Very good news! - - Donna Poisl
by Michael Kiefer - The Arizona Republic
A federal judge has denied motions by Gov. Jan Brewer, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the tough Arizona immigration law referred to as Senate Bill 1070.
U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton issued a detailed ruling Friday allowing the lawsuit to go forward. In her ruling, Bolton found that the plaintiffs, led by the Phoenix advocacy group Friendly House and the American Civil Liberties Union, had standing to bring the lawsuit and that the moment was "ripe" to do so.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Illegal immigrants draft legal plans in case of deportation
It is sad they have to do this, but very smart. Actually everyone, especially young parents, should have this plan, in case they die or are seriously injured. - - Donna Poisl
By Alan Gomez, USA TODAY
Illegal immigrants nervous about stronger enforcement have started drawing up legal documents to spell out what they want to happen to their families and belongings if they are deported.
Attorneys in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas say illegal immigrants began approaching them for help preparing the documents as the national debate over immigration heated up in recent months.
"There's a culture of fear out there," says Jason Mills, a Fort Worth immigration attorney who was not asked for such help until this year.
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By Alan Gomez, USA TODAY
Illegal immigrants nervous about stronger enforcement have started drawing up legal documents to spell out what they want to happen to their families and belongings if they are deported.
Attorneys in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas say illegal immigrants began approaching them for help preparing the documents as the national debate over immigration heated up in recent months.
"There's a culture of fear out there," says Jason Mills, a Fort Worth immigration attorney who was not asked for such help until this year.
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An Urgent Challenge for our Nation: Improving the Economic Well-Being of Latino Kids
Click on the headline to go to the Center for American Progress Action Fund and watch the Streaming Video. They talk about Latino immigrant child poverty and why it is important for our country to invest in them. - - Donna Poisl
Recorded October 12, 2010, 9:00am – 10:30am
About This Event
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that more than one in five children in the United States lived in poverty last year. The data point to potentially devastating consequences for child well-being and the future of our nation. Given that a large and growing portion of children are Latino—92 percent of whom are U.S. citizens—our country cannot fully address child poverty without considering the particular challenges Latino families face.
How does the new American Community Survey data compare to previous years? How does the data for Latino children compare with other communities? How is poverty different for Latino children? What are state and federal policies that can improve Latino child well-being?
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Recorded October 12, 2010, 9:00am – 10:30am
About This Event
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that more than one in five children in the United States lived in poverty last year. The data point to potentially devastating consequences for child well-being and the future of our nation. Given that a large and growing portion of children are Latino—92 percent of whom are U.S. citizens—our country cannot fully address child poverty without considering the particular challenges Latino families face.
How does the new American Community Survey data compare to previous years? How does the data for Latino children compare with other communities? How is poverty different for Latino children? What are state and federal policies that can improve Latino child well-being?
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Don't Be So Quick to Dismiss Power of Asian Consumers
There are almost 15 million Asians/Asian Americans in this country and Chinese is the most widely spoken language behind English and Spanish. Many forget this group, but should not. They are influential in our country and have large buying power. - - Donna Poisl
This Group of Early Adopters Will Soon Have a Spending Clout of $700B and Is Making Its Own Mark on U.S. Culture
By Bill Imada
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- While no one has that proverbial crystal ball to predict the future of advertising and marketing, one thing is for sure: Asian-Americans will continue to build on their heritage, family values, academic prowess, adaptability and rising spending clout to be the most attractive consumer-market segment in the country.
Most marketers have heard this all before but continue to dismiss the power of the Asian-American market, saying it's too diverse, too small to segment, too complicated -- even cumbersome -- and too regional, not a national audience for a national player. They've even said they aren't influencers or trendsetters; they're influenced by others.
Not true.
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This Group of Early Adopters Will Soon Have a Spending Clout of $700B and Is Making Its Own Mark on U.S. Culture
By Bill Imada
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- While no one has that proverbial crystal ball to predict the future of advertising and marketing, one thing is for sure: Asian-Americans will continue to build on their heritage, family values, academic prowess, adaptability and rising spending clout to be the most attractive consumer-market segment in the country.
