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

November 10, 2009

Members of a Guatemalan family living in Marin County are now separated by thousands of miles after immigration officials deported the parents of three children overnight. – California

November 9, 2009

Iraq war veteran’s wife spared deportation – Frances Barrios, who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child, receives humanitarian parole and can stay in Los Angeles and apply for a green card. Her husband suffers from post-traumatic stress.

November 7, 2009

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Symposium: San Francisco’s Role in Shaping National Immigration Policy – November 9, 2009

November 5, 2009

Coalition calls for public oversight in new San Bernardino 287(g) agreement

October 30, 2009

San Francisco mayor vetoes new city sanctuary law

October 12, 2009

Latinos march in Indio for immigration reform – California

October 9, 2009

U.S. Shifts Strategy on Illicit Work by Immigrants – (more on the American Apparel layoffs)

September 28, 2009

California Senator Cedillo Tells the Truth About Immigration Enforcement in the Obama Era

Eight neo-Nazis demonstrating against illegal immigration in Riverside left the scene after just 45 minutes when hundreds of counter-protestors shouted them down and tore up their swastika-covered flags.

September 9, 2009

Dividing or Converging? – Political Loyalties, Transnational Organizations, and the Incorporation of Latin American Immigrants in the United States – Lecture and Discussions with Alejandro Portes, Princeton University – Monday, September 21st at 4:00 PM University of Southern California

September 6, 2009

Clothing company American Apparel said Thursday it is terminating 1,600 employees at its Los Angeles operations after a government investigation into workers’ immigration status.

September 1, 2009

L.A. County supervisors agree to explore system to check immigration status of employees

August 24, 2009

Study: Immigration judge as stressed out as emergency room doctors, prison wardens

Woman facing deportation remains at Simi church – 2 years later still there – California

August 21, 2009

CHIRLA to Napolitano: we expect immediate action on immigration reform

August 5, 2009

Hostage house in Compton an example of the increasing dangers for illegal immigrants

August 3, 2009

Immigrants who flocked to the once-burgeoning Inland Empire are hard-hit in economic downturn

June 15, 2009

Computer ‘raid’ in Vernon leaves factory workers devastated – No immigration agents descended on Overhill Farms, a major food-processing plant in Vernon. No one was arrested or deported. There were no frantic scenes of desperate workers fleeing la migra through the gritty streets of the industrial suburb southeast of downtown Los Angeles. For more than 200 Overhill workers, however, the effect was devastating: All lost steady jobs last month

April 27, 2009

Facing budget concerns, non-emergency healthcare for illegal immigrants had been cut from the budgets of a few Northern California counties.

March 14, 2009

Latino leaders promote immigration reform; Baca holds ‘Family Unity’ event at church as protesters rally outside – California

March 13, 2009

The Los Angeles Superior Court and the county’s Department of Children and Family Services yesterday renewed an agreement with the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles to cooperate to provide assistance to Mexican families in pending court proceedings.

December 5, 2008

It’s looking less likely that Los Angeles voters will consider sweeping changes to the Los Angeles Police Department policy on dealing with illegal immigrants suspected of crimes.

November 19, 2008

ICE Partners With San Diego County, Seeks Presence in 3,100 Jails

November 12, 2008

Skilled immigrants a ‘brain waste’ in California’s workforce – About 300,000 college-educated legal immigrants in the state, and 1.3 million nationwide, are unemployed or working in low-level jobs because their credentials aren’t recognized here, a study finds.

November 3, 2008

Immigrants from Central and South America countries who have moved to Los Angeles say the Mexican culture is a dominant force in the U.S. city.

October 15, 2008

A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that the city’s plan to issue municipal identification cards to residents regardless of immigration status does not violate state and federal law.

September 30, 2008

Border visits no longer will be day at beach – The federal government’s effort to slam the door on illegal immigration, drug smuggling and the threat of terrorism means a new secondary fence will be built in the park, creating a 90-foot-wide no-man’s land of patrol roads and security lights that extends to the sea. – Southern California

September 29, 2008

U.S. immigration authorities said Monday they arrested more than 1,150 people in California in a three-week sweep, the state’s largest of its type since since 2003.

September 18, 2008

A state appellate court ruled on Monday that a state law granting subsidized in-state tuition rates to undocumented California college students conflicts with federal law.

September 12, 2008

51 illegal immigrants, 2 others arrested in raid at Palm Springs bakery

September 5, 2008

Federal immigration agents arrested a total of 23 people illegally working in the United States in several raids throughout the day on Wednesday. – Northern California

August 11, 2008

A group of college students in San Jose, California, is using interactive theatre to teach immigrants what to do to avoid being arrested by immigration agents.

