LULAC Praises the Supreme Court for Rejecting the Arizona Proof of Citizenship Requirement
PRESS RELEASE
LAS VEGAS, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, No. 12-71, the Supreme Court held that the Arizona requirement for prospective voters to show proof of citizenship before using a registration form to vote in a federal election was unconstitutional. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 provides for voters to register by using a federal form produced under the Motor Voter registration law, where they must declare, under penalty of perjury, that they are a U.S. Citizen. LULAC was one of the plaintiffs in the suit from the trial court level, the 9th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals, and now with the Supreme Court decision.
The Arizona state law required prospective voters to provide documentation of their U.S. citizenship in order to use the registration form. In a 7-2 decision the court ruled that the Arizona state law, which required proof of citizenship, was an invalid requirement in that it was inconsistent with the controlling federal statute, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
"LULAC has worked hard to combat efforts that suppress a citizen's right to vote – which is precisely what the Arizona law was designed to do," said LULAC National President Margaret Moran. "We are pleased with the Supreme Court decision today striking down such a restrictive law. We believe that the Supreme Court decision not only affects Arizona but other states which have tried or may try in the future to suppress voter participation through such abhorrent practices. These attempts are un-American to their core, in that our democracy is at its best when citizens practice their right to be heard."
Although today's decision was focused on Arizona it will impact states who have filed similar legislation. Currently, similar voter restriction requirements have been filed in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas and Tennessee.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 900 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC's programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.lulac.org.
SOURCE League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
CONTACT: Paloma Zuleta, (202) 812-4477, pzuleta@lulac.org
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Prosperity Candle and Women’s Refugee Commission Partner for Displaced Women and Children Around The World
June 10, 2013, Easthampton, MA - Prosperity Candle (www.prosperitycandle.com) has announced that it will donate 5% of all online and designated corporate sales from May 12th through June 30th to the Women's Refugee Commission (www.wrcommision.org). The donations will support the WRC’s work creating a positive impact on the lives of displaced women, children and youth around the world. The partnership is in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20th 2013.
The WRC, a nongovernmental organization, examines the needs of refugees, identifies solutions and advocates for programs and policies to strengthen their resilience and drive change in humanitarian practices. Donations from the partnership will go to fund on the ground research missions and the dissemination of reports to bring attention to refugee issues around the world, as well as provide trainings for refugees and aid workers.
This announcement comes just days before the 13th annual World Refugee Day. The June 20th, 2013, celebration will feature events hosted in over 100 countries involving aid workers, government officials and celebrities, as well as current and former refugees.
“Prosperity Candle is honored to support the thousands of women and girls around the world struggling for the right to return home,” says Kaitlin Hasseler, Director of Partnerships at Prosperity Candle “World Refugee Day is the perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations around the world to pledge their support of refugees, both at home and abroad.”
Prosperity Candle is a social enterprise company that partners with female entrepreneurs in and from some of the most distressed regions around the globe. The organization works with women from places like Haiti and Iraq to start candle businesses with access to local and global markets. In the U.S., it works with recently resettled refugees from places like Burma who are finally getting the opportunity to rebuild their lives after years of hardship.
“We are thrilled that Prosperity Candle has selected the Women's Refugee Commission as a partner in striving for a future in which refugees and internally displaced women, children and youth are safe, healthy and self-‐reliant, and have their human rights respected and protected,” said Sarah Costa, executive director of the WRC.
All Prosperity Candle purchases during the partnership period will benefit the WRC. Products and details are available online at www.prosperitycandle.com.
For more information about the Women's Refugee Commission, Prosperity Candle, or to schedule an interview with Kim Hutt contact Prosperity Candle by phone at 413-‐727-‐3078 or by e-‐mail at info@prosperitycandle.com
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About Prosperity Candle
Prosperity Candle is a social enterprise that offers women living in distressed places around the world with the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and create thriving enterprises producing distinctive candles for local and international markets. Currently the company is working in Iraq and Haiti, and with Burmese women refugees in the U.S. For more information and to see products made by Prosperity Candle entrepreneurs visit www.prosperitycandle.com.
About The Women’s Refugee Commission
The Women's Refugee Commission was established in 1989 to address the particular needs of refugee and displaced women and children. The Women's Refugee Commission is affiliated with and is legally part of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a non-‐profit 501(c)(3) organization. It does not receive direct financial support from the IRC. For more information, visit www.womensrefugeecommission.org.
June 10, 2013, Easthampton, MA - Prosperity Candle (www.prosperitycandle.com) has announced that it will donate 5% of all online and designated corporate sales from May 12th through June 30th to the Women's Refugee Commission (www.wrcommision.org). The donations will support the WRC’s work creating a positive impact on the lives of displaced women, children and youth around the world. The partnership is in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20th 2013.
