Today, the Spanish-language press leads with yesterday’s White House meeting between President Barack Obama and representatives of groups advocating for immigration reform. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will review a law cracking down on employers of undocumented immigrants that was passed in Arizona, where Governor Jan Brewer is now calling undocumented immigrants “drug mules.”
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‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Napolitano on CIR; Mayors for Reform; Take Our Jobs
In today’s top stories in the Spanish-language media, Janet Napolitano reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to comprehensive immigration reform in a speech in Denver, while mayors of U.S. cities and the United Farm Workers both highlight the contributions immigrants make to the economy.
‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Fremont; 1070 Aftershocks; Hunger Strikes
The top story in the Spanish-language press today is the local anti-immigrant referendum passed Monday by residents of Fremont, Nebraska. The latest ballot measure continues the battle by anti-immigrant lawyers that started in Arizona with SB 1070, which continues to generate controversy itself. And activists across the country continue to call for the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.
‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Cecilia Muñoz; Fremont, NE; Hunger Strike in LA
A top White House official talks to El Diario about immigration, while a Nebraska town tries to banish undocumented immigrants and hunger strikes continue to spring up around the country for immigration reform.
‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Harvard Student Won’t Be Deported; 1070 Challenges; Secure Communities
The Spanish-language press reports that undocumented Harvard student Eric Balderas will not be deported, and that the federal government plans to challenge Arizona law SB 1070. Meanwhile, local enforcement program Secure Communities continues to expand.
