The Spanish-language media cover a visit paid to Senator John McCain (R-AZ) by religious leaders from his state. Meanwhile, as a candidate for governor of Florida says he’d like to pass a law like Arizona’s SB 1070, the boycott of that state for passing the law rolls on.
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‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: AZ Bans Ethnic Studies; Cities Boycott; Town Hall Friday
As city councils join the Arizona boycott over SB 1070 and public officials continue to denounce the law, the Spanish-language media reports that the state has doubled down on offensive legislation. Also, Univision promotes the national town hall it is hosting on Friday.
‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: USCIS; 1070 Boycott and Backlash; What About the GOP?
Today, the Spanish language press reports on various developments within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), after director Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate. The backlash against Arizona over criminalization bill SB 1070 continues to dominate the news cycle, and columnists look at the Republican Party’s attitude toward immigration reform.
‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: “Red States” for Reform; Move the All-Star Game!; The “Worst Moment”?
The Spanish-language press reports on a poll showing that residents of “red states” support immigration reform, but Horge Ramos says reform will only happen this year if Barack Obama puts “the full weight of the presidency” behind it. Meanwhile, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) wants baseball’s All-Star Game to join the Arizona boycott in protest of SB 1070.
‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: State of Play; Mothers for Family Unity; Delay SB 1070
The press covers a telephonic press conference on the “state of play” for immigration reform, mothers ask Michelle Obama to help stop separating families, and Chuck Schumer wants Arizona to put off implementation of SB 1070 for a year.
