As Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor continues her meet-and greets this week in Washington, Republicans are working hard to strengthen their case against the nominee by analyzing her responses to written questions and combing through her record as a lawyer and a judge. However, Senate Democrats remain confident that Sotomayor will be confirmed by a wide […]
Reid States Immigration as Top Priority
June 8, 2009 By
At a news conference on Thursday with Hispanic leaders to bolster support for Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court candidacy, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), said he wants to address comprehensive immigration reform, saying that a bill is “going to happen this session, but I want it this year, if at all possible.” Reid called it one […]
Comentarios from Maria Cardona: “Latinos to GOP Conservatives: Be careful!”
June 5, 2009 By
Prominent conservative leaders are crazed looking for ways to bring down President Obama’s first nominee to the Supreme Court – Judge Sonia Sotomayor – who is the most experienced and best prepared jurist in 100 years. She also happens to be Latina. Newt Gingrich and conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh have called her a racist. Former […]
Debate on Timetable for Confirmation Hearings Continues
June 4, 2009 By
As Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor continues her rounds on Capitol Hill, the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have yet to reach an agreement on the timetable for confirmation hearings.
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference Urges Participation in 2010 Census
June 4, 2009 By
Today, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), an organization that serves the 16 million Hispanic born-again Christians in the United States and Puerto Rico, urged all Latinos and immigrants in the United States to take part in the 2010 Census.
Sotomayor Continues Meetings in Washington; Newt Takes Back Racial Comment
June 3, 2009 By
Supreme Court hopeful Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be back on Capitol Hill today to continue her round of courtesy calls following meetings with Senate leaders and the chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor in Washington for Meetings
June 2, 2009 By
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is in Washington D.C. today on Capitol Hill. Sotomayor’s visit includes a series of meetings with key Senators integral to the confirmation process. Last week President Barack Obama announced Judge Sotomayor as his choice to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter.
Cuba Agrees to Resume Immigration Talks With U.S.
June 1, 2009 By
Cuba has agreed to restart talks with the United States on immigration and demonstrated willingness to cooperate on issues including terrorism, drug trafficking, and even mail service.
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Dr.Gabriela Lemus and Hector Sanchez "For The Next Justice, Let's Have A Latino"
May 29, 2009 By
By: Dr. Gabriela Lemus and Hector Sanchez, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement As featured on NPR There are a number of issues to consider when replacing Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court, but the opportunity to diversify the bench by appointing a Latino is particularly compelling. Never in its 220-year history has a […]
Pew Study Finds Most Hispanic Children Second Generation
May 28, 2009 By
A Pew Hispanic Center report reveals that a majority of Hispanic children are now the U.S.-born children of immigrants, primarily Mexicans who came to this country in an immigration wave that started around 1980.
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