People + Immigration Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
After accidental deportation, critics say immigration officials making mistakes – After a Salvadoran man was mistakenly deported, immigration rights activists have complained about toughened enforcement by authorities.
Eleventh-hour criticism is arising over President Obama’s nomination for United States attorney in northern Iowa of a prosecutor who had a leading role in the criminal cases against hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in a May 2008 raid at a meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa. – Stephanie Rose
November 16, 2009
A Chicago City Council committee wants federal officials to halt deportation proceedings against immigrant students. – The Human Relations Committed on Friday approved a resolution urging the Department of Homeland Security to allow immigrant students to stay in the U.S. – Rigo Padilla
Hundreds of young people demonstrated on Friday inside city hall to ask for an end to the deporting of undocumented immigrants, in particular a young Mexican man attending the University of Illinois at Chicago. – Rigo Padilla
November 13, 2009
Dobbs’ CNN departure leaves me cold – (Gregory Tejeda’s insightful post – good read)
Stop the deportation of Rigo Padilla
Guest Voz: NJ Mayor says it makes sense to grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants – Michael Wildes mayor of Englewood, New Jersey.
November 10, 2009
Members of a Guatemalan family living in Marin County are now separated by thousands of miles after immigration officials deported the parents of three children overnight. – California
A man who helped load smuggled immigrants into a tractor-trailer in which 17 of them later died in Victoria was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison Monday. – Abelardo Flores Jr in Texas
November 9, 2009
Iraq war veteran’s wife spared deportation – Frances Barrios, who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child, receives humanitarian parole and can stay in Los Angeles and apply for a green card. Her husband suffers from post-traumatic stress.
November 6, 2009
Activists Push for Immigration Reform on Anniversary of Long Island Hate Crime – Marcelo Lucero
November 4, 2009
Stop the Deportation of the Mejia-Perez Family; Parents of a Dreamer
November 2, 2009
More than 200 bodies recovered at Arizona/Sonora border
Rights activists in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana have hung 5,100 small white crosses on the fence straddling the U.S. frontier to commemorate migrants who have died trying to cross.
Remembrance at the border: Migrants killed while crossing remembered – About 200 attended the vigil hosted by the Border Network for Human Rights to honor the memory of undocumented immigrants who have died while trying to cross the border.
October 30, 2009
Detained immigrant’s death leaves far-reaching questions – the case of Dominican Pedro Tavarez in Massachusetts
Ten New Haven residents filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing federal agents of violating their rights during an immigration raid they say was in retaliation for a city program that provided ID cards to foreigners in the country illegally — the first of its kind in the nation.
October 27, 2009
Rep. Crowley and Members of Congress to President: We Need Immigration Reform Now
October 26, 2009
20 years after amnesty, lives reshaped – Ricardo Magallanes – 1 of the nearly 3 million undocumented immigrants to be granted amnesty under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
October 9, 2009
Julio Maldonado : Hate Crime Survivor Scheduled for Deportation
October 7, 2009
An Arizona sheriff known for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration has been stripped of some of his special power to enforce federal immigration law, and he claims the Obama administration is taking away his authority for political reasons. – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
October 6, 2009
“Toughest Sheriff in America” Stripped of ICE Agent Status – According to a statement released by MCSO, the new 287(g) agreement has “stripped Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s deputies of their ICE agent status to act as federal immigration authorities.”
September 29, 2009
A total of 67 of the 78 undocumented Mexicans who were fired upon by U.S. Customs agents last week at a California border crossing accepted voluntary repatriation to Mexico
September 28, 2009
California Senator Cedillo Tells the Truth About Immigration Enforcement in the Obama Era
September 24, 2009
America’s Voice Launches Campaign to Air New Ad on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” – watch it here
Sooner Than Expected: Latino Congressman to Introduce Immigration Bill Ahead of White House – Luis V. Gutierrez
Most Mexicans See Better Life in U.S. – one in three would immigrate to the United States if they could – new Pew Research report
September 22, 2009
National Council of La Raza Applauds Representative Gutierrez for Advancing Comprehensive Immigration Reform
September 21, 2009
The Intersection Of Health Care And Immigration or an interview with Rev. Luis Cortes Jr.