Most marketers have heard this all before but continue to dismiss the power of the Asian-American market, saying it's too diverse, too small to segment, too complicated -- even cumbersome -- and too regional, not a national audience for a national player. They've even said they aren't influencers or trendsetters; they're influenced by others.
Not true.
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Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: A Guide
For Immediate Release
Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: A Guide
Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions
October 12, 2010
Washington, D.C. - In heated, election-year politics, the facts often take a back seat to campaign rhetoric - particularly when it comes to immigration. In an effort to defend the facts and provide basic answers to the most commonly asked questions, the Immigration Policy Center releases: Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions.
This comprehensive Q&A guide reviews the most current research available, debunks myths, and answers some of the most common immigration-related questions, including those about worksite enforcement, border security, birthright citizenship, access to public benefits, immigrants and crime, immigrant integration, the economic impacts of immigration, and more.
To view the guide in its entirety, click on the headline above or go to: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/docs/Giving_Facts_a_Fighting_Chance_100710.pdf
Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions (IPC Guide, October 12, 2010)
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For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at wsefsaf@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524.
Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: A Guide
Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions
October 12, 2010
Washington, D.C. - In heated, election-year politics, the facts often take a back seat to campaign rhetoric - particularly when it comes to immigration. In an effort to defend the facts and provide basic answers to the most commonly asked questions, the Immigration Policy Center releases: Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions.
This comprehensive Q&A guide reviews the most current research available, debunks myths, and answers some of the most common immigration-related questions, including those about worksite enforcement, border security, birthright citizenship, access to public benefits, immigrants and crime, immigrant integration, the economic impacts of immigration, and more.
To view the guide in its entirety, click on the headline above or go to: http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/docs/Giving_Facts_a_Fighting_Chance_100710.pdf
Giving Facts a Fighting Chance: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions (IPC Guide, October 12, 2010)
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For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at wsefsaf@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Get out the vote!
from Rich Stolz, Reform Immigration FOR America
The elections coming in November will create a new stage in Congress for the continuing drama of immigration reform. The issue of immigration is saturating a number of important elections across the country. Seizing on the importance of these elections, community groups in a number of states are making sure their voices are heard.
This week, many states hit their voter registration deadlines, and a number of them announced encouraging numbers of newly registered immigrant and Latino voters. In Nevada, the Hispanic Institute registered 10,000 new Hispanic voters and in Chicago, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights registered more than 10,000 new immigrant voters through its One Nation, One Dream: Standing for Families campaign. Promise Arizona, a new organization pushing for civic engagement, registered more than 13,000 voters before their registration deadline, successfully exceeding its goals. Now communities across the nation are shifting their attention to get out the vote efforts as we near the Nov. 2nd election.
Getting Out the Vote
Several national organizations, including Democracia U.S.A., the Hispanic Federation, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Mi Familia Vota, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Voto Latino, and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) held an event this week encouraging Latinos to “Vote for Respect” on November 2nd. The event included musical guests Ozomatli and representatives from the various organizations. Clarissa MartÃnez De Castro, Director of Immigration and National Campaigns at NCLR explained the effort: “We are urging Latino voters to take a stand for respect and against the attacks on our long and proud history in America. We have an opportunity to show politicians who are blocking progress on issues that matter to our community, as well as those who stand on the sidelines while our community is under attack, that they need to start working toward solutions or get out of the way. These issues matter to all Americans, and fixing our immigration system, jobs, health care, and education is also part and parcel of fixing our economy.”
While advocacy organizations work to encourage voter turnout, analysts and the national media attempt to make sense of recent polling of Latino voters. What’s clear is that immigrant and Latino voters have real power to strongly affect this election. Some polls are indicating that Latino support for Democrats is growing following the recent effort to pass the DREAM Act in Congress. However, other polls show that with all of the negative sentiment toward immigrants and inaction on immigration reform, Latino turnout may be depressed due to frustration with Democratic leadership and the President.