The WRC, a nongovernmental organization, examines the needs of refugees, identifies solutions and advocates for programs and policies to strengthen their resilience and drive change in humanitarian practices. Donations from the partnership will go to fund on the ground research missions and the dissemination of reports to bring attention to refugee issues around the world, as well as provide trainings for refugees and aid workers.
This announcement comes just days before the 13th annual World Refugee Day. The June 20th, 2013, celebration will feature events hosted in over 100 countries involving aid workers, government officials and celebrities, as well as current and former refugees.
“Prosperity Candle is honored to support the thousands of women and girls around the world struggling for the right to return home,” says Kaitlin Hasseler, Director of Partnerships at Prosperity Candle “World Refugee Day is the perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations around the world to pledge their support of refugees, both at home and abroad.”
Prosperity Candle is a social enterprise company that partners with female entrepreneurs in and from some of the most distressed regions around the globe. The organization works with women from places like Haiti and Iraq to start candle businesses with access to local and global markets. In the U.S., it works with recently resettled refugees from places like Burma who are finally getting the opportunity to rebuild their lives after years of hardship.
“We are thrilled that Prosperity Candle has selected the Women's Refugee Commission as a partner in striving for a future in which refugees and internally displaced women, children and youth are safe, healthy and self-‐reliant, and have their human rights respected and protected,” said Sarah Costa, executive director of the WRC.
All Prosperity Candle purchases during the partnership period will benefit the WRC. Products and details are available online at www.prosperitycandle.com.
For more information about the Women's Refugee Commission, Prosperity Candle, or to schedule an interview with Kim Hutt contact Prosperity Candle by phone at 413-‐727-‐3078 or by e-‐mail at info@prosperitycandle.com
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About Prosperity Candle
Prosperity Candle is a social enterprise that offers women living in distressed places around the world with the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and create thriving enterprises producing distinctive candles for local and international markets. Currently the company is working in Iraq and Haiti, and with Burmese women refugees in the U.S. For more information and to see products made by Prosperity Candle entrepreneurs visit www.prosperitycandle.com.
About The Women’s Refugee Commission
The Women's Refugee Commission was established in 1989 to address the particular needs of refugee and displaced women and children. The Women's Refugee Commission is affiliated with and is legally part of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a non-‐profit 501(c)(3) organization. It does not receive direct financial support from the IRC. For more information, visit www.womensrefugeecommission.org.
Monday, June 17, 2013
New Analyses on Immigration and Unemployment
For Immediate Release
June 12, 2013
Washington D.C. - Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases The Economic Blame Game: Immigration and Unemployment and Allies, Not Enemies: How Latino Immigration Boosts African American Employment and Wages.
The evidence in these two reports runs contrary to claims that immigration reform will increase the nation’s unemployment rate. In fact, both the legalization and “future flow” provisions of the current Senate bill would empower immigrant workers to spend more, invest more, and pay more in taxes—all of which would create new jobs.
Another popular myth addressed is one that assumes Latino immigrants and African Americans are locked in ruinous competition for the same jobs, resulting in lower wages and higher unemployment rates for African Americans. In truth, Latino immigrants and African Americans fill complementary roles in the labor market—they are not simply substitutes for one another.
To view the analyses in their entirety, see:
The Economic Blame Game: Immigration and Unemployment (IPC Fact Check, June 2013)
Allies, Not Enemies: How Latino Immigration Boosts African American Employment and Wages (IPC Perspectives, Jack Strauss, Ph.D., June 2013)
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For more information contact, Wendy Feliz at wfeliz@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC), established in 2003, is the policy arm of the American Immigration Council. IPC's mission is to shape a rational conversation on immigration and immigrant integration. Through its research and analysis, IPC provides policymakers, the media, and the general public with accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy on U.S. society. IPC reports and materials are widely disseminated and relied upon by press and policy makers. IPC staff regularly serves as experts to leaders on Capitol Hill, opinion-makers and the media. IPC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate for office.
Division of the American Immigration Council.
For Immediate Release
June 12, 2013
Washington D.C. - Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases The Economic Blame Game: Immigration and Unemployment and Allies, Not Enemies: How Latino Immigration Boosts African American Employment and Wages.
The evidence in these two reports runs contrary to claims that immigration reform will increase the nation’s unemployment rate. In fact, both the legalization and “future flow” provisions of the current Senate bill would empower immigrant workers to spend more, invest more, and pay more in taxes—all of which would create new jobs.
Another popular myth addressed is one that assumes Latino immigrants and African Americans are locked in ruinous competition for the same jobs, resulting in lower wages and higher unemployment rates for African Americans. In truth, Latino immigrants and African Americans fill complementary roles in the labor market—they are not simply substitutes for one another.