September 17, 2009
Mexican American astronaut isn’t changing course on immigration stand – NASA went ballistic when Jose Hernandez advocated legalization of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. shortly after his return to Earth. The California-born son of migrants isn’t backing down.
September 15, 2009
The astronaut José M. Hernández said the United States needed to legalize its illegal immigrants — a rare public stand for an American astronaut on a political issue.
September 2, 2009
N.C. native wrongly deported to Mexico – Federal investigators ignored evidence the man is a U.S. citizen, documents show.
August 25, 2009
‘Better to Be Deported Alive Than to Be Dead’ – For undocumented residents, a call demanding ransom for a kidnapped loved one can lead to an equally fear-inducing call to federal immigration authorities.
A few beers and now this student faces deportation – Rigo Padilla in Chicago
August 24, 2009
Immigrant’s story of hardship, love, deportation – Pittsburgh Latinos – the Mejias
August 18, 2009
Immigration Reform Postponed ’till 2010: FI2W’s Diego Graglia on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show
August 4, 2009
The son of a decorated Vietnam veteran, Hector Veloz is a U.S. citizen, but in 2007 immigration officials mistook him for an illegal immigrant and locked him in an Arizona prison for 13 months.
August 3, 2009
Immigrants who flocked to the once-burgeoning Inland Empire are hard-hit in economic downturn
July 28, 2009
Routine traffic stop leads to detention of undocumented immigrant whose life has been a model of goodness – Fredy Avellaneda – Palm Beach County, Florida
July 20, 2009
Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach
July 16, 2009
A Voice of Reason & Courage in the Wilderness of Immigration Reform: Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colorado)
July 13, 2009
Outlaws in the U.S., Strangers at Home Downturn – Strands Illegal Latino Immigrants Between Cultures
June 19, 2009
Immigrant of the Day: Feniosky Peña-Mora (Dominican Republic)
June 16, 2009
The Reverend Luis Cortes, Jr. of Esperanza Wins Two International Latino Book Awards
April 10, 2009
As the White House gears up to push an immigration overhaul, advocates are finding they have an unexpected ally in White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
March 13, 2009
The Department of Justice notified Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Tuesday that it had opened an investigation into him for “alleged” patterns of discrimination because of national origin, among other things.
February 22, 2009
In Loneliness, Immigrants Tend the Flock – Most borregueros speak no English; many have only a vague idea of where they are and no knowledge of their legal rights as documented immigrants. The herders enter the country under the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, which allows companies to hire foreigners if no Americans want their jobs. (at $750 a month who would?)
February 16, 2009
Michael Chertoff, the former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is writing a book about his experiences at the department and his previous time as the head of the Justice Department’s criminal division
December 28, 2008
‘Toughest Sheriff’ takes act to small screen – Sheriff Joe Arpaio now has own TV show
December 23, 2008
Immigrants reshape post-disaster New Orleans
This time of year, many Latin American immigrants return home for the holidays. But the failing economy in the United States is sending many immigrants home for good. Mark Lopez, Associate Director of the Pew Hispanic Center and Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice Online, discuss the growing migration out of the US.
December 22, 2008
Area Immigrants Go Home for Christmas Only in Their Dreams
December 19, 2008
Hispanic retired ICE agent is candidate for Assistant Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – a sub-cabinet presidential appointment that requires U.S. Senate confirmation – Miguel Angel Contreras
December 15, 2008
Illegal-immigrant workers driven down hard road – Bad economy, job cuts forcing many into stay-or-go decision
December 5, 2008
New England Border Patrol chief charged with hiring illegals
Napolitano’s immigration strategy was largely defense – Republicans, Democrats say she was reluctant to take lead on issue
Going Home to Guatemala – The aftermath of an immigration raid. – (the Postville, Iowa raid)
December 3, 2008
Homeland security pick Janet Napolitano expected to reassert federal authority on immigration
December 2, 2008
Napolitano, Muñoz appointments: Why immigration may go forward
Hiding in Plain Sight For an undocumented family, life in a sanctuary city is feeling less safe all the time. – NYC
November 18, 2008
Living in the Shadows-Illegal Immigration In Indiana Part 1
Karl Rove says immigration reform key to saving GOP
November 12, 2008
Skilled immigrants a ‘brain waste’ in California’s workforce – About 300,000 college-educated legal immigrants in the state, and 1.3 million nationwide, are unemployed or working in low-level jobs because their credentials aren’t recognized here, a study finds.