Click on the headline above to sign the pledge to vote this year!
The elections coming in November will create a new stage in Congress for the continuing drama of immigration reform. The issue of immigration is saturating a number of important elections across the country. Seizing on the importance of these elections, community groups in a number of states are making sure their voices are heard.
This week, many states hit their voter registration deadlines, and a number of them announced encouraging numbers of newly registered immigrant and Latino voters. In Nevada, the Hispanic Institute registered 10,000 new Hispanic voters and in Chicago, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights registered more than 10,000 new immigrant voters through its One Nation, One Dream: Standing for Families campaign. Promise Arizona, a new organization pushing for civic engagement, registered more than 13,000 voters before their registration deadline, successfully exceeding its goals. Now communities across the nation are shifting their attention to get out the vote efforts as we near the Nov. 2nd election.
Getting Out the Vote
Several national organizations, including Democracia U.S.A., the Hispanic Federation, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Mi Familia Vota, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Voto Latino, and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) held an event this week encouraging Latinos to “Vote for Respect” on November 2nd. The event included musical guests Ozomatli and representatives from the various organizations. Clarissa MartÃnez De Castro, Director of Immigration and National Campaigns at NCLR explained the effort: “We are urging Latino voters to take a stand for respect and against the attacks on our long and proud history in America. We have an opportunity to show politicians who are blocking progress on issues that matter to our community, as well as those who stand on the sidelines while our community is under attack, that they need to start working toward solutions or get out of the way. These issues matter to all Americans, and fixing our immigration system, jobs, health care, and education is also part and parcel of fixing our economy.”
While advocacy organizations work to encourage voter turnout, analysts and the national media attempt to make sense of recent polling of Latino voters. What’s clear is that immigrant and Latino voters have real power to strongly affect this election. Some polls are indicating that Latino support for Democrats is growing following the recent effort to pass the DREAM Act in Congress. However, other polls show that with all of the negative sentiment toward immigrants and inaction on immigration reform, Latino turnout may be depressed due to frustration with Democratic leadership and the President.
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Legal Action Center Argues for Greater Federal Court Oversight of Immigration Decisions
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. - In a continuing effort to promote greater federal court oversight of immigration decision-making, the American Immigration Council's Legal Action Center (LAC) recently submitted amicus (friend of the court) briefs in two cases involving motions to reopen. For noncitizens facing removal from the United States, a motion to reopen (an opportunity to present new evidence in a case) may be the last and only way to pursue their claims for lawful residency in the United States. Failure to grant such a motion might prevent anyone - from an asylum seeker to a U.S. citizen's family member - from presenting new evidence that could prevent deportation. Yet, although the federal courts are the last chance for redress, they frequently refuse to hear claims that immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals abuse their discretion when they deny motions to reopen.
The LAC argument is based on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Kucana v. Holder that the Board of Immigration Appeals cannot shield its decisions from judicial review by labeling these decisions "discretionary." Only Congress can limit court review of motions to reopen, and it has not done so.
Given the gravity of removal from the United States, the high volume of immigration court cases, and the reality that most noncitizens do not have lawyers (only 39% of noncitizens were represented in immigration court in 2009), federal court oversight is critical to ensure due process. For an immigration system that is widely understood to be plagued with errors, judicial checks and balances are especially critical.
The LAC's work on these cases builds on their successes in other oversight cases. Last month, for example, the LAC convinced the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to withdraw a precedent-setting decision that would have prevented federal courts from hearing cases challenging government delays in adjudicating immigration applications.
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For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at 202-507-7524 or wsefsaf@immcouncil.org
The Legal Action Center strives to increase the accountability of government agencies that administer the immigration laws and to ensure these laws are interpreted and implemented in a way that honors fundamental constitutional and human rights. The LAC engages in impact litigation, appears as amicus curiae (friend of the court) before administrative tribunals and federal courts in significant immigration cases on targeted legal issues, and has long worked to protect the right to counsel for noncitizens facing removal from the United States.