To view the analyses in their entirety, see:
The Economic Blame Game: Immigration and Unemployment (IPC Fact Check, June 2013)
Allies, Not Enemies: How Latino Immigration Boosts African American Employment and Wages (IPC Perspectives, Jack Strauss, Ph.D., June 2013)
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For more information contact, Wendy Feliz at wfeliz@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC), established in 2003, is the policy arm of the American Immigration Council. IPC's mission is to shape a rational conversation on immigration and immigrant integration. Through its research and analysis, IPC provides policymakers, the media, and the general public with accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy on U.S. society. IPC reports and materials are widely disseminated and relied upon by press and policy makers. IPC staff regularly serves as experts to leaders on Capitol Hill, opinion-makers and the media. IPC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate for office.
Division of the American Immigration Council.
Program helps refugees enhance English skills
Refugees have to learn English to function in this country. Some learned a bit of English in their previous country, this class in Pittsburgh helps them get the American accents and meanings. - - Donna Poisl
By Stephanie Hacke
Nay Nwoi recalls a time when she was scared to answer the telephone.
The 30-year-old Whitehall mother of three had just moved to the United States after spending 10 years in a refugee camp in Thailand and struggled to understand what the person on the other end of the line was saying.
So, she made a habit of telling the caller that she didn't speak English and would hang up the phone on whomever was trying to reach her.
Hours of practice, and English classes from the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council and Whitehall Public Library, have helped Nwoi master the English language.
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Refugees have to learn English to function in this country. Some learned a bit of English in their previous country, this class in Pittsburgh helps them get the American accents and meanings. - - Donna Poisl
By Stephanie Hacke
Nay Nwoi recalls a time when she was scared to answer the telephone.
The 30-year-old Whitehall mother of three had just moved to the United States after spending 10 years in a refugee camp in Thailand and struggled to understand what the person on the other end of the line was saying.
So, she made a habit of telling the caller that she didn't speak English and would hang up the phone on whomever was trying to reach her.
Hours of practice, and English classes from the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council and Whitehall Public Library, have helped Nwoi master the English language.
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The real immigration ‘crisis'? Not enough immigrants
This could be an interesting problem. For many reasons we need more immigrants, let's hope they keep coming. - - Donna Poisl
by O. RICARDO PIMENTEL
What if someone gave an immigration “crisis” and no one came?
Literally, as in no immigrants came.
We might want to gird for the real immigration crisis — not enough immigrants.
This is a scenario posed by René Zenteno, a professor of demography at University of Texas-San Antonio and a former undersecretary of population, migration and religious affairs in Mexico’s Ministry of the Interior.
Also on a recent panel with him in San Antonio on this topic were local immigration attorney Juan Gonzales, AFL-CIO executive vice president emerita Linda Chavez-Thompson and Jeff Judson, senior vice president of the San Antonio Tea Party.
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This could be an interesting problem. For many reasons we need more immigrants, let's hope they keep coming. - - Donna Poisl
by O. RICARDO PIMENTEL
What if someone gave an immigration “crisis” and no one came?
Literally, as in no immigrants came.
We might want to gird for the real immigration crisis — not enough immigrants.
This is a scenario posed by René Zenteno, a professor of demography at University of Texas-San Antonio and a former undersecretary of population, migration and religious affairs in Mexico’s Ministry of the Interior.
Also on a recent panel with him in San Antonio on this topic were local immigration attorney Juan Gonzales, AFL-CIO executive vice president emerita Linda Chavez-Thompson and Jeff Judson, senior vice president of the San Antonio Tea Party.
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An Immigrant's Life, Defined
Despite her status, this young woman has accomplished much. She is the perfect example of the immigrants the DREAM Act is intended to help - - Donna Poisl
FROM TOLU OLUBUNMI
As an undocumented immigrant living in America, I've always refused to be defined -- or confined -- by my immigration status. I am so much more than just an immigrant; I am a college graduate, an engineer by training, a sorority sister, a peer counselor, a volunteer for abused women and an advocate for immigration reform.
Despite all of the roles I have played in my life and in my community, the fact remains that I am an undocumented immigrant. I have spent much of my life in the shadows, living in fear that I will be deported. For many years I didn't share my story because of that fear. But with immigration reform a real possibility, I feel compelled to add my voice to all those calling for a path to citizenship for people like me.
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria and came to the U.S. when I was 14. From a very young age I dreamed of becoming an engineer. Once I got to America I worked hard to fulfill that dream. I graduated in the top five percent of my class and was admitted to one of the country's top universities. In 2002, I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
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Despite her status, this young woman has accomplished much. She is the perfect example of the immigrants the DREAM Act is intended to help - - Donna Poisl
FROM TOLU OLUBUNMI
As an undocumented immigrant living in America, I've always refused to be defined -- or confined -- by my immigration status. I am so much more than just an immigrant; I am a college graduate, an engineer by training, a sorority sister, a peer counselor, a volunteer for abused women and an advocate for immigration reform.
