Santiago D. Távara

Change Your Tone on Immigration or Pay the Price   Washington, D.C. – Recently, in Phoenix, AZ, undocumented youth and allies with the DRM Capitol Group, the Arizona DREAM Act Coalition and others delivered approximately 8,000 petitions to the Arizona Republican Party headquarters, urging Republican candidates to stop opposing the DREAM Act…

The Hispanic Federation, the Labor Council for Latin America Advancement (LCLAA), and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced their partnership in an unprecedented non-partisan effort to increase voter registration and mobilize the Latino vote. The campaign’s goal is to register 200,000 voters and mobilize at least 100,000…

San José, Calif.—  An increasing number of young Hispanics are enrolling in college, according to research from the Pew Hispanic Center. To support this growing trend and its mission of providing access to quality higher education for Hispanics and others serving diverse communities, The National Hispanic University (NHU) announced it will…

Sec rep to cover activities in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee,Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina     WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the appointment of Millie Herrera as her regional representative  n Florida,Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Herrera is based in Miami, Fla. “I am delighted to welcome Millie to the Labor Department team,” said Secretary Solis. “Her…

As Long as “Secure Communities” and 287(g) Jail-Based Programs Continue Unaddressed, Fear Will Continue to Undermine Community Policing   Link to this week’s Call Recording: http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/-/americasvoice/audio/287G%20022812.mp3 Washington, DC -- The Obama Administration’s announcement that it would phase out one component of its troubled 287(g) immigration enforcement program has been hailed by…

ICYMI: Oscar Nominees, Hollywood Director Highlight Immigration Reform on Hollywood’s Biggest Night George Clooney, Demián Bichir and Chris Weitz Advocate for Common Sense Immigration Reform at the Oscars   This past Sunday movie stars and a Hollywood director lifted up an important message for viewers as they celebrated the Oscars. …