October 23, 2008
Repatriations, deportations create dilemma for families with young U.S. citizens
September 25, 2008
Did you know that immigrants are to blame for Global Warming? That’s the conclusion of a recent “study” released by the anti-immigrant “think” tank – the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), which has a history of publishing less-than-credible research. – Watch Video Here + follow link for funny poll
September 3, 2008
Mexicans deported from US face shattered lives
Illegal immigrants opted to stay during Gustav – New Orleans
August 28, 2008
Relatives of illegal immigrant who was in coma at UIC Medical Center seek review of his death – Chicago
An Olympic spotlight shone on the harsh reality of mixed-status families
While members of the Democratic Party are gathered in the Pepsi Center to support Senator Barack Obama as the party’s nominee in the presidential campaign, Mexicans working just seven miles away, on Federal Boulevard, are living a very different reality.
August 25, 2008
DNC Hispanic Notes – Frank Sharry, former Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum – NDN
August 20, 2008
Mexico says 11.8 million of its citizens now live in the United States. Immigration official Ana Teresa Aranda says some 580,000 Mexican nationals emigrate each year.
A Chicago hospital is preparing to send a 30-year-old patient back to Mexico. Francisco Pantaleon, who is in this country illegally, had a brain hemorrhage last month and is in a coma at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago.
August 17, 2008
A teacher visiting from Mexico, who was arrested and jailed after a traffic accident last year, is suing the Southeast King County town of Pacific, saying actions by police officers there demonstrate a pattern of unreasonably detaining people to determine their immigration status. – Washington
Eight people serving on Gov. Don Carcieri’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs have resigned to protest Carcieri’s immigration crackdown in Rhode Island.
August 11, 2008
Republican state lawmaker Doug Bruce blasted the El Paso County Sheriff’s office last week for booklets Bruce said tell suspected illegal immigrants how to avoid law enforcement officers. – Colorado
A group of college students in San Jose, California, is using interactive theatre to teach immigrants what to do to avoid being arrested by immigration agents.
August 7, 2008
Another California Community Colleges board member steps down – Randal Hernandez withdrawals his application for reappointment. He is the fourth to leave in the year since the panel angered Republican lawmakers by supporting illegal immigration legislation.
August 6, 2008
Conservative Republican Tamar Jacoby, who has become one of the nation’s leading advocates of immigration reform, says everything ultimately comes down to the economy. Marcelo Ballvé is a New York-based writer with New America Media.
Una definición alternativa – Inmigración – Juan pasa nueve horas al día, de la medianoche a las nueve de la mañana, asegurándose que brille uno de los mayores centros comerciales del condado de Orange.
Una familia que pelea su caso – María Duarte, casada y madre de dos hijos, parecía tener todo perdido. Los agentes de Inmigración habían llegado a su hogar en diciembre del año pasado, se habían llevado a su esposo y a su hija de 12 años
August 4, 2008
A recent report (CIS) that suggests the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has declined because of immigration law enforcement ignores some critical factors, says Walter A. Ewing, Senior Researcher at the Immigration Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Immigration Matters regularly features the views of the nation’s leading immigrant rights advocates.
July 27, 2008
“On the Border with Al Garza,” which first aired July 14, is hosted by Garza, who is perhaps best known for his role as national executive director of the border watch group Minuteman Civil Defense Corps. – Cochise County, Arizona
July 22, 2008
Immigration law means a borderline existence for U.S. wife of Mexican
July 21, 2008
Mexican immigrant’s beating at hands of youths exposes racial tensions in Pennsylvania town – Shenandoah
July 16, 2008
Dozens of detainees in Postville face indefinite wait – Iowa
July 15, 2008
Arpaio launches another sweep in Mesa
July 13, 2008
An Interpreter Speaking Up for Migrants (from the Postville, Iowa raid) – Erik Camayd-Freixas – Professor of Spanish at Florida International University
June 30, 2008
Immigration activist says family being punished – parents fitted with ankle braclets
June 19, 2008
Lake Forest couple walks illegal immigrant trail
Lawman’s raids on immigrants spark fury in Phoenix – Sheriff Joe Arpaio
June 3, 2008
A long walk to citizenship – Nothing was going to stop him from taking the oath.