Washington D.C. - In a continuing effort to promote greater federal court oversight of immigration decision-making, the American Immigration Council's Legal Action Center (LAC) recently submitted amicus (friend of the court) briefs in two cases involving motions to reopen. For noncitizens facing removal from the United States, a motion to reopen (an opportunity to present new evidence in a case) may be the last and only way to pursue their claims for lawful residency in the United States. Failure to grant such a motion might prevent anyone - from an asylum seeker to a U.S. citizen's family member - from presenting new evidence that could prevent deportation. Yet, although the federal courts are the last chance for redress, they frequently refuse to hear claims that immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals abuse their discretion when they deny motions to reopen.
The LAC argument is based on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Kucana v. Holder that the Board of Immigration Appeals cannot shield its decisions from judicial review by labeling these decisions "discretionary." Only Congress can limit court review of motions to reopen, and it has not done so.
Given the gravity of removal from the United States, the high volume of immigration court cases, and the reality that most noncitizens do not have lawyers (only 39% of noncitizens were represented in immigration court in 2009), federal court oversight is critical to ensure due process. For an immigration system that is widely understood to be plagued with errors, judicial checks and balances are especially critical.
The LAC's work on these cases builds on their successes in other oversight cases. Last month, for example, the LAC convinced the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to withdraw a precedent-setting decision that would have prevented federal courts from hearing cases challenging government delays in adjudicating immigration applications.
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For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at 202-507-7524 or wsefsaf@immcouncil.org
The Legal Action Center strives to increase the accountability of government agencies that administer the immigration laws and to ensure these laws are interpreted and implemented in a way that honors fundamental constitutional and human rights. The LAC engages in impact litigation, appears as amicus curiae (friend of the court) before administrative tribunals and federal courts in significant immigration cases on targeted legal issues, and has long worked to protect the right to counsel for noncitizens facing removal from the United States.
THIS WEEK IN IMMIGRATION
Click the headline to read stories from this week from the Immigration Policy Center.
'We've Found Peace in This Land'
More than 100,000 Iraqis live in the U.S. Many of them have settled very successfully in Lincoln Nebraska. Language and weather are the two most difficult challenges. - - Donna Poisl
From the Mideast to the Midwest
by Nina Burleigh
Like the pioneer families in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie books, Iraqi refugees Naef and Suad and their seven children spent their initial winter on the Great Plains huddled indoors, suffering from shock and cabin fever. “The first time we saw snow, we were so excited, and the kids went outside and played,” their father recalls. “But after that we felt like prisoners in our own home. There was so much ice, we only went to the store once a week.”
But now his family, who arrived in Lincoln, Neb., 18 months ago, has adjusted to the climate and rhythms of American life. Weekdays, the four older children are on the school bus at 6:30 a.m. Naef and Suad spend their days studying English and doing volunteer work (a requirement for some government benefits). On weekends, the family goes to Pioneers Park and barbecues. The kids have even sampled the delights of Chuck E. Cheese on a few special occasions.
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From the Mideast to the Midwest
by Nina Burleigh
Like the pioneer families in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie books, Iraqi refugees Naef and Suad and their seven children spent their initial winter on the Great Plains huddled indoors, suffering from shock and cabin fever. “The first time we saw snow, we were so excited, and the kids went outside and played,” their father recalls. “But after that we felt like prisoners in our own home. There was so much ice, we only went to the store once a week.”
But now his family, who arrived in Lincoln, Neb., 18 months ago, has adjusted to the climate and rhythms of American life. Weekdays, the four older children are on the school bus at 6:30 a.m. Naef and Suad spend their days studying English and doing volunteer work (a requirement for some government benefits). On weekends, the family goes to Pioneers Park and barbecues. The kids have even sampled the delights of Chuck E. Cheese on a few special occasions.
