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Immigration Law

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Coverage of the continuing American story of immigration, from the immigrants' point of view.
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Last Entry: June 05, 2009 at 18:00:01

Coalition Vows to Press Congress and Obama for Immigration Reform

Posted on June 05, 2009
The Reform Immigration FOR America campaign announced its plan to get enough votes to pass desperately needed changes in U.S. immigration policy.

Countering the Spin: Earned Legalization Isn't Penalty-Free "Amnesty"

Posted on May 29, 2009
Drafting immigration policy means understanding necessary structures of American law already in place.

Solving the Immigration Problem Means Addressing the Realities of Corporate Globalization

Posted on May 28, 2009
The current immigration crisis stems from deeper U.S. policy failures that must be addressed.

Historically, America Both Legalized and Deported Immigrants -- Since 1996 it Only Deports Them

Posted on May 27, 2009
The longer migrants stay in the United States, the stronger their moral claim to remain. So why do we keep kicking them out?

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Same-Sex Marriage Meets the Immigration Debate

Posted on May 26, 2009
A bill in Congress would allow citizens to sponsor their same-sex partners to immigrate legally in the same way heterosexuals sponsor their spouses.

Demanding Justice for Murdered Immigrant Luis Ramirez Is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign of the Week

Posted on May 19, 2009
Join us in urging Pa. Gov. Rendell to speak out about Luis Ramirez's tragic slaying.

Manslaughter Charges Follow Death of Teen Farmworker

Posted on May 19, 2009
Three people are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 17-year-old field worker who died of heat stroke in a California vineyard.

Immigrant Women Changing America ... and Themselves

Posted on May 18, 2009
An historic poll on women immigrants to America shows how the face of immigration is changing.

Anti-Mexican Media Hysteria Makes Life More Dangerous for Latinos in the U.S.

Posted on May 13, 2009
Mexicans have recently been the prime target of the most rancid typecasting in the media -- can more racist violence be far behind?

One Year After Devastating Immigration Raid: the Time for Reform Has Come

Posted on May 12, 2009
Today is the first anniversary of the ICE raid on Agriprocessors Inc. in Postville. It's not the kind of anniversary you would want to celebrate

Obama Admin to Shift Focus of Enforcement from Migrant Workers to Employers

Posted on May 11, 2009
New guidelines call for more reliance on criminal investigations than tips from informers.

Jury Finds Teens Not Guilty of Hate Crime in Beating Death of Latino; Some Rejoice

Posted on May 06, 2009
The facts of the case were clear, but an all-white jury decided to let a mob of racist teens off easy.

Jury Finds Teens Not Guilty of Hate Crime in Beating Death of Latino

Posted on May 06, 2009
The facts of the case were clear, but an all-white jury decided to let a mob of racist teens off easy.

Supremes Overrule Gov't: Can't Charge Unknowing Immigrants with ID Theft

Posted on May 05, 2009
The ruling comes too late for some undocumented immigrants.

Despite Swine Flu Epidemic, Little Has Changed at the Border

Posted on May 04, 2009
The US-Mexican border has seen little change in terms of screenings or public health surveillance measures.

Latino Church Leaders Divided on Census Boycott

Posted on May 04, 2009
One influential group of Latino evangelical pastors said it would call for a census boycott among undocumented immigrants. Not everyone is on board.

However Modest, May Day Rallies Showcase Immigrants' Awakening

Posted on May 02, 2009
Smaller than the immigration marches of 2006, the grassroots rallies sent a powerful message demanding change.

Michelle Malkin and Michael Savage Use Swine Flu Crisis to Peddle Their Xenophobia

Posted on April 29, 2009
The right-wing pundits who seized on the swine flu to push their anti-immigrant rhetoric are employing an ancient racist tactic.

Locked in a Private Immigration Prison, One Man Speaks Out

Posted on April 29, 2009
Sheikh Zoubir Bouchikhi has been held without bail at a private immigration prison in Houston for the past four months.

Supreme Court Opens a Door, Barely, for Immigrants Fighting Deportation

Posted on April 28, 2009
A Supreme Court ruling makes it difficult for asylum-seekers to challenge deportation orders, but offers petitioners some temporary relief.

Immigration: Gillibrand Versus the Minutemen

Posted on April 27, 2009
Moderate Dems are ready to tackle common sense reform, while hardliners continue to demagogue on immigration.

Shocking: Today, Life in the South for Poor Latinos Is Pure Hell!

Posted on April 23, 2009
A new study finds that "legal" and "illegal", "citizen" and "resident," are distinctions without difference for poorer Latinos in today's Deep South.

As DC Looks to Reform the Backlash Against Immigrants Continues in the States

Posted on April 22, 2009
A patchwork of hardline state and local policies aimed at curbing illegal immigration has grown.

Hey, Anderson Cooper -- Stop Stoking Racist Fears About Mexican Drug Cartels Invading U.S. Cities

Posted on April 20, 2009
TV spin-meisters claim that violence from Mexico's drug trade threatens to spill over into the U.S. This is pure fear mongering.

As Long as 'Latino' Is Synonymous With 'Immigrant,' We Will Remain a Class Apart

Posted on April 18, 2009
As the battle continues over who deserves citizenship and at what cost, we question whether Latinos can win true citizenship.

Econopocalypse: Immigrant Housecleaners in Freefall

Posted on April 16, 2009
Domestic workers are the first to be let go as professionals tighten their household budgets in this recession.

U.S. Citizens Caught Up in Immigration Raids

Posted on April 09, 2009
Mistaken detentions during workplace roundups and jailhouse sweeps in search of undocumented immigrants are drawing increased attention.

Debunking the 'Ethnic Angle' to Mass Murders like Binghampton and Virginia Tech

Posted on April 09, 2009
Enough about Asia's "shame-based" culture, it is the gun culture in America that is most conspicuous.

Dear White House -- Some Questions From Those of Us in the 'Ethnic Media'

Posted on April 08, 2009
We asked editors and journalists from ethnic media to submit their question for the White House.

Right-Wing Media's Two-Note Tune: All of Society's Ills Are the Fault of Acorn or Immigrants

Posted on April 07, 2009
Conservatives in the media have repeatedly turned to two favorite bogeymen to explain all of our ills -- undocumented immigrants and ACORN.

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