tough approach to immigration. Continuar »

27 de junio de 2011

Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Fox’s Bill O’Reilly Fan the Flames of Baseless Immigrant Rumor

America's Voice, Extremism, Immigrant Blame Game, RepublicansBlog

Despite Arizona Forest Service officials saying that Senator John McCain didn't know what he was talking about when he said that undocumented immigrants start fires, a few other extreme personalities have decided to ignore that fact and are deciding to drive the right-wing narrative by blaming immigrants for everything. Continuar »

Month: June 2011