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Hispanic-Owned Businesses on Rise
When people lose their jobs, they often think about starting their own businesses. Hispanics are no different than other Americans in that regard. - - Donna Poisl
by Perla Trevizo
Ruben Garcia came to the United States from Mexico in the 1980s, but never really thought of opening his own business until the necessity pushed him to do it, he said.
He lost his job as a welder three years ago at the same time an acquaintance offered to let him take over an auto shop, Garcia's Garage on Rossville Boulevard, where he installs stereos, buys and sells used cars and offers a towing service.
Garcia is among a growing number of Hispanics, especially Mexicans, who own a business in Tennessee and Georgia -- reflecting a national trend.
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by Perla Trevizo
Ruben Garcia came to the United States from Mexico in the 1980s, but never really thought of opening his own business until the necessity pushed him to do it, he said.
He lost his job as a welder three years ago at the same time an acquaintance offered to let him take over an auto shop, Garcia's Garage on Rossville Boulevard, where he installs stereos, buys and sells used cars and offers a towing service.
Garcia is among a growing number of Hispanics, especially Mexicans, who own a business in Tennessee and Georgia -- reflecting a national trend.
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Will Arizona's immigration law motivate Latino voters?
I hope the answer is yes, but I don't know if Latinos realize if they don't vote and the majorities in Congress change, there will be absolutely no chance of getting immigration reform. Some chance is better than no chance. - - Donna Poisl
By Krissah Thompson, Washington Post Staff Writer
Groups that have been working to increase turnout among Hispanic voters are pondering this question: Are they mad enough?
Polls predict low turnout among Latinos in November, but Hispanic civil rights and civic participation organizations are hoping outrage over "anti-immigrant" rhetoric and the uptick in laws targeting illegal immigrants will counter apathy in the electorate.
The groups are pushing voter turnout with an ad campaign they are calling "Vote for Respect."
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By Krissah Thompson, Washington Post Staff Writer
Groups that have been working to increase turnout among Hispanic voters are pondering this question: Are they mad enough?
Polls predict low turnout among Latinos in November, but Hispanic civil rights and civic participation organizations are hoping outrage over "anti-immigrant" rhetoric and the uptick in laws targeting illegal immigrants will counter apathy in the electorate.
The groups are pushing voter turnout with an ad campaign they are calling "Vote for Respect."
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Adult English classes provide hope for better future
English is a difficult language to learn, and these immigrants know how important it is to be fluent. They attend ESL classes at least twice a week, after working all day. - - Donna Poisl
by LARRY ELL, Staff Writer
LEESBURG -- Welner Velasquez builds things for others during the day. At night, he's building something for himself -- a better future.
Twice, and sometimes three times a week, the 24-year-old construction worker goes to school to learn English. He's attending free classes held at St. Paul's Catholic Church with a modest, but important, goal for himself and his family.
"If I learn English, maybe I find a better job," Velasquez said.
He also has his wife taking the class with him. They are part of a grassroots effort in Leesburg and Wildwood to teach English to adult immigrants.
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by LARRY ELL, Staff Writer
LEESBURG -- Welner Velasquez builds things for others during the day. At night, he's building something for himself -- a better future.
Twice, and sometimes three times a week, the 24-year-old construction worker goes to school to learn English. He's attending free classes held at St. Paul's Catholic Church with a modest, but important, goal for himself and his family.
"If I learn English, maybe I find a better job," Velasquez said.
He also has his wife taking the class with him. They are part of a grassroots effort in Leesburg and Wildwood to teach English to adult immigrants.
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Census shows illegal immigrant numbers down
Even though illegal immigration is a hot issue this election season, the number of illegal residents has actually declined, probably because of the economy. - - Donna Poisl
By James Rufus Koren, Staff Writer
In California and across the country, illegal immigration has become a bigger issue this year than in any election year in recent memory.
Yet some experts say - and the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau seem to show - that in California and San Bernardino County, illegal immigration is a shrinking problem, not a growing one.
Census Bureau estimates released this week show fewer noncitizens lived in the county and the state in 2009 than in any year since 2003. The bureau does not differentiate between illegal immigrants and other noncitizens.
