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Colorado Ski Industry Worried About Effects of Arizona-Style Immigrant Law
February 10, 2011 | by Fox News Latino | Latino Daily News
As Colorado’s legislature considers passing laws similar to Arizona’s SB 1070, the state’s ski industry worries that such measures would result in a loss of business, particularly from potential Mexican and Brazilian guests. continue reading »
THE Georgia Latino Alliance For Human Rights Condems HB 87 That Criminalizes Immigrants
February 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Racial Profiling Law in Georgia would damage economy and decrease safety. The Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR), a grassroots organization that advocates for the human rights of Immigrants, opposes the implementation of “Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011” HB 87. continue reading »
Senators Trying to Find Some Common Immigration Reform Language
February 8, 2011 | by Politico | Latino Daily News
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have begun conversations between their two camps as well as civic and religious organizations to see if the will is alive to tackle immigration reform this year. continue reading »
PROGRESS 2050- New Ideas for a Diverse America (VIDEO)
February 6, 2011 | by Center for American Progress | Latino Daily News
Progress 2050 is a project of the Center for American Progress that develops new ideas for an increasingly diverse America. The United States will become a nation with no clear racial or ethnic majority by the year 2050. This expected transition provides the progressive movement with an exciting opportunity to help America live up to its ideals of equality and justice for all. continue reading »
New Report Underscores Folly & Costs of Mass-Deportation Approach to Immigration
February 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Pew Hispanic Center Report Reveals Limits of Enforcement-Only Agenda: Costs to Taxpayers Will Surge as Undocumented Will Burrow Further Underground continue reading »
Bill to be Considered to Register 110,000 Undocumented Persons Living in Utah
February 3, 2011 | by The Salt Lake Tribune | Latino Daily News
Utah Senator Luz Robles (D) has gained the support of a conservative Republican in the House who called her Immigration Reform Bill “a fair approach to the issue.” continue reading »
First Latina Gov Issues Exec Order to Check immigration Status and Calls to Repeal 2003 DL Law
February 2, 2011 | by Tucson Citizen | Latino Daily News
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (R) is directing police to check the immigration status of people arrested for crimes. continue reading »
Memo to the GOP: Courting Latino Voters Requires a Real Conversion on Immigration Reform
February 2, 2011 | by Americas Voice Online | HS News Network
This week, the Republican-backed Hispanic Leadership Network is hosting a conference in South Florida to “provide a unique opportunity for center-right leaders to speak with—and more importantly listen to—the Hispanic community,” according to conference co-chair Jeb Bush. continue reading »
Within 24 Hours Authorities Rescue 31 Cuban Aliens, Intercept Suspicious Vessel and Seize Cocaine
February 1, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With support of a CBP helicopter, a U. S. Coast Guard Boat Station San Juan 45-foot response boat and the Coast Guard Cutter Matinicus approached the suspect vessel as the passengers onboard the yola proceeded to throw their cargo overboard. continue reading »
Connecticut Bakery Owner May Face 5 Yrs in Jail and $250,000 Fine for Hiring 10 Illegal Aliens
January 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
David B. Fein, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced this week that Anthony DiBenedetto, 64, of North Branford, Conn., waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful continue reading »
The White House Blog: Immigration & Winning the Future
January 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out his vision for winning our future. Part of accomplishing this important goal means fixing our nation’s broken immigration system. continue reading »
Latino Leaders Release State of the Union Policy Priorities Wishlist
January 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On the eve of the State of the Union address by President Barack Obama, representatives of three of the nation’s leading Latino organizations have issued a set of policy priorities they would like the President t continue reading »
Wyoming Imm. Bill called “Unfunded Mandate” by Police Auth, Bill Sponsor says “Tough”
January 25, 2011 | by Billings Gazette | Latino Daily News
Wyoming’s proposed House Bill 94 allows for Wyoming citizens to sue local and state officials for not fully enforcing federal immigration laws, with fines ranging from $500 to $5000 per day that enforcement is not in effect. continue reading »
Major Immigration Sweep in Michigan Nets 70 Criminal Aliens, 525,000 Estimated to be in Country
January 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
More than 70 criminal aliens, immigration fugitives and immigration violators are facing deportation and criminal charges following a four-day enforcement operation spearheaded by U.S. Immigration and Customs continue reading »
Nebraska State Senator Introduces New Take on Immigration
January 20, 2011 | by Omaha lawmaker introduces immigration resolution | Latino Daily News
Omaha state lawmaker Brenda Council has introduced a new measure that would make immigration a federal issue rather than a state concern. continue reading »
Reid lists Spending ,Tax and Immigration Reform As Priority for Senate
January 20, 2011 | by Reid: Taxes, spending and immigration reform top Senate agenda | Latino Daily News
Harry Reid stated Tuesday that he places government spending, taxes, and immigration reform as objectives for this congressional term. Reid, the current Senate Majority Leader said that he would be willing to compromise with Republicans in order to achieve these goals. On a Nevada television program, Reid said that tax reform “certainly needs to be done this Congress,” adding “We need to go back to a flatter tax.” continue reading »
There will be No Florida Crackdown on Undocumented Workers- They are too Valuable
January 17, 2011 | by Orlando Sentinel | Latino Daily News
Now that the campaigns are over, and reality has set in, Florida’s economy is too dependent on illegal workers to survive any serious immigration crackdown. It is hard to find anyone who supports a crackdown in any serious manner. continue reading »
Indiana’s SB 590 Attacks Immigrants and their Languages
January 15, 2011 | by Indy Star | Latino Daily News
Indiana State Sen. Mike Delph, R- Carmel not only wants to implement a Arizona style bill but wants to bar the use of any language but English in most government transactions. continue reading »
Human Rights Watch: Urges Legislatures to Reject Marked Birth Certificate Initiative
January 14, 2011 | by Human Rights Watch | Latino Daily News
State legislatures in the United States should reject a proposal to mark birth certificates of US citizens on the basis of their parents' immigration status, continue reading »
Consulate General of Mexico Warns About “Safe Communities” Program Implementaton in Wisconsin
January 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Safe Comunities has as its main objective to locate, detain and deport those individuals with serious criminal records, or those with deportation orders pending, who could represent a threat to the public. continue reading »
