Immigration
Federal government reopens after 16 days of shutdown
(Español) Como parte del acuerdo, un grupo de negociadores demócratas y republicanos inició reuniones para analizar asuntos del presupuesto federal.
Four immigrants perish off Florida coast after ship sinked
(Español) Los otros cinco migrantes caribeños quedaron atrapados debajo del casco de la embarcación, que zozobró a tan sólo siete millas de Miami Beach.
LUIS GUTIERREZ: “STILL DREAMING.”
Luis Gutiérrez, the ten-term congressman and champion of struggling immigrants, published a book of memoirs, where he talks about his childhood in the mean streets of Chicago and his rise to prominence as a national public figure and political leader. Entitled “Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill,” his book gives details […]
Arizona protesters urge end to deportations
(Español) Más de 400 mil personas han sido deportadas desde el año pasado y los activistas aseguran que muchas familias han sido separadas.
IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS. ALSO, NO DEPORTATIONS.
California Gov. Brown signed new laws that expand rights for the undocumented and press the issue of immigration reform nationally. One law limits immigrant detentions and another one grants driver’s licenses to the undocumented. An activist leader comments on these and other news developments in the immigration area. Guest: Angelica Salas, Executive Director, Coalition for […]
After a year, little accountability on case of woman killed by border patrol
(Español) El agente que mató a la madre latina había sido despedido de la oficina del alguacil del condado Imperial por violento e insubordinado.
(Español) Obama debe dar protección a los inmigrantes si el Partido Republicano no acepta la reforma migratoria de inmediato
(Español) Reagan: “Estados Unidos está en su mejor punto cuando las puertas están abiertas a cualquier persona que tiene la voluntad y el corazón para llegar aquí”… Debió haber añadido que estamos en nuestro peor punto cuando no logramos actuar por faltarnos agallas.
Pro-immigration reform activists occupy Rep. Diaz-Balart’s Miami office
(Español) Los activistas ahora exigen que se demuestren hechos concretos y estarán llevando a cabo una vigilia hasta el martes frente a un centro de detención de inmigrantes en el condado de Broward.
The Washington march ends with arrests of immigrants and legislators
Dozens of Arrests in March for Immigration Reform – In the face of inaction on the part of Republicans in the House of Representatives for comprehensive immigration reform, proponents of reform escalated their actions of civil disobedience. Eight Democratic lawmakers and more than 150 activits were arrested this week outside the Capitol after a march that brought thousands of immigrants and their families to the National Mall. The protesters asked Congress for an urgent response to what they qualified as a national humanitarian crisis. José López Zamorano has more details from Washington, D.C.
Depression an invisible enemy more present in young Latinas
For more than a decade, it has been known that depression affects the children of immigrants more severely, and in particular, young Latina women. Among the causes of this mental health issue are the challenges of daily life in a new country, as well as immigration issues for many families. Ruxandra Guidi introduces us to a young Latina woman in Los Angeles who was able to find help to control her depression. This story was made possible thanks in part to the Institute for Justice & Journalism.
Noticias
- Israel Attacks U.N. Peacekeeping Forces as U.S. Sends 100 Troops Anticipating Conflict with Iran October 14, 2024
- "Surrender or Starve": Israel Weighs Plan to Liquidate Northern Gaza as Siege on Jabaliya Intensifies October 14, 2024
- "Every Day Is a Breaking Point": North Gaza Desperate for Medicine, Fuel, Food, Water & Shelter October 14, 2024
- "Under Siege": Hospital Director in N. Gaza Refuses to Leave Patients Amid Israeli Evacuation Orders October 14, 2024
- Headlines for October 14, 2024 October 14, 2024