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By James Rufus Koren, Staff Writer
In California and across the country, illegal immigration has become a bigger issue this year than in any election year in recent memory.
Yet some experts say - and the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau seem to show - that in California and San Bernardino County, illegal immigration is a shrinking problem, not a growing one.
Census Bureau estimates released this week show fewer noncitizens lived in the county and the state in 2009 than in any year since 2003. The bureau does not differentiate between illegal immigrants and other noncitizens.
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Monday, October 04, 2010
Faces of Racial Profiling
Click on the headline above to read the report from communities all across the country.
The bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform
Click on the headline above to download the whole bill introduced by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT).
The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010
from Rich Stolz, Reform Immigration FOR America
Dear Immigration Reformers,
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3932) on Wednesday. The Campaign applauds the leadership of these senators in taking this important step forward for immigration reform. This bill has sensible solutions to our broken immigration system, including the DREAM Act and AgJOBS in their entirety, creating a pathway to legalization through background checks, paying taxes, and studying English, and enhancing our national security through commonsense enforcement measures. You can read the bill summary provided by the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Ali Noorani, Chairman of the RI4A Campaign, had this to say about the bill:
The voters, and especially Latino voters, are paying attention to how politicians engage on this issue. Poll after poll has indicated that this has become a litmus test issue for this demographic, and every demographic of the electorate want their elected leaders to solve tough national problems. For too long, the Republican Party has tried to have it both ways on immigration reform. They have complained that the problem needs a comprehensive federal solution, while simultaneously refusing to allow federal legislation to move forward. Instead of playing politics with immigration reform as they have for the past two years, they should engage in good faith negotiations with Democratic leadership to improve this bill and finally solve this problem for the American people. This is a national priority.
Dear Immigration Reformers,
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3932) on Wednesday. The Campaign applauds the leadership of these senators in taking this important step forward for immigration reform. This bill has sensible solutions to our broken immigration system, including the DREAM Act and AgJOBS in their entirety, creating a pathway to legalization through background checks, paying taxes, and studying English, and enhancing our national security through commonsense enforcement measures. You can read the bill summary provided by the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Ali Noorani, Chairman of the RI4A Campaign, had this to say about the bill:
The voters, and especially Latino voters, are paying attention to how politicians engage on this issue. Poll after poll has indicated that this has become a litmus test issue for this demographic, and every demographic of the electorate want their elected leaders to solve tough national problems. For too long, the Republican Party has tried to have it both ways on immigration reform. They have complained that the problem needs a comprehensive federal solution, while simultaneously refusing to allow federal legislation to move forward. Instead of playing politics with immigration reform as they have for the past two years, they should engage in good faith negotiations with Democratic leadership to improve this bill and finally solve this problem for the American people. This is a national priority.
DODD TRAVELS TO CUBA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2010
Contact: Bryan DeAngelis
DODD TRAVELS TO CUBA
Meets With Cuban Officials to Discuss U.S. - Cuban Relations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) traveled to Cuba this weekend, where he is meeting with Cuban government officials to discuss U.S. - Cuba relations. Dodd is the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs.
Throughout his career, Dodd has been an outspoken critic of the United States embargo against Cuba and America’s failed policy towards the island. Recently, he has been an original co-sponsor of the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, which would lift travel restrictions on all Americans wishing to travel to Cuba. During his trip Dodd intends to discuss ways that the United States and Cuba can improve bi-lateral relations.
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October 4, 2010
Contact: Bryan DeAngelis
DODD TRAVELS TO CUBA
Meets With Cuban Officials to Discuss U.S. - Cuban Relations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) traveled to Cuba this weekend, where he is meeting with Cuban government officials to discuss U.S. - Cuba relations. Dodd is the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs.
Throughout his career, Dodd has been an outspoken critic of the United States embargo against Cuba and America’s failed policy towards the island. Recently, he has been an original co-sponsor of the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, which would lift travel restrictions on all Americans wishing to travel to Cuba. During his trip Dodd intends to discuss ways that the United States and Cuba can improve bi-lateral relations.