August 7, 2008

Another California Community Colleges board member steps down – Randal Hernandez withdrawals his application for reappointment. He is the fourth to leave in the year since the panel angered Republican lawmakers by supporting illegal immigration legislation.

August 6, 2008

Una definición alternativa – Inmigración – Juan pasa nueve horas al día, de la medianoche a las nueve de la mañana, asegurándose que brille uno de los mayores centros comerciales del condado de Orange.

Una familia que pelea su caso – María Duarte, casada y madre de dos hijos, parecía tener todo perdido. Los agentes de Inmigración habían llegado a su hogar en diciembre del año pasado, se habían llevado a su esposo y a su hija de 12 años

July 26, 2008

Funcionarios de Escondido han propuesto un nuevo enfoque legal para combatir la percepción de que la ciudad, con una creciente población latina, se ha convertido en un destino para los inmigrantes indocumentados. – California

July 24, 2008

The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday called on Mayor Gavin Newsom to allow the federal agency full access to information about local inmates, saying the city should rescind its policy that prohibits ICE agents from reviewing jail logs and records.

July 21, 2008

Los Angeles Immigration Court caseload soars – And wait times are growing because the number of judges has not kept pace.

July 16, 2008

San Francisco: Sanctuary City Gone Awry

July 14, 2008

Young illegal immigrants lose their San Francisco sanctuary

Illegal LA – The Immigration Plight in Los Angeles

June 30, 2008

Feds probe San Francisco’s migrant-offender shield

June 26, 2008

LAPD won’t ask about immigration status – lawsuit thrown out

June 22, 2008

L.A. County jails to expand immigration screening

June 17, 2008

Immigration museum finds permanent residence – San Diego

June 12, 2008

Suit challenges LAPD’s policy on illegal immigrants

June 9, 2008

Overcrowding for immigrant detainees to end at Otay facility – San Diego

June 4, 2008

Border contractors jailed in illegal-immigrant case

May 29, 2008

Concerns about immigration affect attitudes about public spending, University of California – Riverside study finds

May 27, 2008

In L.A., coping with the threat of deportation – Advocates are urging illegal immigrants to make plans for issues such as bail, lawyers and child caretakers.

Immigrants Hit Hard by Governor’s Planned Medi-Cal Cuts, Changes – California

May 22, 2008

Hard-Line Policies Prompt Immigration Meetings – Escondidio, California

May 21, 2008

“New Center to Study Immigrant Integration” – Mayor Villaraigosa attends a conference featuring the announcement by USC College and the School of Policy, Planning and Develop

May 19, 2008

Immigration enforcement in California turns focus to the workplace – sacbee.com

May 15, 2008

61 illegal immigrants detained in South L.A., officials say

May 12, 2008

Anti-illegal immigration group wants San Diego highway sign

May 8, 2008

Are Immigration Authorities Going After School Children Now? – If true, then it’s hard to imagine the cruelty that resides in these people’s hearts

Berkeley students protest ICE raids – California

May 7, 2008

ICE Arrests 63 Illegal Aliens Employed by California Restaurants

ICE raids on homes panic schools, politicians – Berkeley and Oakland

May 5, 2008

Thousands march for immigrants’ rights – Los Angeles

May 1, 2008

Immigration rally to support tomato pickers – Riverside, California

Hispanics to march as debate simmers – Fresno

Greene Broillet & Wheeler Clients Hurt at the 2007 MacArthur Park Immigration Rights Rally Will Hold a Press Conference on May 1st

April 30, 2008

Bill to allow immigrants to apply for financial aid – California

April 25, 2008

Noted Mexican novelist scoffs at need for fences – Carlos Fuentes

Hundreds riot at LA detention center for illegal immigrants

April 21, 2008

Immigrant Bashing Trumps Fiscal Responsibility for California Republicans

April 14, 2008

Are Illegal Immigrants Entitled to Organ Transplants in the U.S.?

April 12, 2008

Villaraigosa on immigration – The mayor is right to ask DHS to focus on crime-fighting instead of workplace raids.

April 10, 2008

San Francisco Welcomes Illegal Immigrants With New Ad Campaign

April 9, 2008

‘Jamiel’s Law’ Targets Illegal Immigrant Gang Members – Los Angeles

March 28, 2008

Immigrant Bashing Is Not a Budget Solution for California

Los Angeles Votes Against Anti Immigrant Legislation

February 20, 2008

Minutemen Fight Change in Highway Cleanup Site – San Diego

February 12, 2008

Local immigration activists to meet with Calderon in Los Angeles

February 7, 2008

The Latino Vote, California and Immigration

January 29, 2008

ICE to illegal immigrants: ‘We are coming after you’ – Los Angeles (tough headline – tough message)

January 24, 2008

Schwarzenegger warns GOP against exploiting immigration concerns

Mexican held in U.S. agent’s death – An alleged drug smuggler is arrested in northern Sonora state on suspicion of running over a Border Patrol agent in southeastern California.

