New America Media: Arizona Watch

The Dismantling of Joe Arpaio

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Dec 23, 2011

America’s toughest sheriff seemed unstoppable, but what critics call his “reign of terror” may be coming to an end.

DOJ Report Slams Sherriff Joe Arpaio, DHS Restricts 287(g) and Secure Communities Programs

American Immigration Council, News Report, Posted: Dec 15, 2011

DHS is suspending its 287(g) cooperation agreement with the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office, and limiting the office's access to immigration databases through Secure Communities.

What Arpaio Didn’t Do This Time: Over 400 Sex Crimes Ignored

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Dec 08, 2011

Arizona’s notorious Sheriff Joe Arpaio has another scandal to add to his reputation—but this time it’s what the self-proclaimed “toughest Sheriff in America” didn’t do, particularly for the children of undocumented families that he so often maligns.

After Recall, Arizona Considers Humane Treatment of Immigrants

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Dec 08, 2011

Leaders of November’s recall of Arizona Senator Russel Pearce, who authored the state’s harsh anti-immigrant law, are urging passage of the humane Mesa Compact.

Contradictory Immigration Laws Leave Families in Limbo

New America Media, News Feature, Valeria Fernandez, Posted: Nov 29, 2011

When immigration laws change, people like Maria Teresa Fuentes risk being separated from their families in the U.S.

Arizona Hero Daniel Hernandez Jr. Wins School Board Seat Near Tucson

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Nov 13, 2011

He’s the quick-thinking former Congressional intern who helped save Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ life.

Wooing Latinos, Obama Cites GOP Contrast on Immigration Reform

New America Media, News Report, Khalil Abdullah, Posted: Nov 11, 2011

President Obama met Wednesday with Latino media, including New America Media’s Khalil Abdullah, to address concerns of Hispanic voters.

Mesa Voters Recall SB 1070 Architect

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernandez, Posted: Nov 09, 2011

Voters in Mesa, Arizona have recalled State Senate President Russell Pearce,the architect of SB 1070.

Tomb of the Unknown Migrant

New America Media, News Report, José Luis Sierra, Posted: Nov 09, 2011

A town in California just north of the Mexico border is home to a cemetery of unmarked graves for migrants who never made it.

Arizona's Russell Pearce Faces Recall Today

La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Nov 08, 2011

The architect of Arizona’s immigration law SB 1070 faces a recall election today, the culmination of a campaign that could change the political landscape in Arizona.