Mary Giovagnoli, Immigration Impact. May 20, 2011.
For the millions directly affected by the broken system -- those whose children risk deportation after graduating high school, for instance -- there must be more than speeches.
Arizona's new anti-immigrant law finds echos in the anti-gay laws of the past. It's time for immigration and LGBT activists to step up for each others' causes.
Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. April 26, 2010.
“Congress has reserved enforcement of immigration law for federal government, with very few explicit areas for a role for states or localities. This is not one of them.”
McCain used to say: “I don’t believe there is another issue that is more important to our Nation than immigration reform…We can no longer afford to delay reform.”
Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. April 20, 2010.
Obama's ICE promised to “focus on the employer” and pursue “aggressive criminal and civil enforcement against (employers) who knowingly violate the law.”
We speak to Isabel Garcia, co-chair of the Tuscon-based Coalition for Human Rights and legal defender of Pima County, Arizona, about the situation in her state.
Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. April 16, 2010.
What immigration authorities called the nation’s single largest operation to fight human smuggling spread fear and panic among residents in Phoenix and Tucson neighborhoods.
Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. April 12, 2010.
Who will be the second lawmaker on the Republican side of the aisle to help Sen. Lindsey Graham carry forward immigration reform? And is it a prerequisite to moving forward?
Seth Freed Wessler, ColorLines RaceWire. April 4, 2010.
The ruling in Padilla v. Kentucky requires defense attorneys to accurately advise their non-citizen clients of the potential immigration consequences of pleading guilty to a crime.
What do a Glenn Beck fan and an immigrant-rights champion have in common? That’s what Pramila Jayapal asks herself when she goes face to face with right-wing talk-show hosts.
The benefits of unionization: Immigrant workers who are able to bargain collectively earn more and are more likely to have benefits associated with good jobs.