January 15, 2008

New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes ‘amazed’ in border tour of San Diego area

January 14, 2008

Immigration Crackdown Hits Fence Builder

January 4, 2008

University of California, Davis Immigration Policy Experts Available

January 3, 2008

Border agents come to aid of two illegal immigrants

Keeping up with day laborers not easy – Police officer in Orange devotes time to enforcing new rules that crack down on problems associated with day workers. – Orange, California

January 2, 2008

News: Group aims to recruit Minuteman youth – Southern California

Activist fails to rally blacks on illegal-immigration issue – Los Angeles

Since an agent was placed in the Costa Mesa jail last year, the plan and its effects are a constant presence in the news. – California

December 25, 2007

Dreams of returning home sustain Guatemalan immigrants – Hayward, California

December 9, 2007

Families of burned illegal immigrants grieve while medical bills and questions mount – San Diego Area

Escondido exploring new restrictions on day laborers – California

December 5, 2007

Immigration debate unifies California GOP

December 3, 2007

Minuteman executive director speaks in Indio – California

November 28, 2007

San Francisco ID program: Legitimizing illegal immigration

The Immigrant University: Assessing the Dynamics of Race, Major and Socioeconomic Characteristics at the University of California

November 25, 2007

Investigators Still Working To ID Illegal Immigrants Killed In Harris Fire – San Diego

Raids spark plan-ahead drive – Lawyers and advocacy organizations teach illegal immigrants to prepare for deportations and know their rights. – Orange County, California

November 19, 2007

Immigration debate gnaws at meaning of citizenship – In California, and elsewhere in the United States, activists are debating not only immigration – but who should get to be a citizen.

November 15, 2007

Pomona State University Immigration Debate Sparks Protest – California

November 13, 2007

Mexican agent joins cross-border crime unit in San Diego

New San Francisco ID cards for residents – whether in the country legally or not

October 31, 2007

Illegal immigrants feared fire evacuation rules, advocates say – San Diego

October 29, 2007

Seeing U.S. agents and being asked for ID at rescue centers spark concern among illegal immigrants, making them wary of seeking help. – San Diego

Disturbing Reports That San Diego Sheriff is Using the Fire to Enforce Immigration Lawst

October 28, 2007

Mexican fire crew joins the fight – (and discuss immigration)

Glare of Fires Pulls Migrants From Shadows – San Diego County

October 25, 2007

Illegal immigrants arrested at wildfire evacuation center

October 24, 2007

While many shy away, some illegal immigrants brave California wildfire to sneak into the US

October 20, 2007

University of California, Berkeley releases report debunking myths about immigration, health

October 16, 2007

California law bars landlords from asking about immigration status

October 9, 2007

Obama Urges Governor to OK College Aid for Illegal Immigrants – (California’s Dream Act)

October 3, 2007

ICE Makes Major Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants – More Than 1,300 Illegal Immigrants Arrested, Most with Criminal Records – Southern California

September 27, 2007

Riverside council candidates discuss immigration, Latinos – California

September 26, 2007

Immigrant cost study officially received by county board – San Diego – $101.5 million in 2006-07 fiscal year

September 24, 2007

Prof Patricia Zavella coedits new book on women and migration

September 20, 2007

Immigrant Bashing in San Diego – California Progress Report

Prosecutor: Activist Physically, Verbally Attacked Day Laborers – San Diego

September 19, 2007

California church to be billed for illegal immigration rally

September 18, 2007

In the Southwest, fixing the fence never ends

September 10, 2007

Supervisor Ammiano drafting legislation for ID card for illegals – San Francisco

September 9, 2007

Report estimates San Diego county’s illegal immigrant cost at $256 million in 2006 (the study “must be viewed with a certain amount of caution” because its estimates were based on anecdotal evidence.)

September 7, 2007

Lawsuit grows against LAPD over immigration march melee

August 29, 2007

Immigration reform coalitions rejoin, call for consumer boycott – Los Angeles

August 28, 2007

California without a Mexican – Workplace enforcement without immigration reform will cripple the economy — and it will be Joe Public’s fault.

