The controversial Arizona law, SB 1070, may be having an effect on the state’s Latino population. According to a study released this week in Mexico City, there are as many as 100,000 fewer Latinos residing in the state since before the debate over the law began. The study did not differentiate whether people were leaving […]
Missouri Court to Rule on Rights of Deported Mother
This week, the Missouri Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a custody battle between a Guatemalan immigrant mother who is facing deportation and an American family who adopted her son through a private arrangement. In the spring of 2007, Encarnacion Romero was arrested in a raid at a Missouri poultry plant. She was arrested and […]
Texas GOP Vows “Crackdown” on Illegal Immigration
The consequences of last Tuesday’s Republican victories are being felt not only on the national stage but on the state level as well. In Texas, 22 Democrats lost their state seats giving Republicans an overwhelming majority. The first item on their agenda, the new lawmakers announced, is the “toughest possible crackdown on illegal immigration.” Quoted […]
“Sixth Sense” Congressman to Chair Immigration Committee
Iowa Republican Steve King is slated to become the chairman of the US House subcommittee that oversees all immigration legislation. King, who well known for his staunch anti-immigrant stances and inflammatory remarks, has said he opposes the bi-partisan Dream Act. Calling it a form of “amnesty”, he vows to use his position to block […]
NY Governor-Elect Visits Puerto Rico
New York’s Governor-Elect, Andrew Cuomo, chose Puerto Rico as the site of his first official public appearance since winning office last week. Cuomo thanked Hispanic leaders for their support which helped propel him to victory over Republican Carl Paladino. The new governor reportedly garnered 80% of the Latino vote. “Thank you for making it possible,” […]
Hispanic Vote May Have Saved Senate for Democrats
A Washington Post analysis today suggests that the balance of power in the US Senate remains in the hands of the Democrats thanks to Latino voters. Bucking the national trend, California and Nevada re-elected Democrats. And, what stands out in these states, is not only the size of their Latino voting populations, it is the […]
Hispanic Vote May Have Saved Senate for Democrats
A Washington Post analysis today suggests that the balance of power in the Senate remains in the hands of the Democrats thanks to Latino voters. California and Nevada, bucking the national trend, elected Democrats. And, while both states not only have sizeable Latino voting populations, they also had organized aggressive get out the vote efforts […]
Appeals Court to Hear Brewer’s Appeal over Immigration Law
An appeals court in San Francisco will hear both sides of the debate over Arizona’s controversial anti-immigrant measure later today in deciding whether to uphold a federal judge’s ruling from July that blocked certain provisions of the law. In July, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton temporarily blocked some of the of the most controversial parts […]
Reported Email Alleges Arpaio Will Send “Army” to Block People from Voting Tuesday
According to America’s Voice, an advocacy group calling for comprehensive immigration reform, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has allegedly sent an email with the following message to his followers: “STOP ILLEGALS FROM STEALING THE ELECTION! Our grassroots army of VOTER FRAUD PREVENTION VOLUNTEERS will stand vigilant across the nation. We will be the first and […]
Guest Blogger Series Exclusive Edition: Tim Kaine and Michael Steele “Who Should Latinos Vote for?”
In this Special Edition of La Plaza’s Guest Blogger Series we have invited Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele to make their case to Latino voters on behalf of their respective parties. Much has been made about the Latino vote in these midterm elections with poll after poll […]
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