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Join Michelle Obama on a Get out the Vote call
from Mitch Stewart, Director, Organizing for America
This Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, First Lady Michelle Obama is going to join OFA supporters for a Vote 2010 update -- and I wanted to make sure you got the invitation to listen in.
She'll talk about the work we've all been doing together and the importance of volunteering in the final four weeks before the November elections.
With just 29 days left until the elections -- and early voting already underway in several states -- we're in the final stretch of our Vote 2010 campaign.
And with so little time until November 2nd, this update with Michelle Obama will be an exciting way to get motivated for the work we have left to accomplish together.
Please RSVP to join the First Lady on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time:
http://my.barackobama.com/MichelleUpdate
This Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, First Lady Michelle Obama is going to join OFA supporters for a Vote 2010 update -- and I wanted to make sure you got the invitation to listen in.
She'll talk about the work we've all been doing together and the importance of volunteering in the final four weeks before the November elections.
With just 29 days left until the elections -- and early voting already underway in several states -- we're in the final stretch of our Vote 2010 campaign.
And with so little time until November 2nd, this update with Michelle Obama will be an exciting way to get motivated for the work we have left to accomplish together.
Please RSVP to join the First Lady on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time:
http://my.barackobama.com/MichelleUpdate
Arizona’s Immigration Bill Echoes Xenophobic Laws from the Past
Laws against immigrants now are not that much different than a hundred or more years ago. It's too bad we don't learn from history. - - Donna Poisl
By Alexander Zou
Arizona’s recent and harsh anti-immigrant bill reminded me of another law passed a while ago. Commonly called the Bennett Law, it aimed to make teaching English mandatory at all public and private schools in Wisconsin. Like Arizona’s law, it constituted a political response to a large wave of immigration that was ignited by nativist sentiment.
The Bennett Law reacted on the basis of anti-immigration feelings similar to those present in Arizona today. Many people saw these immigrants as unwanted foreigners taking away American jobs. They did not speak English and were accused of refusing to learn how to do so. They had a different culture and did not assimilate well into American society. They seemed less loyal to the United States and more loyal to their homeland. At the core, they seemed “un-American.”
I am speaking, of course, about German immigrants in Wisconsin.
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By Alexander Zou
Arizona’s recent and harsh anti-immigrant bill reminded me of another law passed a while ago. Commonly called the Bennett Law, it aimed to make teaching English mandatory at all public and private schools in Wisconsin. Like Arizona’s law, it constituted a political response to a large wave of immigration that was ignited by nativist sentiment.
The Bennett Law reacted on the basis of anti-immigration feelings similar to those present in Arizona today. Many people saw these immigrants as unwanted foreigners taking away American jobs. They did not speak English and were accused of refusing to learn how to do so. They had a different culture and did not assimilate well into American society. They seemed less loyal to the United States and more loyal to their homeland. At the core, they seemed “un-American.”
I am speaking, of course, about German immigrants in Wisconsin.
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Media moguls urge Congress to reform immigration
Rupert Murdoch gives millions of dollars to Republican groups and yet is pushing for immigration reform and hiring more immigrants. - - Donna Poisl
By SUZANNE GAMBOA (AP)
WASHINGTON — They weren't as funny as television Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert, but media moguls Rupert Murdoch and Michael Bloomberg made a similar appeal to Congress: Do something about immigration.
Murdoch, the founder of News Corp., urged lawmakers during a hearing Thursday to match attempts to secure the border with efforts to ensure that employers can't hire people illegally.
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By SUZANNE GAMBOA (AP)
WASHINGTON — They weren't as funny as television Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert, but media moguls Rupert Murdoch and Michael Bloomberg made a similar appeal to Congress: Do something about immigration.
Murdoch, the founder of News Corp., urged lawmakers during a hearing Thursday to match attempts to secure the border with efforts to ensure that employers can't hire people illegally.
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