Top Stories + Pennsylvania Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

June 17, 2009

2 teens get jail time in Mexican’s beating death – received 7 to 23 months for their roles in the beating death of 25-year-old Luis Ramirez

December 3, 2008

Philadelphia judge on Obama’s short list for HUD secretary – Nelson Diaz

September 9, 2008

Answers still lacking in Shenandoah – Pennsylvania

July 27, 2008

According to reports from WNEP-TV and the Associated Press three white Schuylkill County teens are charged with the beating death of a Hispanic man nearly two weeks ago. All are from well-known families in Shenandoah and some are on the high school football team. One of the teens charged is a Bloomsburg University student.

July 24, 2008

Luis Ramirez was beaten to death last week by a group of white teenagers yelling racial slurs in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Despite eyewitness testimony, no charges have been filed. Democracy Now speaks with Arielle Garcia, a friend of Ramirez who witnessed the attack.

April 2, 2008

Immigration Issues End a Pennsylvania Grower’s Season

March 28, 2008

Judge rules: Learn English or go to jail – The three will have to pass test in a year — or serve two years if they fail – Pennsylvania

February 7, 2008

Federal judges split on local crackdowns on illegal immigration – Pennsylvania vs Missouri decisions??

October 18, 2007

Pennsylvania bill intends to stop aid for illegal aliens

October 10, 2007

Report criticizes Hazleton immigrant crackdown

September 26, 2007

Those ‘aliens’ are everywhere – Pennsylvania’s “Alien Invasion PA” report – (I wish you could see me rolling my eyes)

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

July 26, 2007

Decision Day: Judge expected to rule on Illegal Immigration Relief Act today – Hazleton’

July 11, 2007

Murder Case Fails Against Immigrants in Pennsylvania City – Hazleton, Pennsylvannia

May 16, 2007

No más for Spanish station; rock now plays at 104.5 – (Clear Channel’s Rumba off the air in Philadelphia)

April 5, 2007

Lack of immigrants fuels population decline – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 19, 2007

Last week, opponents of Hazleton’s illegal immigration ordinance told their side of the story. Now Hazleton gets its turn in court

March 15, 2007

No data on immigrants, mayor admits – Hazleton’s Lou Barletta testifies on city’s ordinance on illegals.

March 12, 2007

Hazleton, Pa., defends its illegal immigrant crackdown against opponents in court

March 11, 2007

Pennsylvania town to defend illegal immigrant crackdown at trial – Hazleton