June 2, 2008
Longwood woman angry that spouse can’t re-enter U.S. from Mexico – (I wonder how many families are split up because of immigration – this story is not unique)
May 29, 2008
Activist raises awareness on illegal immigration – Annie Loyd in Arizona
May 21, 2008
Immigrants feel distress, shock, nun says – Postville, Iowa raid
May 20, 2008
Update: Postville illegals ordered to leave – Iowa
May 15, 2008
Illegal Worker Describes Escape from Plant – Postville, Iowa
May 13, 2008
Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison
May 12, 2008
Cuban Defectors Adjust to a New Life
May 5, 2008
Many Mexicans long ago assimilated into new lives in Nebraska, Iowa
April 25, 2008
Noted Mexican novelist scoffs at need for fences – Carlos Fuentes
April 24, 2008
Immigration impacts lives – (simple but true headline)
April 21, 2008
Hispanic lawmakers join call for Arpaio investigation
April 10, 2008
Immigrant crawled over mountains, won lottery to find good life in Asheville, North Carolina
April 2, 2008
Illegal Immigrants Often Die Anonymously
March 13, 2008
The head of the Homeland Security agency that ushers in new citizens is leaving the job. – Emilio Gonzalez
March 10, 2008
NPR: ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ Takes on Immigration – Joe Arpaio in Arizona
March 9, 2008
3 immigrants talk about their lives since coming to America – Indianapolis
February 28, 2008
A Los Angeles man with mental problems, who spent three months lost in Mexico after being deported despite being a U.S. citizen, sued homeland security and immigration officials on Wednesday.
February 26, 2008
Some illegal immigrants in Oklahoma feel heat from new laws
February 19, 2008
U.S. immigration law drives husband, wife apart
February 14, 2008
ELVIRA ARELLANO DENIED ENTRY IN CANADA
February 11, 2008
Artist Humberto Saenz deals with immigration in Irving exhibit ‘The Réel’ -Texas
Citizen or illegal? Children of two worlds
February 5, 2008
Illegal Immigration In Eastern Carolina Part 1: Interview With An Illegal Immigrant
Immigrant soldier stands up for bill – Lieutenant colonel Ray Mejia says critics of crackdown on hiring illegal workers don’t speak for all Hispanics – Indiana – (immigration is so decisive)
January 28, 2008
Faced with death in desert, father, son split up – The busiest corridor in recent years for illegal immigration along the Mexican border is also a deadly one.
January 17, 2008
A voice for immigrants – activist/lawyer Ray Ybarra in Telluride, Colorado
January 9, 2008
Immigrant of the Day: Ana Alicia (Mexico)
January 8, 2008
National Citizenship Coalition Surpasses One Million Goal (WOW!!!) – 2007 Citizenship Applications Highest In A Decade
January 2, 2008
Leader of U.S. immigration agency pledges to punish employers of illegal immigrants – Julie Myers
December 10, 2007
Giving a strong voice to illegal immigrants – Dallas attorney throws resources of firm into battles with Farmers Branch, Irving
December 9, 2007
Families of burned illegal immigrants grieve while medical bills and questions mount – San Diego Area
December 5, 2007
Arizona Congressman Wants to Draft Special Visa Legislation for Illegal Immigrant Hero (Latina Lista)
Phoenix mayor criticized for about-face on immigration policy
November 28, 2007
Immigrant who helped boy in US desert said he thought of own kids
November 26, 2007
A LONG WALK FROM HONDURAS – Inside one young man’s quest to remain in New York City, rather than be returned to the violent setting he fled by foot nearly two years ago.
