Top Stories + Virginia Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 5, 2009
Low Latino voter turnout in NJ and VA elections reveal a return to the old ways
November 28, 2008
Virginia, known for some of the nation’s toughest policies on illegal immigration, appears to be abandoning its hard-line approach as state officials consider proposals to help foreign-born residents assimilate, including increasing the number of English classes.
September 10, 2008
Fewer than 2% of people charged with crimes in Prince William County since the well-publicized crackdown on illegal immigration began in March have turned out to be undocumented, Police Chief Charlie T. Deane told county supervisors yesterday.
July 14, 2008
Hispanic Radio Hits Rough Wave – Ads Decline With Lagging Economy
July 10, 2008
A Hispanic Population in Decline – Illegal Immigrant Policy Alters Prince William County on Many Levels – Virginia
May 27, 2008
Prince William’s county sees signs of change amid crackdown
April 28, 2008
Northern Virginia Hit With Cost Of School Migration – Pr. William Policies Drive Immigrants To Inner Suburbs
April 21, 2008
An Illegal Immigrant’s Legal Paradox – Paying Child Support Means Breaking the Law
March 28, 2008
In North Virginia, a Latino Community Unravels
March 18, 2008
The University of Uncertainty – Virginia Children of Illegal Immigrants Lack In-State Status – (students – US Citizens – have to prove that parents are in this country legally – wtf!)
January 31, 2008
On Virginia House Panel, a Stampede Against Illegal Immigration
January 30, 2008
Group Links Gang Activity in Virginia to Illegal Immigrants – (the biased think tank, The Center for Immigration Studies, is at is again)
January 17, 2008
A Republican state senator from Fairfax County has introduced a proposal that would allow a boss to fire employees who don’t speak English in the workplace, which would make them ineligible for unemployment benefits. – Virginia
November 15, 2007
Fishing company accused of hiring 126 illegal immigrants – Newport News, Virginia – (fined $7 million)
November 4, 2007
Immigration Debate Goes Digital – Prince William County’s illegal immigration debate has now reached YouTube
October 24, 2007
Poll Finds Immigration Debate Key Issue Among Virginia Voters
October 22, 2007
New Fear Leads Both Legal, Illegal Latinos To Leave Prince William County
October 17, 2007
In Prince William, a Vote of Unanimous Cowardice – (Virginia county cuts services to ‘illegals’)
October 16, 2007
Thousands turn out for immigration vote – Prince William County, Virginia
October 8, 2007
Immigrant policies could hurt housing market – In Prince William County, some Hispanic families have been walking away from their homes.
August 28, 2007
Latinos Launch Economic Boycott – Resolution Leads Many to Shop Outside Prince William County – Virginia
July 18, 2007
Loudoun Approves Measure Targeting Illegal Immigrants – (another county in Virginia)
June 27, 2007
Virginia’s HIV Campaign Is Targeted at Hispanics
May 3, 2007
Hispanic fest canceled; sponsors feared a raid – Colonial Beach, Virginia
February 15, 2007
Virginia Mother Becomes Symbol on Immigration – Leticia Alonso-Silva
January 31, 2007
Virginia House Approves Bill On Illegal Immigration (We are becoming a patchwork country)