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

November 21, 2009

ICE audit plan for employers includes El Paso, draws criticism from rights group

November 18, 2009

Hundreds of defendants awaiting trial for violent crimes in Dallas County have been deported by federal immigration officials and then set free in their home countries. – The practice goes back to at least 1991 and includes the release of murder, kidnapping and child rape suspects.

November 11, 2009

Reporting for the Big Bend Sentinel, Sterry Butcher reported on the US Department of Homeland Security’s new mass deportation program taking place in Presidio, Texas.

November 10, 2009

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 5, 2009

Mixed impressions inside the poll numbers – Texans on immigration

November 2, 2009

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 28, 2009

Pobre Pecos, Pobres Presos—Justicia Penal para los Inmigrantes en el Condado de Reeves en Texas

October 17, 2009

The Homeland Security Department said Friday that it has revamped pacts that allow for greater cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement in 55 states and cities, including Carrollton and Farmers Branch.

September 21, 2009

One Home Owners Association checking legal status before allowing new residents in neighborhood

Tension flares over ID requirement at Grand Prairie mobile home park – Texas

September 1, 2009

Rio Grande Valley sheriffs ponder federal immigration enforcement program – 287(g)

July 28, 2009

The administration of President Barack Obama is vastly expanding a federal effort begun under President George W. Bush to identify and deport illegal immigrants held in local jails known as Secure Communities. But in Houston where the effort got a trial start eight months ago, people on each side of the immigration debate have found fault with it.

July 16, 2009

In first year, Texas’ $2 million Webcam border watch nets just 11 arrests

April 7, 2009

Texas Mayor Caught in Deportation Furor – Mayor Herbert Gears of Irving

March 15, 2009

Tour aiming to change immigration policy stops in Dallas

December 29, 2008

Tensions rise with U.S.-Mexican border fence – As construction crews have moved into El Paso, a working-class, largely Hispanic city of 600,000 in Texas’ western corner, emotions have intensified.

December 5, 2008

Twenty-one Guatemalan immigrants told authorities they were abducted from a Texas smuggler’s safehouse and threatened, beaten and in some cases raped.

El Paso to Obama: Tear Down That Wall

November 18, 2008

Cárcel de Texas deja libres a miles de inmigrantes

November 12, 2008

Critics cry foul over DPS license checkpoint plan – Some lawmakers say stops would unfairly target illegal immigrants – Texas

November 11, 2008

Dallas immigration officials say illegal immigrant arrests up 21 percent in 2008

November 10, 2008

Hopes for immigration reform high after Obama’s victory

October 6, 2008

Make No Mistake : ICE Raid of Citizen Latina Wasn’t a Mistake -A Port Isabel woman who has been a U.S. citizen for 40 years has immigration agents storm into her house.

September 22, 2008

blankFarmers Branch, Texas Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Is Blocked While Challenge Continues

September 9, 2008

Dallas suburb’s move on illegal immigration being fought – Measure to keep illegal immigrants in Farmers Branch from housing has some seeking restraining order

September 3, 2008

Opponents of a Dallas suburb’s latest effort to force out illegal immigrants filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to stop a city ban on apartment and home rentals to tenants who can’t prove they are legally in the country. – Farmers Branch

August 23, 2008

Undocumented Immigrant Upset After Arrest At Car Dealership – Irving, Texas

August 11, 2008

As Valley border fence work begins, questions resurface – Feds take steps to make sure only legal workers build barriers

August 7, 2008

Illegal workers get help from fund – Group assists in posting bond for immigrants held in ICE raids – Houston

July 29, 2008

Border wall questioned after Dolly South Texas officials want government to first rebuild levees in Valley

July 23, 2008

Border Patrol NOT Checking Documentation of Valley Evacuees – Texas

July 22, 2008

Hurricane potential off S. Texas coast leaves some wondering if Border Patrol will make good on threat to screen for undocumented (Latina Lista)

July 16, 2008

Lone Star State Young Voters Talk Immigration

Border fence lawsuit will be heard in federal court in El Paso

July 13, 2008

Marchers pray for immigration reform, end to border fence – El Paso

June 24, 2008

Immigration activists content with recommendations to city – Austin

June 19, 2008

Cuban immigrants reach Texas after being snatched by gunmen in Mexico

June 3, 2008

Illegal immigration issue surfaces in race for League City mayor – Candidate wants to address how illegal immigrants are handled by police – Texas

