Immigration + Nebraska Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

August 27, 2009

Health care, immigration, energy and other issues were among the topics of discussion as U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., met on Friday with members of the Grand Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

December 17, 2008

Nebraska revisa leyes de inmigración – Critican al Congreso reforma inconclusa

October 15, 2008

Immigrants integral to Nebraska state economy, UNO study finds – If immigrants vanished and weren’t replaced in three of its key industries, Nebraska would lose 78,000 jobs, including some filled by U.S.-born workers. Production throughout the state would drop nearly 9 percent, or by $13.5 billion.

August 19, 2008

Fremont Leaders Continuing Push For Immigration Law – Nebraska

July 30, 2008

Fremont’s City Council voted to kill a proposal targeting illegal immigration at the end of a hearing that drew more than 1,000 people. – Nebraska

July 21, 2008

Immigration frustration stokes fury in Fremont – Nebraska – (exacerbated by the influx of workers with different customs, language and skin tone!)

July 14, 2008

Proposed Law to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out of Nebraska Town Causes Uproar

June 10, 2008

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office and a state commission that fights housing discrimination have reached a deal on how to handle cases involving illegal immigrants.

May 5, 2008

Many Mexicans long ago assimilated into new lives in Nebraska, Iowa

May 1, 2008

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning refuses to sue for immigrants’ fair housing rights

April 25, 2008

Refusal to investigate housing complaints for illegal immigrants an ‘embarrassment,’ EOC says – Nebraska

April 24, 2008

National immigrant groups blast Bruning for position – Nebraska

March 10, 2008

Penalties for hiring illegal immigrants advance in Legislature – Nebraska

January 24, 2008

Employers could be sued for cost of educating illegal immigrants – Nebraska

January 23, 2008

Illegal Immigration Fight Heats Up in Lincoln – Nebraska

January 22, 2008

Heineman Under Fire For Illegal Immigration Bill – Nebraska

January 8, 2008

Proposed immigration bill may hurt ag industry – Nebraska

January 7, 2008

State Agencies Would Have To Check Immigration Status – Nebraska

January 4, 2008

Bill would target benefits for illegal immigrants – Nebraska

December 13, 2007

Economy has recovered, but fears linger – Grand Island – (about last year’s swift raids)

November 13, 2007

Study to Determine Economic Impact of Immigrants – Nebraska

March 19, 2007

New immigration court planned for Omaha

January 14, 2007

Swift workers live in fear since raid – Nebraska

December 27, 2006

Minutemen want to punish employers hiring illegal immigrants – Nebraska

December 22, 2006

Immigrants may be key to labor shortage – Nebraska

December 19, 2006

Vigils held to share families’ concerns about raids – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 17, 2006

Rampant Fear Drives Business Down in Latino Community – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 15, 2006

Hispanic leaders unite to stem rumors – Grand Island, Nebraska

Hispanic churches and United Way lend help – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 14, 2006

Local woman says ICE raid separated children from parents – Grand Island, Nebraska

Fallout from plant raids could hit cattle markets – Grand Island, Nebraska

Business down, fear up – Grand Island, Nebraska (the ripple effect of a raid in a smaller town)

Immigrant raid has negative effect on businesses – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 13, 2006

Grand Island Police Refuse To Help With Raid – Nebraska

Swift raid negatively impacts plant operations and workers – Grand Island, Nebraska

Union seeks injunction on behalf of impacted workers (in raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Anger swells over raid in G.I. – Effects on families, timing of raid on Hispanic religious holiday add to distrust – Grand Island, Nebraska

Superintendent emphasizes school safety, routine (after raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Social service agencies evaluating possible role (after raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Immigrant workers the backbone of states ag labor force – Nebraska

Families React to Swift Raid – Nebraska

Interactive Map of ICE Raids on Swift & Company Meat Packing Plants in Six States

December 6, 2006

State policy must be more welcoming to immigrants if Iowa and two other Midwest states are to thrive economically – Nebraska y Minnesota