Despite all of the roles I have played in my life and in my community, the fact remains that I am an undocumented immigrant. I have spent much of my life in the shadows, living in fear that I will be deported. For many years I didn't share my story because of that fear. But with immigration reform a real possibility, I feel compelled to add my voice to all those calling for a path to citizenship for people like me.
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria and came to the U.S. when I was 14. From a very young age I dreamed of becoming an engineer. Once I got to America I worked hard to fulfill that dream. I graduated in the top five percent of my class and was admitted to one of the country's top universities. In 2002, I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
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Governor Signs Bill to Help Young English Language Learners
This is good news; if these kids don't learn English completely, they will suffer all through their school years and then in the rest of their lives. - - Donna Poisl
By Sharie Harvin, Reporter
LAS VEGAS -- Thousands of Clark County School District students whose primary language is not English will soon have $50 million funding more of their education.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the state's first-ever funded bill for English language learners, or ELL, at the YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, on Wednesday.
Of the 67,000 students considered English language learners, 75 percent are below average in reading and more than half are underperforming in math.
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This is good news; if these kids don't learn English completely, they will suffer all through their school years and then in the rest of their lives. - - Donna Poisl
By Sharie Harvin, Reporter
LAS VEGAS -- Thousands of Clark County School District students whose primary language is not English will soon have $50 million funding more of their education.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the state's first-ever funded bill for English language learners, or ELL, at the YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, on Wednesday.
Of the 67,000 students considered English language learners, 75 percent are below average in reading and more than half are underperforming in math.
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Immigrants use less health care than native-born Americans
Many immigrants are not accustomed to using health care or emergency rooms and they do the same here. - - Donna Poisl
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
As Congress spars over what types of health care coverage to extend to illegal immigrants, a new report Thursday says immigrants overall are less likely than native-born Americans to go to the doctor or show up in the emergency room.
The Migration Policy Institute said 8 percent of low-income immigrants visited a doctor’s office in 2010, compared to 13 percent of native-born Americans.
“Our analysis shows that immigrants — even those who have insurance — use emergency rooms more sparingly than the native born,” said Leighton Ku, one of the MPI report’s co-authors.
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Many immigrants are not accustomed to using health care or emergency rooms and they do the same here. - - Donna Poisl
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
As Congress spars over what types of health care coverage to extend to illegal immigrants, a new report Thursday says immigrants overall are less likely than native-born Americans to go to the doctor or show up in the emergency room.
The Migration Policy Institute said 8 percent of low-income immigrants visited a doctor’s office in 2010, compared to 13 percent of native-born Americans.
“Our analysis shows that immigrants — even those who have insurance — use emergency rooms more sparingly than the native born,” said Leighton Ku, one of the MPI report’s co-authors.
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Why It Makes More Sense Than You Know to Learn a Second Language
There are many everyday reasons to learn a second language, but many people don't realize how beneficial it is to your brain. - - Donna Poisl
FROM DAN ROITMAN
My wife is Colombian, I grew up in Germany, and I now work in Philadelphia. As I like to joke, that gives me three good reasons to know a language other than English. But the truth is, recent research suggests that learning a new language, at any age, not only will enhance your next vacation or better prepare you for an upcoming business trip, it can also make you a better listener, boost your creativity, spur brain growth, and for some people, even delay Alzheimer's.
Each of these benefits stems from the various ways that language learning improves your brain's ability to focus. Learning a language physically changes your mind, ultimately making you a stronger, more creative thinker. So if your high school Spanish lessons are a buried memory or even if you're already bilingual and just want to find out what that skill is doing for you, here are five reasons why you should start learning a foreign language right now:
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There are many everyday reasons to learn a second language, but many people don't realize how beneficial it is to your brain. - - Donna Poisl
FROM DAN ROITMAN
My wife is Colombian, I grew up in Germany, and I now work in Philadelphia. As I like to joke, that gives me three good reasons to know a language other than English. But the truth is, recent research suggests that learning a new language, at any age, not only will enhance your next vacation or better prepare you for an upcoming business trip, it can also make you a better listener, boost your creativity, spur brain growth, and for some people, even delay Alzheimer's.
Each of these benefits stems from the various ways that language learning improves your brain's ability to focus. Learning a language physically changes your mind, ultimately making you a stronger, more creative thinker. So if your high school Spanish lessons are a buried memory or even if you're already bilingual and just want to find out what that skill is doing for you, here are five reasons why you should start learning a foreign language right now:
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Will immigration reform provide the workers America needs? Yes!
This country needs lots of workers who are young and will be paying into Social Security and Medicare for many years. Immigrants are the answer to that need. - - Donna Poisl
By Thomas J. Donohue
Throughout our nation's history, the world's biggest risk-takers, boldest thinkers and hardest workers have flocked to America's shores in pursuit of greater freedom and opportunity. Their contributions to our society and economy are no less important today than they were 200 years ago.
