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NM Governor Susana Martinez Disses Romney’s ‘Self Deportation’ Immigration Plan
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The Mexican-American Republican Governor from New Mexico Susana Martinez has publicly dissed Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. continue reading »
Fate of Undocumented Gabino Sanchez to be Decided Today
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The case of an undocumented Mexican in South Carolina who is fighting deportation with support from U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) will put the validity of the authorities' new discretionary policy to the test. continue reading »
D.C. Council Unanimously Votes on Measure to Prevent Info-Sharing Regarding Undocumented
May 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Tuesday, a D.C. Council committee agreed on a measure that would limit the information-sharing that currently allows the area’s jails to hold those suspected of being in the country illegally until federal officials can take over custody. continue reading »
Undocumented Guatemalan Who Crashes into School Bus to be Deported
May 11, 2012 | by Indeo Online | Notitas de Noticias
Victor Velasquez, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, soon will face deportation after his release from jail following his accident with a school bus carrying eight high school students in February. continue reading »
Court Rules Undocumented Immigrants Do Not Have Right to Own or Possess Firearms
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
A federal appeals court ruled that illegal immigrants do not have the right to own or possess firearms. This ruling came after illegal immigrant; Emmanuel Huitron-Guizar of Wyoming was arrested last year for the possession of firearms. continue reading »
New Hampshire Undocumented Face Crackdown Starting this Week with Secure Communities Program
May 11, 2012 | by My Fox Boston | Notitas de Noticias
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials enacted its Secure Communities program in New Hampshire on Tuesday. continue reading »
New Border Patrol Policy Emphasizes Intelligence Gathering
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The U.S. Border Patrol on Tuesday presented its national strategy for the next four years at a time when illegal immigration is falling. continue reading »
Only 14 Percent of People Deported in First Quarter of Year Had Criminal Record
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The percentage of undocumented deportees with criminal records diminished in the first quarter of the year, even though the U.S. government was specifically targeting that segment, according to data released Tuesday. continue reading »
Indiana DREAM Students Protest Romney
May 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The DRM Capital Group, which serves as a voice for undocumented youth and a lobbying arm of the DREAM act movement organized a protest in Indiana of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. They reported the following: continue reading »
Plans in Peril for High School Standout & Duke Enrollee as Mom Faces Deportation
May 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
An outstanding student from western Colorado named last week as a recipient of a prestigious scholarship could find his dreams frustrated due to the recent arrest and possible deportation of his mother. continue reading »
Alabama Immigration Debate Heats UP
May 7, 2012 | by Daniel C. Vock for Stateline | Notitas de Noticias
A year after approving the toughest state anti-immigration legislation in the country, Alabama lawmakers want to revise the law to make it easier to comply with and enforce. But their efforts have rekindled the same emotional fight that was so contentious in the first place. continue reading »
Faces of the DREAM Act: Jose Luis Zelaya Denied Admittance to Texas A&M Student Gov’t
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
An undocumented student at Texas A&M has been denied a student government position once again due to his citizenship status. Earlier this year, HS-News shared the story of Jose Luis Zelaya, continue reading »
Unique Los Angeles Healthcare Program Provides for Undocumented Restaurant Workers
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
In a unique cooperative effort by a restaurant workers’ group and a Los Angeles community clinic, healthcare coverage now includes illegal LA workers. continue reading »
Border Patrol Capture 14 Undocumented Dominican’s on a Wooden Boat on the Open Seas
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG) federal law enforcement authorities intercepted a single engine yola type vessel with 14 undocumented citizens of the Dominican Republic. continue reading »
First Ladies of Latin America Combating Number of Minor Children Immigrating Alone to Find Parents
April 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
During a conference sponsored by the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, first ladies from Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala joined forces to raise awareness of the growing numbers of illegal immigration of unaccompanied children. continue reading »
Arizona’s SB1070 Get’s Its Day in Court, Won’t Change Anti-Latino Sentiment It Spawned
April 25, 2012 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Por Que
The Supreme Court heard arguments today for and against Arizona’s two-year old immigration law known as SB1070. SB1070 was the pioneer in anti-immigrant legislation that gave seed to 36 other states introducing similar legislation and 5 passing laws modeled on it. continue reading »
OPINION: Arizona Immigration Law Targets Immigrant Women and Their Families
April 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Today as the Supreme Court holds hearings to determine the constitutionality of the nation’s most controversial state immigration law, Arizona’s SB 1070. The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) issued an opinion statement as follows: continue reading »
National Organization of Landscapers Sue Department of Labor Over Visa Issues
April 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), in conjunction with other leading landscape organizations, filed a suit against the Department of Labor (DOL) to stop proposed regulations on the H-2B seasonal worker program that would severely reduce the number of visas issued to seasonal laborers and increase the cost of the program, discouraging employers from using the program. continue reading »
States Pick Side in Arizona Immigration Debate before Supreme Court
April 23, 2012 | by Daniel C. Vock for Stateline | Notitas de Noticias
The U.S. Supreme Court case over Arizona’s latest anti-immigration law, scheduled for a hearing next week, hinges largely on the question of where states’ power over immigration ends and federal power begins. But in a sign of how contentious the case is, many states are supporting the federal government instead of Arizona. continue reading »
Another Crash at Texas Border Leaves 12 Immigrants Injured, Driver Being Sought
April 23, 2012 | by The Monitor | Notitas de Noticias
Border Patrol officials in Texas are investigating yet another crash involving undocumented immigrants and a run away driver. This incident occurred Saturday morning near the border city of Progreso, Texas when twelve undocumented immigrants were found off a dirt road after a car wreck. No driver was located in or near the vehicle. continue reading »
