Eye Openers + Virginia Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 11, 2009
Lawsuit targets immigration enforcement – Racial profiling alleged in Salvadoran’s arrest in Frederick
Republicans still hard-pressed for minority support – Despite his efforts to reach out to black, Hispanic, Asian and other minority groups in his campaign for governor, Robert F. McDonnell’s decisive victory Tuesday in Virginia was largely the result of his overwhelming support among white voters.
November 7, 2009
George Mason University Study Shows Deep Anti-Immigration Sentiment in Pockets of Prince William County
October 2, 2009
On Thursday, the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced a nearly $1 million endowed scholarship in Samuel R. Bowman’s name to help educate local Hispanic students. – Virginia
October 1, 2009
Slaying spurs seminars for Latino workers – Norfolk, Virginia
July 20, 2009
Hispanic Job Fair Attracts Thousands – More than 4,000 people packed the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond for “La Feria de la Oportunidad”, sponsored by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
June 16, 2009
In a new report, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)—an anti-immigrant hate group – Takes Aim at Virginia’s Immigrants and Children
May 7, 2009
Many Montgomery County Latino Teens In Crisis, Say Leaders, Survey Graduation Rates Lower Than in Other Groups – Virginia
November 17, 2008
Sheriff: Fairfax County Deputies Denied Immigration Training Immigration agency allegedly rejects Fairfax application
October 23, 2008
A new report released today shows the Hispanic community in Frederick County, Virginia, has more than quadrupled since 2000, and has the fastest-growing Hispanic population of any other county in the nation.
September 25, 2008
The City of Manassas and the Manassas school system reached a settlement with the Equal Rights Center this week, almost a year after the District-based organization filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it unfairly targeted Hispanics while enforcing zoning codes meant to curb overcrowding. – Virginia
Immigration polarizes small-town America – Some communities are angry about immigration, but the candidates aren’t spending much time on the topic.
September 8, 2008
A large pro-immigrant billboard in Old Town Manassas is being dismantled before a court hearing could have forced a man to remove it from his property. – Virginia
August 10, 2008
Holding suspected illegal immigrants in jail in Prince William County has cost nearly $800,000 more than expected in the previous fiscal year, officials said.
July 15, 2008
Reward offered for arrest in anti-Hispanic graffiti case – Suffolk, Virginia – (photo of: “Latinos Go Home”)
July 14, 2008
Virginia Latinos seen as swing vote
June 23, 2008
New Policy On Illegal Immigrants Questioned – ACLU Seeks Files From Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
June 17, 2008
Arlington Schools Candidacy Captures Latino Imagination – Virginia
May 13, 2008
Predicted ESOL Savings Debated – 760 Students Left Prince William Schools – Virginia
April 30, 2008
Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks – Police Officers Can Question Crime Suspects About Their Residency Only After They Are Arrested
April 22, 2008
A New View of Vacant Houses – Immigrant Crackdown Changing Block for the Better, Pr. William Pair Say
April 16, 2008
Police Worry Immigrants’ Help in Cases Will Dry Up (after new immigration law) – Virginia
March 13, 2008
Crackdown on Illegal Immigration Quiets Soccer Fields in Prince William – Virginia
Prince William sees exodus of Hispanics – Virginia
March 9, 2008
Officials Fear Illegal Immigrants Won’t Respond To School Census – Northern Virginia
February 13, 2008
Illegals Risk Deportation to … Pay Taxes?
February 6, 2008
Funding for Illegal Immigrant Crackdown – Prince William County, Virginia is now trying to figure out how they are going to pay for the Illegal Immigration reforms they passed
January 11, 2008
Virginia legislature to target illegals – More than 100 bills proposing reforms in the way that the state handles illegal aliens have been introduced in the first two days of the General Assembly!
January 7, 2008
State lawmakers lining up on immigration bills – Virginia
December 9, 2007
Virginia businesses unite to fight illegals – (illegal is not a noun) – (the title should read ‘to fight illegal immigration crackdowns’)
November 13, 2007
Virginia Crime Commission Approves Crack Down On Illegal Immigrants
October 31, 2007
Policing the Barrios – As crime increases in the Hispanic community, Richmond Police find a way to reach out. – their outreach program has become a model for success – Virginia