Immigrants face hurricane dilemma – (more on the Border Patrol and hurricane evacuation)

June 2, 2008

Cooking up a storm in Farmers Branch

May 29, 2008

Texas cities join suit against Mexico border fence

Judge rejects Farmers Branch ordinance on renting to illegal immigrants

May 21, 2008

Hurricanes, Citizenship, and the Makings of an Unnatural Disaster

May 20, 2008

When fleeing deadly hurricanes in S. Texas, Border Patrol agents say undocumented won’t be allowed to evacuate (Latina Lista)

New Texas Mayor Wants the Expulsion of Undocumented Immigrants to be a Town Project (Latina Lista)

May 12, 2008

New mayor says top priority is ridding Carrollton of illegal immigrants – Dallas suburb

May 7, 2008

Border fence is a “racist thing,” says Brownsville mayor

Immigration issues likely to increase voter turnout in Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Irving

May 5, 2008

Illegal immigration could shake up Lewisville council races – Texas

Fewer immigration marchers rally in Dallas, U.S. – (More than 100 marchers in Dallas!)

May 1, 2008

Mexican Consulate To Visit Mt. Pleasant After ICE Raids

April 30, 2008

Annual study finds Houstonians’ attitudes sour toward immigration

April 28, 2008

Calderón: ‘Mexico appreciates you … Mexico misses you’

Nun who led civil rights march in Dallas leaving for Mexico – Sister Consuelo Tovar

‘Universal story’ told in film of immigrant deaths – ‘19 Victoria’ documents horrors using unconventional style – (short film on immigration)

April 24, 2008

Labor leaders meet to discuss Mexican immigrant workers’ rights – Dallas

April 22, 2008

Texas lawmakers study immigration crackdown – again

April 16, 2008

Man gets 30 years for immigrants’ deaths – Texas

April 15, 2008

Chertoff’s waiver of 30 laws sends wrong signal to young voters about the value of the vote (Latina Lista)

From the mouth of Babs: Texas border resident speaks about life along the Rio Grande (Latina Lista)

April 10, 2008

Assault Over Immigration Poster Refuted – + video link – (this Texas middle school incident was picked up by many bloggers and other sites but I held back for some reason – now I am glad I did)

March 9, 2008

Immigration crackdowns in Irving, Farmers Branch followed rise in Latino students – Texas

February 20, 2008

Illegal immigration is crux of Dallas conference – National Council of Jewish Women hopes to produce report for city

National Guardsman gets 3 years for smuggling illegal immigrants – Texas

Obama in San Antonio: immigration shouldn’t be “political football”

February 18, 2008

Mayoral races in Irving and Farmers Branch may put immigration policies to the test

February 14, 2008

Oklahoma’s crackdown on illegal immigration draws Texas lawmakers’ interest

February 12, 2008

Sheriff’s hopefuls want jail to check for illegal immigrants – Dallas County

Illegal immigration tops Irving campaign issues – Texas

Perry says fencing the entire Texas-Mexico border “not the answer”

February 11, 2008

Artist Humberto Saenz deals with immigration in Irving exhibit ‘The Réel’ -Texas

February 6, 2008

U.S. threatens to sue over access to UT Brownsville campus for border fence – Regents to discuss issue today after campus president refused to allow surveys.

February 4, 2008

Illegal immigrants come to Texas from inside the U.S. as other states pass tough laws

January 29, 2008

Farmers Branch asks judge to rule on new house rental ordinance – Texas

Former Mexican foreign minister speaks at University of Texas at San Antonio – Jorge Castañeda to discuss his new book, “Ex Mex: From Migrants to Immigrants”

January 28, 2008

Employers wary of policing immigration – As pressure builds and owners eye bottom line, they want to limit their enforcement role – Texas

Did You Know? Between 8 percent and 9 percent of the Texas workforce is estimated to be in the country illegally, according to an analysis of 2005 U.S. Census data by the nonpartisan Pew Hispanic Center

January 23, 2008

Farmers Branch bans illegal immigrants from renting houses – Houses added to ban for illegal migrants; foes say courts will step in again

January 22, 2008

Farmers Branch leaders to take another try on rental ban – Texas

Round Two: Farmers Branch Vs. Illegal Immigrants

January 17, 2008

Judge orders city to give up land for fence study – Eagle Pass, Texas

January 15, 2008

Irving ISD foresees drop in enrollment – (can you guess why?)

