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

October 17, 2009

The interpretation of immigration – A Kansas City asylum case could provide the impetus for the reform of unfair and inconsistent policy

July 20, 2009

Kansas Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration – Kris W. Kobach

June 5, 2009

A federal appeals panel has upheld a suburban St. Louis town’s ordinance prohibiting the hiring of illegal immigrants, a case that could have national implications. – Valley Park

January 26, 2009

Missouri immigration restrictions take effect in 2009

December 12, 2008

Los indocumentados en Missouri enfrentarán en 2009 unas leyes de inmigración más severas

September 9, 2008

What’s called the new sanctuary movement is growing in Kansas City, too, where faith leaders have created an organization called Immigrant Justice Advocacy Movement. KC Currents’ Sylvia Maria Gross has this story of a Kansas City Kansas family who turned to a group of church pastors when they thought they were about to be turned in.

July 30, 2008

The president of a Kansas City roofing company pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to hire illegal immigrants. Tony Evans, 49, of Stilwell in Johnson County, was president of Mid-Continent Specialists and later Metro Roofing Services. His co-defendant, Luis Hernandez-Bautista, pleaded guilty last week.

July 29, 2008

Sarah Steelman’s late ad push stresses immigration – Missouri senate race

July 9, 2008

Gov. Blunt: New illegal immigration bill among ‘strongest legislation in the country’ – Missouri

May 27, 2008

John Brummett: Kansas City safe from Mexican invasion – (Secure Arkansas)

May 19, 2008

Missouri lawmakers send illegal immigration bill to Gov. Blunt

May 15, 2008

Missouri Senate OKs illegal immigration bill

May 14, 2008

Missouri lawmakers continue immigration debate

May 12, 2008

Does illegal immigration lead to more crime? – St. Louis area

April 25, 2008

Missouri Governor candidates find Hispanic issues on their plates

April 21, 2008

Proposal to limit aid for illegal immigrants – Missouri

April 10, 2008

Missouri House backs curbs on illegal immigrants – (looks like Missouri might be going the way of Oklahoma – makes me want to move out this state)

April 7, 2008

Cambio de Colores speakers explore immigration, diversity – Columbia, Missouri

April 2, 2008

Missouri Senate passes immigration bill on voice vote; one more vote will send it to House

March 17, 2008

Missouri treasurer misread illegal immigration study – Sarah Steelman

March 13, 2008

Missouri bill would bar illegal immigrants from colleges

March 5, 2008

Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman declares illegal immigrants cost state at least $26 million a year – (immigration playing part in race for Governor)

February 7, 2008

Federal judges split on local crackdowns on illegal immigration – Pennsylvania vs Missouri decisions??

February 5, 2008

Federal judge upholds Missouri town’s ordinance punishing businesses that hire illegal immigrants – Valley Park

February 4, 2008

Marchers protest Minuteman conference – Kansas City, Missouri

Missouri leads in training local officers for immigration duties

January 28, 2008

Missouri and Kansas are pushing tougher laws on illegal immigration

January 17, 2008

Poultry plant employee convicted of recruiting, harboring illegal immigrant – Missouri

January 16, 2008

Gov Blunt calls for education funding, immigration reform – Missouri

January 7, 2008

Missouri joins states’ rush to tackle immigration

December 4, 2007

Immigration forum fuels debate at University of Missouri

November 30, 2007

Blunt uses immigrants as scapegoat

November 26, 2007

Gov. Blunt proposes ban on driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants – Missouri

November 12, 2007

Missouri town unmoved by presidential hopefuls’ stances on immigration

October 30, 2007

Governor Blunt Outlines Illegal Immigration Enforcement – Missouri

October 29, 2007

Gov Blunt’s immigration crackdown stokes anxiety – Missouri

October 25, 2007

Janitorial business owner sues Gov. Blunt over loss of contract following immigration raid – Missouri

Immigration crackdown feasts on motorists – Missouri

October 22, 2007

Gov. Blunt focuses on apprehending illegal immigrants – Missouri

September 13, 2007

Officials seek legal status of 19 Hispanic steelworkers – Hannibal, Missouri

August 29, 2007

Missouri governor issues directive aimed at illegal aliens

July 24, 2007

Valley Park changes strategy on illegal immigrants – Missouri

July 2, 2007

Celebration of immigrant children is part fun, part politics – St. Louis

May 23, 2007

More Than 100 Suspected Illegal Workers Arrested In Missouri – Springfield

March 30, 2007

Missouri mayor vows to continue to rid town of illegal immigrants – Valley Park

March 14, 2007

Plant’s immigrant workers strain social services – St. Joseph, Missouri

March 8, 2007

Gov Blunt says state contractor apparently hired illegal immigrants – Missouri

March 7, 2007

Two Dozen Suspected Illegal Workers Nabbed in Jefferson City – Missouri

Missouri House proposes array of immigration laws

February 28, 2007

Valley Park to Mexican immigrants: “Adios, illegals!” – St. Louis area (Check out the mayor’s word choice – “Cousin Puerto Rico and Taco Whoever”)

February 6, 2007

Valley Park passes more ordinances targeting illegal immigrants – St. Louis Suburb

January 26, 2007

Resolution seeks dialogue on immigration – Missouri

January 24, 2007

Missouri bill would block illegal immigrants in hiring, renting – (in my home state now)

January 9, 2007

Latino immigrant poll should be an eye-opener for area officials – Kansas City

January 2, 2007

Forget the fence, build a new Ellis Island on the border