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In Heart of Texas, Sheriff Takes Heat for Honoring Immigration Detainers
May 12, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | Notitas de Noticias
A local election in Travis County, Texas, is bringing to light important questions surrounding the controversial Secure Communities program. As recently reported by the Texas Tribune, Democratic primary challenger John Sisson has criticized incumbent Sheriff Greg Hamilton for honoring federal immigration “detainers” continue reading »
Latino Blotter: 31 Charged for Smuggling Undocumented Aliens into U.S. for Over a Decade
March 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
A federal grand jury returned indictments against 31 Texas residents for their involvement in a conspiracy to harbor and transport illegal aliens. continue reading »
Cowboy Perry is Just Part of the Conservative Herd
August 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Just when you thought Americans have had their fill of Texas governors, Rick Perry has become a media darling since officially declaring his 2012 presidential bid earlier this month. He’s singled out as the man to beat in the Republican primaries; continue reading »
Rick Perry Walking a Fine Line on Immigration Due to Texas “Emergency Sanctuary City Bill”
August 13, 2011 | by Colorado Independent | Notitas de Noticias
As the Republican governor of Texas, Rick Perry has walked both sides of the immigration line, at one point implementing a Texas-style Dream Act that some say was the model for the national act. On the other hand, he’s authorized local police to inquire about the immigration status of anyone they come in contact with. continue reading »
Immigration Enforcement Advocate’s Claims About Hispanic Lawmakers Turn Out to be True
June 30, 2011 | by PolitiFact | Notitas de Noticias
While speaking at a rally in Texas, the co-founder and former president of the Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas stated that the states that passed anti-illegal immigration legislation were also the states with few Hispanic legislators. As it turns out, she was correct. continue reading »
Advocates Worry a Texas Bill Could Result in “Harmless Immigrants” Being Detained Indefinitely
June 23, 2011 | by UPI | Notitas de Noticias
Immigration activists in Florida are keeping a watchful eye on a Texas bill that could allow immigrants to be detained for long periods, whether they are violent offenders or not. Texas continue reading »
Texas Passes Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill - One Senator Saying, “This is a Sad Day”
June 15, 2011 | by Miami Herald | Notitas de Noticias
Wednesday, the Texas Senate voted against a bill that would have allowed cities to decide whether or not they want to be so-called “Sanctuary Cities” and not require local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws. continue reading »
Arizona Style Immigration Bill Dies in Texas
May 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
As the clocked ticked down the final moments of the 82nd Legislative session, the prediction of some Senate Democrats that their Tuesday vote to block HB12 was the end of “sanctuary cities” came true. continue reading »
Shooting of Mexican-Americans Believed to Have Been Fueled by Anti-Immigrant Feelings
May 12, 2011 | by El Paso Times | Notitas de Noticias
A father and son were shot in Hudspeth County, just east of El Paso County in Texas, when they allege a rancher shot them, believing they were undocumented immigrants trespassing on his land. continue reading »
The President to Discuss Sensible Immigration Policies in El Paso
May 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
President Barack Obama alights in El Paso, Texas, today to present his vision of an immigration system that meets the economic and security needs of our nation in the 21st century. The president’s speech will undoubtedly continue reading »
Spotlighting the Plight of Immigrant Minors Detained in Texas
April 30, 2011 | by Reporting Texas | Notitas de Noticias
Even as strict immigration bills await committee hearings in the Texas Legislature, a steady stream of unaccompanied immigrant minors continues to attempt to cross the border into the United States. continue reading »
Students, Law Officials Join to Testify Against Anti-Immigration Bills in TX
March 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Immigration News
This week, over two dozen Hispanic Texas students arrived at the state capital to testify against a number of new anti-immigration bills that mirror Arizona’s. The students met at the Mexican American Legislative Caucus’ offices continue reading »
Sendng Money to Latin American from Texas Could Get a Lot More Expensivie
March 16, 2011 | by El Paso Times | Notitas de Noticias
Those sending money to Latin America from Texas may soon have to pay an eight percent fee if a bill from Republican state Rep Leo Berman is approved. continue reading »
Students, Law Enforcement Join to Testify Against Anti-Immigration Bills in Texas
March 3, 2011 | by Rio Grande Guardian | Notitas de Noticias
This week, over two dozen Hispanic Texas students arrived at the state capital to testify against a number of new anti-immigration bills that mirror Arizona’s. The students met at the Mexican American Legislative Caucus’ offices continue reading »
Texas State Rep. Claims Immigrants Bring the Plague and Polio to His State
March 2, 2011 | by The Texas Tribune | Notitas de Noticias
In a recent interview with The Texas Tribune, State Representative Leo Berman (R-Tyler) flat out blamed undocumented immigrants for bringing tuberculosis, malaria, polio, leprosy, and the plague into Texas. continue reading »
Latest TX Bill, Strict Penalties for Hiring Illegal’s- But Maids are OK
February 25, 2011 | by Texas Tribune | Notitas de Noticias
The latest bill addressing illegal immigration in Texas has an interesting exemption- Maids. “It is an admittedly clumsy first attempt to say, ‘We are really focusing on the big businesses,’” Jon English, Rep. Riddle’s chief of staff, continue reading »
Illegal Immigrant with Multiple Deporations Leads Texas Police on 30-mile Car Chase
December 10, 2010 | by The Monitor | Notitas de Noticias
After police in La Joya, Texas received a lead regarding a stolen vehicle, a miles-long chase began, and ended in a drug seizure. La Joya Police Chief Jose Del Angel said police received a tip regarding a stolen truck out of San Juan. continue reading »
Texas Firefighter Arrested For Transporting Undocumented and Money Laundering
December 1, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Four people, including a Portland, Texas, firefighter, have been indicted and charged with alien smuggling and money laundering. The charges were announced Monday by U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas José Angel Moreno and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton. continue reading »
DREAMers’ Hunger Strike Gains Steam, Sen. Hutchison Releases Statement
November 24, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Students from various Texas universities joined University of Texas San Antonio hunger strikers this week in San Antonio in support of passage of the DREAM Act. The protesters have been on a hunger strike since November 10th continue reading »
Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Says ‘No’ to Arizona-type Law
November 19, 2010 | by Rio Grande Guardian | Immigration News
One of the largest Hispanic chambers of commerce has stated its opposition to an Arizona-type legislation recently filed in the state legislature. At the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (RGVHCC) Legislative “Report Card” Dinner continue reading »
