Hispanic News

11

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

NCLR and MALDEF Applaud Obama’s Support on Marriage Equality

NCLR (National Council of La Raza) applauds President Obama for his historic remarks expressing support for marriage equality,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.  "This issue is about doing the right thing and being on the right side of history. Ensuring fairness and equality while protecting people from…

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11

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Mother’s day 2012: Migrant mothers bear the burden of outdated and prejudiced immigration laws

 As we commemorate Mother’s Day, millions of mothers around the world suffer as a result of immigration laws that disregard the human dimension of this issue, as well as the root causes of migration. These laws rooted in prejudice and recklessly enforced, have only led to heartache and humiliation for…

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11

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

16 Members of Congress Call for Justice in Anastasio Hernandez Rojas Case

Responding to the troubling findings of a new PBS documentary, "Crossing the Line at the Border," 16 members of Congress called for justice in the tragic case of Anastacio Hernandez-Rojas and reiterated the need for tougher oversight of Border Patrol personnel to end the abuse of people in the agency’s…

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11

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Broken Immigration Laws Snub a Mother’s Love

Carmen has 2 US-born children and has worn an electronic ankle bracelet for the past 8 months.  Leonor is married to a legal permanent resident and is the primary caretaker of a developmentally-delayed boy, the oldest of her 3 US-born children. Both women may soon be deported.Los Angeles – Carmen…

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11

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Sheriff Arpaio’s Abusive Behavior Warrants Justice Department Lawsuit

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office over allegations of civil rights violations, including the racial profiling of Latinos. The following is a statement by Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum. “The time has come…

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11

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

This Week in Immigration

www.immigrationimpact.com House Judiciary Committee Sends Wrong Mother’s Day Message with Amendments to VAWAThe House Judiciary Committee sent the wrong kind of Mother’s Day message to women this week, proposing to roll back protections for victims of violence that have been in place even before the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)…

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09

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Unicyclist to Ride 25 Miles for Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s 25th Anniversary

Funds Raised will help Provide Free Repairs for Low-Income Homeowners. WHAT             Mark Kohler, a member of the board of directors for Rebuilding Together Alexandria, is riding his unicycle at least 25 miles around the region in an attempt to raise more than $5,000 for the non-profit organization that preserves affordable…

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08

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Indiana Undocumented Youth and Latino Voters Protest Romney

Braving the elements,  undocumented youth and Latino voters from across the state of Indiana came out to voice their opposition to Mitt Romney’s extreme immigration rhetoric and "heartless" stance on the DREAM Act.  Standing in solidarity with DREAMERS were women’s groups who chanted “Veto Romney, Not the DREAM Act.” In…

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08

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

HNBA Convenes 2012 Advocacy Summit and Legislative Day

The summit will focus on judicial emergencies, legal services and Dream Act. The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) Among Guest Speakers at Opening Reception. WASHINGTON, DC - In this 40th anniversary year, members of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) from across the country will travel to the nation’s capital…

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06

May

By MetroLatinoUSA

Hispanic News

Northern Borders Coalition Condemns Border Patrol Abuse Reports on Southern Border

Activist Communities Repeatedly Document Similar Abuse   Detroit- The Northern Borders Coalition condemns the violent and disturbing footage highlighted in a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary focusing on the role of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) at the US-Mexican Border. The episode, “Crossing the Line at the Border,” was released…

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