In the face of changing demographics, shifts in the labor market, and an increasingly global workforce, immigrants are essential to our economic strength and competitive standing in the world. And that's good for all Americans.
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This country needs lots of workers who are young and will be paying into Social Security and Medicare for many years. Immigrants are the answer to that need. - - Donna Poisl
By Thomas J. Donohue
Throughout our nation's history, the world's biggest risk-takers, boldest thinkers and hardest workers have flocked to America's shores in pursuit of greater freedom and opportunity. Their contributions to our society and economy are no less important today than they were 200 years ago.
In the face of changing demographics, shifts in the labor market, and an increasingly global workforce, immigrants are essential to our economic strength and competitive standing in the world. And that's good for all Americans.
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Immigrants sow new idea: They're also here to give back
Immigrants in NC got together and donated their time working at a Farm Center in their area. - - Donna Poisl
from The News & Observer
DURHAM, Jun 16, 2013 (The News & Observer (Menafn - Raleigh - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --As immigration reform proposals sow heated debate nationally and across North Carolina, a nonprofit organization brought together American- and foreign-born residents Saturday to plant a different seed: Many immigrants living in this state -- legally or not -- often want to give back to their new communities.
That was the message echoed over and over during a workday that Uniting NC, a nonprofit organization working to foster mutual respect and cooperation among North Carolina residents, held at the Goodwill Farm Center in Durham.
More than 30 volunteers spent three hours under a hot sun picking blueberries, weeding eggplant and potato rows, and planting sweet potatoes and fruit trees.
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Immigrants in NC got together and donated their time working at a Farm Center in their area. - - Donna Poisl
from The News & Observer
DURHAM, Jun 16, 2013 (The News & Observer (Menafn - Raleigh - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --As immigration reform proposals sow heated debate nationally and across North Carolina, a nonprofit organization brought together American- and foreign-born residents Saturday to plant a different seed: Many immigrants living in this state -- legally or not -- often want to give back to their new communities.
That was the message echoed over and over during a workday that Uniting NC, a nonprofit organization working to foster mutual respect and cooperation among North Carolina residents, held at the Goodwill Farm Center in Durham.
More than 30 volunteers spent three hours under a hot sun picking blueberries, weeding eggplant and potato rows, and planting sweet potatoes and fruit trees.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The Demographic and Economic Impacts of New Americans on ALL 50 States
June 5, 2013
Washington D.C. - Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases all 50 updated state-by-state fact sheets with accompanying infographics, which highlight the demographic and economic impact of New Americans, Asians and Latinos in each state. All fifty states, plus the District of Columbia and an overall U.S. fact sheet, are complete and available at the following links:
Alabama: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-alabama
Alaska: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-alaska
Arizona: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-arizona
Arkansas: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-arkansas
California: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-california
Colorado: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-colorado
Connecticut: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-connecticut
Delaware: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-delaware
District of Columbia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-washington-dc
Florida: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-florida
Georgia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-georgia
Hawaii: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-hawaii
Idaho: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-idaho
Illinois: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-illinois
Indiana: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-indiana
Iowa: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-iowa
Kansas: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-kansas
Kentucky: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-kentucky
Louisiana: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-louisiana
Maine: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-maine
Maryland: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-maryland
Massachusetts: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-massachusetts
Michigan: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-michigan
Minnesota: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-minnesota
Mississippi: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-mississippi
Missouri: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-missouri
Montana: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-montana
Nebraska: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-nebraska
Nevada: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-nevada
New Hampshire: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-hampshire
New Mexico: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-mexico
New Jersey: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-jersey
New York: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-york
North Carolina: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-north-carolina
North Dakota: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-north-dakota
Ohio: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-ohio
Oklahoma: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-oklahoma
Oregon: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-oregon
Pennsylvania: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-pennsylvania
Rhode Island: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-rhode-island
South Carolina: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-south-carolina
South Dakota: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-south-dakota
Tennessee: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-tennessee
Texas: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-texas
Utah: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-utah
Vermont: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-vermont
Virginia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-virginia
Washington: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-washington
West Virginia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-west-virginia
Wisconsin: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-wisconsin
Wyoming: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-wyoming
The United States: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/strength-diversity-economic-and-political-power-immigrants-latinos-and-asian
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For more information contact Wendy Feliz at wfeliz@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524
June 5, 2013
Washington D.C. - Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases all 50 updated state-by-state fact sheets with accompanying infographics, which highlight the demographic and economic impact of New Americans, Asians and Latinos in each state. All fifty states, plus the District of Columbia and an overall U.S. fact sheet, are complete and available at the following links:
