Ethnic Media Outlets Urge House Republicans to Pass Immigration Reform
Media serving immigrant communities insist ‘There is no room for failure.’
Tag: border security
Obama’s Speech on Immigration Intended for Many Audiences
The President addressed both supporters and opponents of comprehensive immigration reform (CIR), as well as business owners and immigrants. In his speech, Mr. Obama asserted that CIR is a bipartisan issue.
Vigilante Found Guilty of Murder in Arizona; Could Face Death Penalty
Shawna Forde, the founder of a vigilante border group, could face the death penalty after she was found guilty on Monday of killing 9-year-old Bricenia Flores and her father Raúl Flores in 2009. By Valeria Fernandez reporting for New America Media.
Giffords Shooting Leaves Gap in Immigration Debate
Giffords advocated sealing the U.S.-Mexico border at the same time she supported immigration reform, and opposed Arizona’s SB 1070.
With U.S. Borders More Secure, An Emphasis on Enforcing Immigration Laws
U.S. Customs and Border Protection chief Alan Bersin says border security is not enough. He wants tougher enforcement of laws designed to weed out immigrants who have committed serious crimes and target employers who exploit undocumented workers.
Poll Shows Border Residents Feel Safe: Advocates Argue Border Security Threat Exaggerated
Despite claims of “murder and mayhem” on the U.S.-Mexico border, a new opinion poll shows that residents in Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and California feel secure in their neighborhoods.
New Homeland Security Chief Napolitano To Focus On Employers Who Hire Undocumented Immigrants
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor Hours after President Barack Obama was sworn in, the Senate confirmed now-former Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to head the Department of Homeland Security, an agency created in response to the attacks of 9-11. Napolitano’s…
Immigration Implications: What Does Janet Napolitano at Homeland Security Mean for Reform?
As Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano appears ready to become the first Democratic secretary of Homeland Security, pro- and anti-immigration observers are trying to decipher what her designation will mean for the future of immigration laws under President Barack Obama. Napolitano,…