New America Media: Immigration

NALEO: 12.2 Million Latinos to Vote in 2012

NALEO, News Report, Posted: Feb 09, 2012

Latinos will turnout in record numbers in the next Presidential election, with at least 12.2 million casting ballots, according to projections released today by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.

La Opinión: From Prop. 187 to Prop. 8, Majority Doesn't Always Rule

La Opinión, Editorial, Staff, Posted: Feb 09, 2012

The history of Proposition 187, the 1994 voter-approved measure that punished undocumented immigrants, is another case where having a majority of votes in favor of a proposition does not mean it is automatically legal.

Republican Tax Proposal Called 'Attack on Immigrant Children'

Univision, News Report, Posted: Feb 08, 2012

Immigrant rights activists are calling a Republican proposal to deny child tax credits to undocumented immigrants an attack on immigrant children, Univision reports.

CA Court’s Prop. 8 Ruling Does Not Benefit Undocumented

New America Media, News Report, Zaineb Mohammed, Posted: Feb 08, 2012

An appellate court rules that CA’s Prop. 8 is unconstitutional, but the ruling won’t benefit undocumented immigrants in same-sex partnerships.

Amid Sex Abuse Tragedy, Immigrant Families Afraid to Turn to Police

America’s Voice Education Fund, News Report, Posted: Feb 08, 2012

Parents of some Miramonte Elementary School children are afraid to go to informational meetings or talk to the police because they worry that contact with the authorities could lead to deportation.

Civil Rights Groups Call on Alabama Automakers to Oppose HB 56

New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore, Posted: Feb 07, 2012

In building opposition to HB 56, civil rights groups are using a strategy similar to the one they took in Arizona -- seek new allies in Alabama’s business community.

Arizona Bill Would Bar Shackling of Mothers Giving Birth

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Feb 03, 2012

Arizona’s shackling of incarcerated women in labor jeopardizes the health of mother and baby. GOP legislators are proposing bills to halt the practice.

Russell Pearce Elected First Vice Chairman of Arizona Republican Party

Univision, News Report, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

Two months after being ousted in a recall election, Russell Pearce was elected by GOP leadership to the second highest position in Arizona's Republican Party.

Study: HB 56 Will Shrink Alabama's Economy by $2.3 Billion

Alabama Coalition of Immigrant Justice, News Report, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

A new study from economist Dr. Samuel Addy of the University of Alabama, finds that HB 56 is an economic disaster for the state of Alabama.

DREAMers Declare Undocumented Youth Mental Health Day

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Jan 31, 2012

Immigrant youth around the country are holding vigils as part of “Undocumented Youth Mental Health Day” in response to the imminent deportation of Yanelli Hernandez, a young undocumented immigrant who has attempted suicide while in detention.