Alabama: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-alabama
Alaska: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-alaska
Arizona: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-arizona
Arkansas: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-arkansas
California: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-california
Colorado: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-colorado
Connecticut: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-connecticut
Delaware: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-delaware
District of Columbia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-washington-dc
Florida: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-florida
Georgia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-georgia
Hawaii: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-hawaii
Idaho: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-idaho
Illinois: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-illinois
Indiana: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-indiana
Iowa: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-iowa
Kansas: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-kansas
Kentucky: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-kentucky
Louisiana: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-louisiana
Maine: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-maine
Maryland: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-maryland
Massachusetts: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-massachusetts
Michigan: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-michigan
Minnesota: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-minnesota
Mississippi: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-mississippi
Missouri: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-missouri
Montana: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-montana
Nebraska: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-nebraska
Nevada: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-nevada
New Hampshire: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-hampshire
New Mexico: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-mexico
New Jersey: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-jersey
New York: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-new-york
North Carolina: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-north-carolina
North Dakota: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-north-dakota
Ohio: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-ohio
Oklahoma: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-oklahoma
Oregon: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-oregon
Pennsylvania: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-pennsylvania
Rhode Island: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-rhode-island
South Carolina: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-south-carolina
South Dakota: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-south-dakota
Tennessee: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-tennessee
Texas: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-texas
Utah: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-utah
Vermont: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-vermont
Virginia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-virginia
Washington: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-washington
West Virginia: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-west-virginia
Wisconsin: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-wisconsin
Wyoming: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/new-americans-wyoming
The United States: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/strength-diversity-economic-and-political-power-immigrants-latinos-and-asian
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For more information contact Wendy Feliz at wfeliz@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524
The American Immigration Council Announces the Winners of the 16th Annual 'Celebrate America' Fifth Grade Creative Writing Contest
For Immediate Release
June 6, 2013
Washington D.C. - The American Immigration Council is pleased to announce that the first place winner of our Community Education Center's 16th Annual 'Celebrate America' Fifth Grade Creative Writing Contest is Erin Stark of Enetai Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington. Her poem entitled What Would You Miss About Immigrants? was chosen from among thousands of entries nationwide. The piece asks what one would do if immigrants stopped coming to the United States:
To read the rest of the winning entry click here.
The second place winner is Julianne Capp of Las Vegas, Nevada, the third place winner is Helen Agee of Dallas, Texas and honorable mentions are Emma LaTendresse of Portland, Oregon and Jeffrey Phong of Los Angeles, California.
Stark will read her poem and receive her award at the American Immigration Council’s Annual Benefit in San Francisco on June 28, 2013. Her winning entry will be read into the Congressional Record and all top five winners will have a flag flown over the Capitol.
Erin’s poem was inspired by her fifth grade teacher Monica Chun’s lessons about immigration. “I thought immediately about food, holidays and contributions [of immigrants]-like buildings”, Erin stated. Besides writing, Erin likes to read books with fantasy and action.
The celebrity judges of the national contest are all immigrants including Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, co-founder of National Organization for Women Sonia Pressman Fuentes, award-winning author Edwidge Danticat, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Gerda Weissman Klein.
21 Chapters of the American Immigration Lawyers Association participated in the contest. The top entry from each participating Chapter was judged by a panel of immigration experts who chose the top five entries sent to the celebrity judges.
2013 marks the American Immigration Council’s 16th Annual Creative Writing Contest, a national contest for fifth grade students sponsored by the Community Education Center. The contest provides youth with an opportunity to learn more about immigration to the U.S. and to explain, in their own words, why they are proud America is a nation of immigrants.
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For more information contact Claire Tesh at ctesh@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7518.
For Immediate Release
June 6, 2013
Washington D.C. - The American Immigration Council is pleased to announce that the first place winner of our Community Education Center's 16th Annual 'Celebrate America' Fifth Grade Creative Writing Contest is Erin Stark of Enetai Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington. Her poem entitled What Would You Miss About Immigrants? was chosen from among thousands of entries nationwide. The piece asks what one would do if immigrants stopped coming to the United States:
Would you miss the food?
The potstickers, sushi and dumplings,
Pizza, spaghetti, curry or crepes?
Just think about it for a
minute or two,
Could you survive eating fish at every meal? Could you?
Immigrants are coming every day,
Variety is what they bring with them in every way.
The potstickers, sushi and dumplings,
Pizza, spaghetti, curry or crepes?
Just think about it for a
minute or two,
Could you survive eating fish at every meal? Could you?
Immigrants are coming every day,
Variety is what they bring with them in every way.
To read the rest of the winning entry click here.
The second place winner is Julianne Capp of Las Vegas, Nevada, the third place winner is Helen Agee of Dallas, Texas and honorable mentions are Emma LaTendresse of Portland, Oregon and Jeffrey Phong of Los Angeles, California.