July 27, 2007

One-on-One with Jim Gonzalez, Chair of the Latino Policy Coalition

July 26, 2007

Immigration officials launch fugitive sweeps – San Diego County

Most day laborers are illegal immigrants with little formal education, report says

July 23, 2007

Nearly two thousand show for citizenship workshop – Santa Ana, California

July 15, 2007

Border bullies of San Diego / Minutemen, other groups spread anti-immigrant invective

July 11, 2007

Day-labor protesters accused of bigotry – San Diego

July 9, 2007

Hispanic groups push Santa Ana to adopt sanctuary designation – California

June 26, 2007

Lawmaker gives up campaign for illegal-immigrant licenses – California

June 24, 2007

Escondido had 25 percent of county’s illegal immigrant arrests in May – California

June 14, 2007

California Gov Champions Immigration Reform before Hispanic Journalists

June 13, 2007

Candidates Sound Off on Immigration in California

June 12, 2007

Web site designed to provide information for immigrants – San Diego

June 4, 2007

Hispanic leaders educate immigrants on rights – Santa Ana, California

May 30, 2007

LA police chief delivers report on clash at immigration rally

May 24, 2007

Immigration could help reverse graying of Marin – California

May 16, 2007

Immigration activist gets police security tab, but nobody pays

May 14, 2007

LAPD Opens Dangerous Front in Immigrant Movement

May 9, 2007

Churches to begin providing sanctuary to illegal immigrants – Los Angeles

Week after violent clash, LA immigrants announce June rally

May 8, 2007

LAPD Blinks in the Face Off With Immigrants

May 7, 2007

Dozens of LAPD Officers Benched for Their Role in May Day Melee

May 3, 2007

Los Angeles chief blasts police tactics at protest

May 1, 2007

Small bands of protesters face off in Santa Ana

Hundreds march through Oakland for immigration reform

April 26, 2007

Oakland to Become Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants

April 23, 2007

Newsom pledges to make San Francisco a sanctuary for illegal immigrants

April 19, 2007

Most Latinos not so liberal on immigration

April 10, 2007

Santa Cruz city leaders asked to take stand against immigration raids

April 8, 2007

Thousands of Los Angeles marchers demand immigration rights

April 4, 2007

Hundreds Arrested In Local Immigration Raids – San Diego

April 2, 2007

Immigrants get help on citizenship process – Long Beach, California

March 30, 2007

Temporary California Work Permit Plan Explored

March 27, 2007

Defamation lawsuit filed against Minuteman founder, other activist – San Diego

March 26, 2007

Turnout is low at immigration rallies – Los Angeles

Dueling LA immigration rallies mark anniversary of massive march

March 20, 2007

Local Employers Rely On Legal, Illegal Immigrants – San Diego

March 14, 2007

Marin supervisors blast tactics in immigration raids – California

March 7, 2007

ACLU sues for documents after immigration sweeps – California

Activists gear up for immigration reform debate – Vista, California

February 27, 2007

Santa Cruz leaders side with immigrants in fight over higher citizenship fees

February 22, 2007

Activists want haven for undocumented workers – Redwood City, California

February 15, 2007

Immigration Agents Conducting Raids In San Francisco

February 12, 2007

A town that wants illegal immigrants – Lindsay, California

Immigration activists discuss second boycott

February 8, 2007

Richmond pledges to keep immigrants feeling safe – California

February 7, 2007

U.S. immigration sweeps hitting Peninsula area – San Mateo County, California

February 2, 2007

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

January 30, 2007

Costa Mesa’s illegal-immigration crackdown highlights the fears of many – California

January 29, 2007

Several hundred immigrants and their supporters on Sunday denounced a recent wave of arrests and deportations of immigrants in the East Bay as a violation of basic human rights – California

January 26, 2007

Immigration agents release snatched teen

California Latinos fearful after immigration raids

January 25, 2007

Children of illegal immigrants are caught in a web of conflicting public policies – California

January 22, 2007

Organization plans to file a complaint with Homeland Security regarding recent wave of immigration enforcement

Taking the reins in immigration debate – Zoe Lofgren

January 19, 2007

Mexican nationals brave cold for passports – Fresno

January 11, 2007

Escondido council OKs illegal immigration resolution; measure creates no new ordinance or policy

January 4, 2007

46 fail Costa Mesa immigration check

January 2, 2007

Illegal immigration dominated Escondido news in 2006

December 27, 2006

Medi-Cal pays for 100,000 births yearly to undocumented immigrants

Illegal immigrants evicted from canyons – Owners of multimillion-dollar homes want to rid area squatters and their church – San Diego

Migrants from El Salvador plant roots in Mendota – California

December 15, 2006

Fence-building company, executives admit hiring illegal immigrants – Golden State Fence Co. agreed to forfeit to the United States $4.7 million – California

December 13, 2006

Assemblyman says feds should pay for jailed illegal immigrants – California

December 8, 2006

Illegal immigrants, the right to drive and the Real ID – California