Podcast: DREAM Act Advocates – Young, Undocumented and on Facebook
Young activists are revealing their undocumented status online and at public events in a state-by-state campaign for immigrant rights.
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Immigrants in Phoenix.
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With Eye On SB 1070, AZ Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling On Employer Sanctions Law
Both supporters and opponents of Arizona’s SB 1070 see reason for hope in last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the state law requiring employers to verify the immigration status of prospective employees.
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One Year Since SB 1070 Signed Into Law and a Long Journey for Immigrants
The signing of SB 1070 by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on April 23, 2010 struck fear in many undocumented immigrants. But the law also had the unintended consequence of emboldening some immigrants to get involved in politics and community organizing.
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.
Documentary on Arizona Immigration Debate Shines Light on Two Iconic Figures
Fi2W’s Valeria Fernandez and filmmaker Dan De Vivo are completing work on “Two Americans,” a film that focuses on Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and a nine year old girl whose immigrant parents were arrested by his deputies.
Arizona’s Other Immigration Law Reaches the Supreme Court
The high court has heard arguments on the Arizona Employer Sanctions law which allows the state to revoke the license of businesses that hire undocumented immigrants–and requires participation in the federal E-Verify program.
Immigration Reform Advocates Campaign for Votes
A $300,000 effort led by the immigration reform movement aims to bring Hispanic voters to the polls in November to support Democratic candidates.
Justice Department Sues Country’s “Toughest Sheriff” Joe Arpaio
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been sued for not turning over documents to federal officials investigating his department. Fi2W’s Valeria Fernandez broke down the lawsuit on PRI’s The Takeaway.
Hunting for Good Journalism About Immigration
A journalism website highlights well-written stories about immigration. But ethnic media coverage is left on the sidelines.
Opponents of SB 1070 Say Fight Is Not Over
Immigrants in Arizona are relieved SB 1070 was blocked by an injunction, but they say their position continues to be perilous, and the fight is far from over.