Stark will read her poem and receive her award at the American Immigration Council’s Annual Benefit in San Francisco on June 28, 2013. Her winning entry will be read into the Congressional Record and all top five winners will have a flag flown over the Capitol.
Erin’s poem was inspired by her fifth grade teacher Monica Chun’s lessons about immigration. “I thought immediately about food, holidays and contributions [of immigrants]-like buildings”, Erin stated. Besides writing, Erin likes to read books with fantasy and action.
The celebrity judges of the national contest are all immigrants including Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, co-founder of National Organization for Women Sonia Pressman Fuentes, award-winning author Edwidge Danticat, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Gerda Weissman Klein.
21 Chapters of the American Immigration Lawyers Association participated in the contest. The top entry from each participating Chapter was judged by a panel of immigration experts who chose the top five entries sent to the celebrity judges.
2013 marks the American Immigration Council’s 16th Annual Creative Writing Contest, a national contest for fifth grade students sponsored by the Community Education Center. The contest provides youth with an opportunity to learn more about immigration to the U.S. and to explain, in their own words, why they are proud America is a nation of immigrants.
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For more information contact Claire Tesh at ctesh@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7518.
Silicon Valley’s Immigrant Janitors Learning English at Work
Learning English at the work place saves time, makes it possible for the people to get to the class and makes them better, happier employees too. - - Donna Poisl
by Jason Margolis
If the new US Senate immigration reform bill becomes law, millions of people will need to learn English to become permanent US residents. It’s hard enough for any of us to learn a new language, but it can be especially difficult for immigrants. Many work multiple jobs and have little spare time. And there are diminishing resources available for them to learn.
Consider the case of Daniel Montes. When he was 18, Montes moved to the Bay Area from Mexico. Everything was an adjustment, but nothing was more difficult than the new language.
“It would be equal to losing your voice and not being able to speak from one day to the next,” said Montes.
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Learning English at the work place saves time, makes it possible for the people to get to the class and makes them better, happier employees too. - - Donna Poisl
by Jason Margolis
If the new US Senate immigration reform bill becomes law, millions of people will need to learn English to become permanent US residents. It’s hard enough for any of us to learn a new language, but it can be especially difficult for immigrants. Many work multiple jobs and have little spare time. And there are diminishing resources available for them to learn.
Consider the case of Daniel Montes. When he was 18, Montes moved to the Bay Area from Mexico. Everything was an adjustment, but nothing was more difficult than the new language.
“It would be equal to losing your voice and not being able to speak from one day to the next,” said Montes.
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Immigrants Have Contributed Billions More to Medicare Than They Have Taken
An important benefit of immigrants in our country is how much they contribute to Medicare. - - Donna Poisl
by: Emily Cadik
In addition to the moral arguments for immigration reform, the practical arguments keep adding up. The potential economic boost, the increased tax revenue and the contributions to the housing market (to name a few) all make a compelling case on economic grounds to naturalize the 11 million undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S.
A new study on Medicare adds another layer to the argument by showing immigrants already contribute more to the program than they benefit from it - a trend that will become more pronounced as more immigrants are poised to contribute to the economy.
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An important benefit of immigrants in our country is how much they contribute to Medicare. - - Donna Poisl
by: Emily Cadik
In addition to the moral arguments for immigration reform, the practical arguments keep adding up. The potential economic boost, the increased tax revenue and the contributions to the housing market (to name a few) all make a compelling case on economic grounds to naturalize the 11 million undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S.
A new study on Medicare adds another layer to the argument by showing immigrants already contribute more to the program than they benefit from it - a trend that will become more pronounced as more immigrants are poised to contribute to the economy.
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Immigrants Receive Scholarships from Illinois Dream Fund
About 30 DREAMERS will be able to go to college next year because of this private fund. - - Donna Poisl
from Latin American Herald Tribune
CHICAGO – The privately financed Illinois Dream Fund announced Friday the awarding of the first college scholarships, for a total of $100,000, to undocumented immigrants who have been accepted to universities in the state.
The roughly 30 recipients were chosen by a selection committee that reviewed more than 1,000 applications, the fund’s president Tanya Cabrera told Efe.
“We’re helping a group of future leaders and to do that we must strengthen and expand financially their access to higher education,” she said.
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About 30 DREAMERS will be able to go to college next year because of this private fund. - - Donna Poisl
from Latin American Herald Tribune
CHICAGO – The privately financed Illinois Dream Fund announced Friday the awarding of the first college scholarships, for a total of $100,000, to undocumented immigrants who have been accepted to universities in the state.
The roughly 30 recipients were chosen by a selection committee that reviewed more than 1,000 applications, the fund’s president Tanya Cabrera told Efe.
“We’re helping a group of future leaders and to do that we must strengthen and expand financially their access to higher education,” she said.