January 8, 2008

Georgetown may require contractors to prove workers are legal – Texas

Choice of “Illegal Immigrant” as Texan of the Year makes little sense – Latina Lista

January 7, 2008

Dallas paper under fire for its “Texan of the Year” – (in case you missed it, I posted about this last week – the illegal immigrant was chosen – now the nastiness has begun)

January 4, 2008

Undercover Operation Cracked Illegal Alien Network – Dallas

December 14, 2007

One Texas Newspaper Bucks the State Trend of Common Sense to Endorse a Border Fence (Latina Lista)

December 11, 2007

Seeking Asylum: Law faculty, students at Immigration Clinic work to free detained families at controversial facility

December 10, 2007

Giving a strong voice to illegal immigrants – Dallas attorney throws resources of firm into battles with Farmers Branch, Irving

December 5, 2007

Arrests of illegal immigrants double in Dallas-Fort Worth

December 3, 2007

Dallas immigration officials cracking down on those who ignore deportation orders

November 28, 2007

Irving mom’s dilemma: dad deported, kids ‘are from here’ – Texas

November 15, 2007

Irving police arrest activist Carlos Quintanilla

Dallas Business Helps Sponsor Irving Boycott

November 13, 2007

Detention center workers charged in scheme to smuggle immigrants – Texas

November 4, 2007

Irving jail sees sharp decline in illegal immigrants – Texas

October 18, 2007

Anti-immigration Hispanics speak out – Irving, Texas

October 15, 2007

Court refuses to throw out Farmers Branch lawsuit – Texas

October 14, 2007

Guest Voz: Irving Latina Community Leader Shares Her Perspective on Police Abuse of CAP Program (Latina Lista)

Ex-Mexico President Fox criticizes Irving’s immigration stance – Texas

Texan mayors threaten court to stop border fence

Passionate protesters on both sides of immigration debate turn out in Irving – Opponents of illegal immigrant crackdown outnumber supporters

Even allies divided in Irving’s immigration fight – United in opposition to migrant policy, one group gets aggressive while other urges dialogue – Texas

October 11, 2007

Oppenheim: Immigration showdown in Texas

March to target immigration reform – San Antonio

Illegal immigrants make up 11% of Irving’s arrest total

Irving illegal immigrants’ charges are mostly misdemeanors

Plans In The Works For Immigration March In Irving – Texas

October 9, 2007

The Mess Congress Made: Immigration inaction is fueling Irving panic – Texas

October 8, 2007

Hispanics in Irving feeling disheartened – Immigration stance affecting citizens’ comfort level, too

October 4, 2007

Deportation fears reaching schools – Irving parents withdrawing kids, may keep them out – Texas

September 27, 2007

Like so many others, he didn’t make it past ranch – Young Honduran quietly buried at Laredo cemetery

Hundreds protest Irving’s rise in deportations – Texas

QUOTE: “We’re not just hurting people driving without driver’s licenses,” said Luis DeLaGarza, a political consultant who helped organize the rally. “We are hurting the economy in Irving. We need to have immigration reform.”

September 25, 2007

Specs for Texas-Mexico Border Fence Finalized (Latina Lista)

Did You Know? More than 300 illegal immigrants are being deported every month from the city of Irving, Texas

Consuls say Irving overzealous, but mayor defends crackdown on illegal immigrants – Texas

September 18, 2007

12 illegal immigrants found working at Fort Bliss – Texas

September 11, 2007

Texas Valley Protesters Celebrate One More Protest Against Border Wall (Latina Lista)

August 29, 2007

Visiting Mexico City to drum up business for Texas, Gov. Rick Perry criticized the U.S. Congress for failing to make progress on the immigration reform.

August 21, 2007

The border: El Paso in the middle

August 13, 2007

DPS tracked troopers encounters with illegal immigrants – Dallas

July 30, 2007

Interview with John Trasviña chief of Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) in San Antonio

July 24, 2007

274 illegal immigrants arrested in federal roundup – Dallas

July 19, 2007

Dallas sees 80% rise in citizenship applications

Pilgrim’s Pride reportedly laying off illegal workers – Nacogdoches, Texas

July 17, 2007

Immigrants allegations to be examined – Irving, Texas

July 16, 2007

Mexicans, Texans join to protest border wall

July 1, 2007

Mexican journalist booted out of Texas anti-immigrant rally

June 25, 2007

Nation’s first church-based immigration ministry announced in Austin – ISAAC: Immigration Service and Aid Center

