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November 20, 2009
Immigration Reform: The Phone Call Heard Around the Country – On the call were Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill.; Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y.; and Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz. Immigrant rights advocates from various parts of the country also spoke.
November 16, 2009
CAUSA: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Needed To Keep Country Secure, Administration Committed to Reform says Napolitano
November 13, 2009
CAUSA: Lou Dobbs Departure Brings us Closer to Rational Debate on Immigration Reform
November 5, 2009
An immigrants’ rights group has launched a campaign to educate workers about their rights and encourage local employers to treat them fairly. – Connecticut
November 4, 2009
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district.
November 2, 2009
Immigrant Jail Tests U.S. View of Legal Access – City Bar Justice Center is calling for all immigrant detainees to be provided with counsel.
October 27, 2009
Rep. Crowley and Members of Congress to President: We Need Immigration Reform Now
September 30, 2009
Does the U.S. Constitution defend the rights of undocumented immigrants?
September 15, 2009
A class-action lawsuit recently filed by the undocumented employees of a local cleaning company underscores that workers who are in the country illegally have many of the same workplace rights that U.S. citizens have.
September 10, 2009
CAUSA: South Carolina Congressman brings disgrace on Republicans during President’s Healthcare Speech
September 8, 2009
Low-Income Immigrant Rights Conference Dec. 6-8
September 2, 2009
Following this month’s bust of 14,500 marijuana plants that allegedly were in part being grown by Mexican migrant workers, a Colorado Springs senator is calling on Gov. Bill Ritter and the General Assembly to take aggressive action on illegal immigration in Colorado, though immigrant rights’ groups say lawmakers shouldn’t blame entire communities for the actions of a few individuals.
July 20, 2009
In Memoriam: Mario F. Vazquez -vNovember 25, 1946-July 10, 2009
June 1, 2009
National Launch of the Reform Immigration for America Campaign
March 20, 2009
Salvadoran President-Elect Pledges to Work With U.S. on Immigration
Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, the former Republican Party chairman who vividly remembers the “variety of names” conservatives called him because of his work on immigrant rights, is readying for another big brawl over the issue of immigration.
November 12, 2008
Immigrant rights organizations have called for a major march on Washington on January 21, the day after Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th US president.
October 27, 2008
The American Promise needs a shot in the arm when it comes to immigrant rights
October 23, 2008
Veteran activist shows support for immigrant rights protesters – Dolores Huerta tells group fasting in Olvera Plaza that they are fighting for the future of their children, immigrants, California and the nation.
September 9, 2008
As known anti-immigrant “hate group” lobbies Congress this week… SEIU Denounces Anti-Immigrant Hate Speech Joins Prominent Immigrant Rights Groups to Advocate for Smart, Pragmatic Reform
September 8, 2008
After DNC/RNC, fight ICE and support immigrant rights struggle: a call to action
August 22, 2008
Hispanic & Latino Events at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) – Denver 2008
July 30, 2008
Activists and several Chicago aldermen are investigating dozens of claims that city and county authorities violated immigrant rights, including federal immigration laws affecting jail inmates.
July 24, 2008
For years, the chief punishment for immigrants caught working illegally in the United States has been deportation. But prosecutors are now bringing criminal charges that include aggravated identity theft, which can bring a hefty prison sentence. Immigrant rights groups and some members of Congress are challenging the practice.
July 14, 2008
What’s Different About the Immigration Problem We Face Today–And What Can Be Done About It?
July 10, 2008
Immigration Reform Groups Strategize for Presidential Campaign – The groups are paying close attention to the candidates’ statements on the campaign trail.
June 20, 2008
MAPA and HERMANDAD MEXICANA LATINOAMERICANA ENDORSE THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL LATINO CONGRESO
June 17, 2008
Toughest sheriff in US vows no let up in immigration fight – Sheriff Joe Arpaio
June 9, 2008
U.S.-born children feel effects of immigration raids – Federal agents say they try to act humanely when a parent is arrested, but advocates charge that youngsters are often traumatized and are sometimes left without supervision.
June 3, 2008
Hundreds march in support of DREAM Act – Las Vegas
May 29, 2008
US system of deportation inhumane – Immigrant rights under threat by poor detention and deportation procedures
May 19, 2008
Minnesota rights activists protest immigrant arrests in Iowa
May 16, 2008
Where Do Latinos Go Now? – Latino voters, who supported Sen Hillary Clinton by a 2-to-1 margin in the primary elections, could face a different choice in November if Clinton is out of the race. Latino media and blogs are speculating about where these voters would go in a face-off between Barack Obama and John McCain.
May 5, 2008
May Day march smaller, but festive – Los Angeles
UW-Milwaukee Students Participate in Immigrant Rights March – (30,000 strong in Milwaukee)
May 1, 2008
Who’s Illegal? The Politics of Immigration – For every Minuteman who beats his chest at the border, there are many more immigration rights supporters.
Latino activists reach out to blacks with invitation to join immigration march – Chicago
Hispanics to march as debate simmers – Fresno
April 30, 2008
Immigrant rights groups shifting tactics as November approaches – Arizona
April 28, 2008
Work is Criminal for Mississippi Undocumented
April 27, 2008
Civil Rights, Immigration Policy And Workers’ Rights Groups Present New Evidence On Devastating Impact Of “No Match” Rule
April 24, 2008
Facing South: How Mississippi passed the country’s biggest crackdown on immigrant workers
National immigrant groups blast Bruning for position – Nebraska
April 14, 2008
Michael Ramos-Lynch ‘09: Gov. Carcieri’s new immigration order: one step closer to a police state – Rhode Island
March 28, 2008
Los Angeles Votes Against Anti Immigrant Legislation
March 24, 2008
Immigrant Rights Trump Sex Scandal For Hispanic Media
March 13, 2008
Immigrant rights advocates urging Gov. to kill bill – Mississippi
March 11, 2008
Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women
February 28, 2008
Immigration Matters: Mexican Strawberry Pickers Seek African American Help – Louisiana
February 19, 2008
Fetishizing for Fun and Profit: Kayak.com Promotes Racist, Anti-immigrant Blogging « Of América
Sí se puede! Immigrants and allies march for immigrant rights – Minneapolis
February 18, 2008
Immigration Reform Takes a Village
February 14, 2008
ELVIRA ARELLANO DENIED ENTRY IN CANADA
February 4, 2008
Sweeping migrant bill rushed to hearing (just days after made public) – Utah
January 29, 2008
Immigration Policy: Will the Real Senator Clinton Please Stand Up? – Politics on The Huffington Post
January 24, 2008
Immigrant rights group is building a case against Sheriff Arpaio – Arizona
January 22, 2008
Immigration debate goes online
January 2, 2008
Police get tougher on immigrants – Waukegan, Illinois
December 9, 2007
Arizona Immigration Law Challenge Tossed
December 4, 2007
Senator Bob Menendez Speaks Out Against Aggressive Immigration Raids on Azteca America’s Political Forum ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
November 19, 2007
Forceful immigration enforcement causing divide, panel says
October 28, 2007
Dream Act (and Democrat Support) is Dead: Time to Dream – and Act « Of América
October 24, 2007
American Taíno: Giving License to Minutemen: The GOP In the Driver’s Seat by Michael O’Neill
October 8, 2007
Latino Congreso focuses on voting power