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Catholic bishops: Fix unjust immigration system
A letter from Catholic bishops. - - Donna Poisl
by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Immigration reform is an issue close to Catholic hearts. America has wonderfully welcomed generations of immigrant families, and our parishes, schools and charitable ministries have long helped successfully integrate immigrants into American life.
Congress will soon debate the most comprehensive overhaul of our nation's immigration laws in almost 30 years. With the stakes so high, it's important that Congress craft legislation that balances the legitimate needs of security with our heritage of welcoming immigrants and the gifts they bring to our country.
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A letter from Catholic bishops. - - Donna Poisl
by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Immigration reform is an issue close to Catholic hearts. America has wonderfully welcomed generations of immigrant families, and our parishes, schools and charitable ministries have long helped successfully integrate immigrants into American life.
Congress will soon debate the most comprehensive overhaul of our nation's immigration laws in almost 30 years. With the stakes so high, it's important that Congress craft legislation that balances the legitimate needs of security with our heritage of welcoming immigrants and the gifts they bring to our country.
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Plainfield schools could introduce bilingual classes
This program would teach both languages to kids at the same time, they will do better in all their classes and life in general. - - Donna Poisl
By Frank Vaisvilas
PLAINFIELD — Native English-speaking students and native Spanish speaking students could one day attend classes together in Plainfield learning in both languages as early as kindergarten.
It’s called a dual language program and officials argue that students who attend tend to do better academically.
“The idea is that the brain works harder to think and process and learn in two languages, therefore those kids are actually smarter than kids who know only one language,” said Tom Hernandez, director of community relations for Plainfield Consolidated Community School District 202.
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This program would teach both languages to kids at the same time, they will do better in all their classes and life in general. - - Donna Poisl
By Frank Vaisvilas
PLAINFIELD — Native English-speaking students and native Spanish speaking students could one day attend classes together in Plainfield learning in both languages as early as kindergarten.
It’s called a dual language program and officials argue that students who attend tend to do better academically.
“The idea is that the brain works harder to think and process and learn in two languages, therefore those kids are actually smarter than kids who know only one language,” said Tom Hernandez, director of community relations for Plainfield Consolidated Community School District 202.
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An Immigrant's Tale
This immigrant American writes about a famous immigrant American couple who has given back to our country. - - Donna Poisl
FROM PETER A. GEORGESCU
We have a lot of different feelings about immigrants. Once, we wanted to be a magnet for people fleeing other places. We wanted their energy, their desperate desire to make good. Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses. That was the spirit of the thing. It used to be our invitation to the rest of the world.
These days, not so much.
This week the Senate of the United States will commence debate on an immigration law. It's a critical issue for America and all Americans. Personally, I think it's cause for celebration if we can reach a fair and wise solution to our immigration challenge. It's beyond time we address openly an issue which is both economically and morally vital to a better America.
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This immigrant American writes about a famous immigrant American couple who has given back to our country. - - Donna Poisl
FROM PETER A. GEORGESCU
We have a lot of different feelings about immigrants. Once, we wanted to be a magnet for people fleeing other places. We wanted their energy, their desperate desire to make good. Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses. That was the spirit of the thing. It used to be our invitation to the rest of the world.
These days, not so much.
This week the Senate of the United States will commence debate on an immigration law. It's a critical issue for America and all Americans. Personally, I think it's cause for celebration if we can reach a fair and wise solution to our immigration challenge. It's beyond time we address openly an issue which is both economically and morally vital to a better America.
Click on the HEADLINE above to read the rest of this story! This is only a small part of it.
Translate this: Immig kids’ test scores soar
Tutoring and prep work from teachers has helped this school get higher grades this year. - - Donna Poisl
By YOAV GONEN and DANA SAUCHELLI
Students at a Bronx high school for new immigrants may struggle with learning English — but they can suddenly spell success.
The International School for Liberal Arts boosted its passing rates on the English Regents exam from a dismal 34 percent in 2011 to a stunning 87 percent last year — a difference of 53 points.
Despite serving nearly a full roster of Spanish-speaking transplants, the school bested the average citywide pass rate on the English exam — 73 percent — by a full 14 percentage points.
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Tutoring and prep work from teachers has helped this school get higher grades this year. - - Donna Poisl
By YOAV GONEN and DANA SAUCHELLI
Students at a Bronx high school for new immigrants may struggle with learning English — but they can suddenly spell success.
The International School for Liberal Arts boosted its passing rates on the English Regents exam from a dismal 34 percent in 2011 to a stunning 87 percent last year — a difference of 53 points.
Despite serving nearly a full roster of Spanish-speaking transplants, the school bested the average citywide pass rate on the English exam — 73 percent — by a full 14 percentage points.
Click on the HEADLINE above to read the rest of this story! This is only a small part of it.
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