June 24, 2007

Bush’s immigration stance has Midland roots

June 21, 2007

Farmers Branch law can’t be enforced, for now

June 12, 2007

Texas Guardsmen charged with transporting illegal immigrants

May 22, 2007

Judge halts enforcement of rental ban against illegal immigrants – Farmers Branch, Texas

May 21, 2007

Dozens at meeting oppose ‘unworkable’ immigration reform bill – San Antonio

May 15, 2007

Group seeks to block Farmers Branch immigrant ordinance

May 13, 2007

Illegal immigrants lose in Farmers Branch vote

May 3, 2007

Texas Officials: U.S.-Mexico Wall Not Wanted

April 30, 2007

Farmers Branch voting on leases to immigrants

April 29, 2007

Immigration set to boost Texas, Florida Republicans

April 16, 2007

Farmers Branch leaders not conceding regrets over immigrant measure

April 12, 2007

Immigration debate erupts at the University of Texas at San Antonio

April 10, 2007

Seminar examines 2006 immigration protests – University of Houston

April 8, 2007

Immigrant students use writing to open a window into their world – Houston

Undocumented work force is highly important to the state economy – Texas

April 3, 2007

Dallas mayor hopefuls agree on migrant issue

April 2, 2007

Immigration, education big concerns for Hispanic festival celebrants – Waco, Texas

March 28, 2007

Most immigration bills before Legislature likely unconstitutional – Texas

March 21, 2007

Texas deputy who shot at fleeing illegal immigrants gets prison

March 14, 2007

Detained immigrants in Texas, Massachusetts seek single voice

March 12, 2007

A husband’s deportation leaves his U.S.-born wife, kids in limbo

March 9, 2007

Is the immigration debate fueling violence against Hispanics?

February 27, 2007

Texas talks tough on illegal immigrants

February 16, 2007

Largest business association joins immigration debate – The Texas Association of Business, Hispanic groups agree state has no place in reform, measures

February 15, 2007

46 Illegal Immigrants, 9 Smugglers Found and Arrested in Locked House – Houston

February 5, 2007

Border Policy’s Success Strains Resources – Tent City in Texas Among Immigrant Holding Sites Drawing Criticism

February 2, 2007

2nd Migrant March will get personal – Migrant March II – San Diego to Brownsville and back

February 1, 2007

Immigration Raid Nets 53 in Texas

January 31, 2007

Vote Keeps Illegal Immigrants In Detention Center – Children who aren’t charged with any type of crime will remain behind bars in Williamson County. – Texas

January 30, 2007

Mexican Consulate says police profiled illegal immigrants – Texas

January 26, 2007

Proposed Immigration Bill Denies Kids Citizenship – Texas

January 25, 2007

Dallas Suburb Amends Its Ban on Renting to Illegal Immigrants – Farmers Branch

January 21, 2007

Immigration not just a fed issue – Texas

January 19, 2007

Farmers Branch council revising rental law – Texas

January 18, 2007

In Texas, a city divided over illegal immigration – Farmers Branch

January 12, 2007

Judge sidelines rent law for immigrants – Farmers Branch, Texas

January 11, 2007

Jury deliberations in Texas illegal immigrant smuggling deaths case to resume next week

Illegal immigrants may see tuition hike – Legislation would end Texas’ pioneering law granting in-state rate, financial aid

January 8, 2007

Farmers Branch businesses sue city over edict

January 7, 2007

Rein it in: Texas legislators should weigh illegal immigrants economic role ”” and refuse to fall into a culture war

January 3, 2007

Immigration sure to be front-and-center topic – Texas (good overview for the state)

December 28, 2006

Work visas scarce for unskilled laborers

December 27, 2006

Dallas suburb sued over law banning rentals to illegal immigrants – Farmers Branch

December 20, 2006

Fear and Hope in Immigrant’s Furtive Existence – San Antonio

December 15, 2006

Video from Cactus, Texas

ID theft charges mount in Swift immigration raids – 53 from Texas plant face counts; union seeks counsel for detainees

December 14, 2006

A day later, Cactus in quiet shock – One the towns where the raids occured Tuesday – Texas

Readers sound off on immiration raid – in Amarillo, Texas newspaper

December 13, 2006

Residents question legality of Farmers Branch law – Texas

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

December 7, 2006

Latina Lista: Texas Lawmaker Takes Illegal Immigration Reform to New Lows

Gov. Perry assails some limits on migrants – Texas