November 25, 2007
Illegal Immigrant Is Boy’s Guardian Angel, Stranded In The Desert, A 9-Year-Old Boy Is Rescued By A Man From Mexico – (awesome)
November 23, 2007
Latino anti-war leader ties immigration surge to Iraq message – Carlos Montes
November 15, 2007
Irving police arrest activist Carlos Quintanilla
November 4, 2007
Sheriff gets no love from activists over migrant stance – Arizona
October 31, 2007
Jesus Salas resignation bold, yet justified – University of Wisconsin Regent resigns over state immigration politics
October 25, 2007
ImmigrationProf Blog: Immigrant of the Day: Jose E. Martinez (Dominican Republic)
You’d be surprised to find out who was, or is, ‘illegal’
October 16, 2007
A Mayor With a Tough Stance on Immigration Is on Both Sides Now
Minuteman director Al Garza explains group’s immigration mission – (hate or love -> be informed)
September 9, 2007
For undocumented worker, getting to America only half the battle – An undocumented Guatemalan who lost an arm in T accident still believes he can earn enough here to build a big, new home for his family
August 27, 2007
A Strong, but Divisive, Voice for Immigrants – Ricardo Juarez
August 21, 2007
Adios and good riddance, Elvira Arellano – Felon with huge sense of entitlement mocked law, gave immigrants stigma – Esther J. Cepeda
July 30, 2007
Interview with John Trasviña chief of Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) in San Antonio
July 27, 2007
One-on-One with Jim Gonzalez, Chair of the Latino Policy Coalition
July 23, 2007
Living in the shadows: An illegal immigrant tells what life is like and why he’s going home
July 11, 2007
Longtime Advocate for Immigrants Now Faces Deportation – Victor Toro
July 9, 2007
Kansas Hispanic activist says he’ll return to Mexico
June 12, 2007
Popular disc jockey goes to Washington with 1 million letters – Eduardo “Piolin” Sotelo
U of M professor to bike 8,500 miles across North America to study attitudes and perceptions of modern immigration
May 8, 2007
A border agent and immigrant defies stereotypes
February 13, 2007
Respected immigrant businessman (Tomas Contreras) held at border because of ‘89 drug ticket – (you should read this one) – Madison, Wisconsin
January 22, 2007
Taking the reins in immigration debate – Zoe Lofgren
January 18, 2007
Small-Firm Lawyer Hosts Spanish TV Show to Explain Law – Ralph Perales’ ‘Leyes Cotidianas’ airs on Atlanta’s WPBA at 10 a.m. on Sundays
December 21, 2006
Hard work pays off
December 11, 2006
Poor workers scrimp, send money home
December 7, 2006
Advocate for immigrants will be honored with city award – Magdaleno Rose-Avila – Seattle, Washington
December 3, 2006
2 years later, deported Mexican dreams of return to U.S.
November 30, 2006
Feds move to deport Norcross state senator’s wife – Georgia
November 15, 2006
Boy’s plea moves Mexican congress – Saul Arellano
November 13, 2006
Heartache can await couples when one partner is here illegally
November 2, 2006
Writer, Ruben Navarrette Jr., tells Fresno audience of immigration debate’s ‘hypocrisy’ – California
October 10, 2006
Man plans border walk to protest U.S.-Mexico fence
Deportation to Mexico approaches for sculptor from Utah
October 4, 2006
Immigration activist’s son delivers letter to White House
October 3, 2006
Immigrant’s son to lobby on her behalf in capital – Saul Arellano in Washington DC
October 1, 2006
Judge Dismisses Pastor’s Lawsuit for Immigration Activist, Elvira Arellano – Chicago, Illinois
September 26, 2006
For Mexican, bid to succeed in US is over – Francisco Javier Serrano story ends
September 11, 2006
Immigration laws separate Mexican mother from dying son in Texas
September 6, 2006
Judge denies restraining order for immigration activist (Elvira Arellano in Chicago, Illinois)
September 5, 2006
The Summer of the Death of Hilario Guzman (I haven’t had the time to read this long, long story but … I will)
August 31, 2006
The Hispanic voice behind Illinois Minuteman Project
August 18, 2006
Latina Lista: People Want to Know How to Help Chicago Mother Threatened with Deportation
August 17, 2006
Latina Lista: The First of Many Showdowns to Come Between Immigration Officials and Undocumented Parents who Won’t be Separated from their Children
August 16, 2006
Diary of a Border Crossing
Migrant woman achieves dream
Immigration Activist, Elvira Arellano, Seeks Sanctuary In Church in Chicago, Illinois.
