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)