Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D) is one of seven Illinois Representatives that are pushing for immigration reform legislation to be passed this fall. These legislators signed a letter to President Obama saying laws need to be enacted that keep immigrant families together, protect workers and provide safe migration opportunities.
Study Finds Latino Unemployment on the Rise
August 4, 2009 By
According to a study published by the Economic Policy Institute, Latino unemployment in California reached 15.7 percent during the second quarter of 2008, exceeding the unemployment rate of African Americans (15.3 percent) for the first time since the recession began.
McCain to Vote Against Sotomayor
August 3, 2009 By
Despite recently saying he felt the GOP needed to reach out to Hispanics, Senator John McCain of Arizona announced today that he will be voting against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
McCain Encourages GOP to Reach Out to Hispanics
August 3, 2009 By
2008 Republican presidential nominee, and current Arizona Senator, John McCain, said yesterday that the GOP needs to focus on reaching out to Hispanic voters. He believes that without increased effort in this regard the Republican Party will be left behind.
Sotomayor Vote Expected by the End of the Week
August 3, 2009 By
Last week, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) announced that he will be voting in favor of President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
More Airports Want Flights to Cuba
July 30, 2009 By
Following President Obama’s ease on travel restrictions to Cuba by U.S. citizens or residents with family in Cuba, the travel industry is urging the government to broaden the list of ports of entry to and from Cuba. Currently, the three international airports with flights to Cuba are Miami, Los Angeles, and New York.
Report Finds Immigration Detention Centers Falling Short of Standards
July 29, 2009 By
A report issued Tuesday assessing the federal government’s regulation of immigration detention centers found detainees were being denied sufficient recreation time and not given adequate access to attorneys, legal materials and telephones. The report is based on reviews conducted by customs officials from 2001 to 2005, the American Bar Association and the Office of the […]
U.S. Citizen Unlawfully Detained as Illegal Immigrant
July 28, 2009 By
Hector Veloz is a U.S. citizen, the son of a decorated Vietnam veteran. But, in 2007 he was thrown in an Arizona prison for 14 months when he was mistaken for an illegal immigrant. Veloz was able to prove his citizenship from behind bars with the help of an aunt who tracked down his and […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Endorses Sotomayor
July 28, 2009 By
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13 to 6 to endorse the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Every Democratic member of the committee voted in favor of the nominee. Lindsey Graham (SC) was the sole Republican who voted for Sotomayor.
Senator Sessions to Vote Against Sotomayor
July 27, 2009 By
Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on President Barack Obama’s first Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor. She is virtually certain to be confirmed by a vote of the full Senate by the end of next week, becoming the first Latina justice.
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