August 13, 2006
For illegal workers, the ride to work could end in deportation. Bald Head Island, North Carolina
August 10, 2006
Superheroes: Invisibles No Más
August 8, 2006
Immigration activist faces deportation in Chicago, Illinois
July 31, 2006
6 + 4 = 1 Tenuous Existence
July 25, 2006
Mexican girl dies trying to cross Arizona desert
July 20, 2006
Immigrant believes in American dream. Ignacio Cisneros came to the U.S. in 1954 and has worked to build his own business. Permian Basin of West Texas
July 9, 2006
With immigration, Salazar steps into limelight. Colorado
Hispanic immigrants pursue the promise of prosperity and freedom while struggling with issues of assimilation and citizenship. Kingston, North Carolina
June 29, 2006
Local immigrants share their American dreams in Pennsylvania
June 21, 2006
Utahn to assist immigrants
June 19, 2006
New US pastures lure immigrants
Here Illegally, Working Hard and Paying Taxes – New York Times
June 14, 2006
Area Anthropologist A “Hot Commodity’. Professor Researches, Discusses Valley’s Latino Immigration in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley
May 21, 2006
Abandoned: the Mexican orphans of the rush to cross US border
Give and take across the border / 1 in 7 Mexican workers migrate. Most send money home.
May 16, 2006
Immigrants’ kids, wives stage protest over their arrests in Ohio
May 12, 2006
Naturalized musicians support immigrants but keep a conciliatory tone
May 9, 2006
THE FEARFUL IMMIGRANTS NEXT DOOR. Millions in the U.S. illegally are respected longtime residents who are suddenly facing calamity. Meet some of them.
May 5, 2006
Brewster day laborer to return to Guatemala. Pennsylvania
May 4, 2006
‘A good life’ One of Aurora’s first Hispanic immigrants turns 105 today. Illinois
April 22, 2006
The Return of the Nativo. Lopez rises from political graveyard to lead immigrants again””but will he harm more than heal?
April 17, 2006
Immigration Marchers: Profiles. Salt Lake City, Utah
April 16, 2006
Now, a Latino voice against immigration demonstrators in Arizona
April 14, 2006
Dual-citizen singer Lila Downs discusses the immigration debate
April 13, 2006
La Queen Sucia: “Illegals” in the U.S. Military in Iraq. I don’t know if this is true, but if it is….
Immigrant’s life makes case for compromise
April 12, 2006
JuanGa Supports The Struggle » VivirLatino
April 11, 2006
Faces, voices in the protest crowd | ajc.com
April 10, 2006
Hispanic leader, Janet Murguia, advocates balance in immigration reform
April 6, 2006
‘CRIMINAL’ HILL (Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton) RIPS ALIEN BILL
March 20, 2006
Activist gives her voice to immigrant causes. Wisconsin
March 10, 2006
Spanish-language DJ, Rafael Pulido – El Pistolero, spurs downtown rally in Chicago, Illinois
March 7, 2006
Latino Immigration Reformers
February 22, 2006
A pickup truck carrying 19 illegal immigrants from Mexico crashed on a rural highway after a wheel came off, killing three and injuring 16, authorities said. Kansas
November 29, 2005
Advocate for reform of immigration laws has a complex story
November 10, 2005
Proud patriot began as illegal immigrant
October 26, 2005
Fuentes cites contributions of migrants, urges altruism Pilgrims were undocumented aliens, he says
October 17, 2005
Cuban exile from Miami chosen for Immigration job
October 7, 2005
Illegal immigrant turned millionaire fighting to change border laws
September 28, 2005
A Soft Right for Talk Radio on Kilgore and Immigration
July 27, 2005
Ray Ybarra’s office is a decrepit brick storefront six blocks from Mexico in Douglas, Ariz., the historic border town where Ybarra was born. Now 26, Ybarra took a sabbatical from his final year of law school at Stanford University to come back to Douglas to work for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) monitoring anti-immigration militants in the southeastern Arizona badlands.
