Tag Archives: Immigration
Elvira Arellano, Detention Centers and More.
An exclusive interview with deported activist Elvira Arellano, who re-entered the U.S. after being detained and released at the border. Also, a hunger strike of immigrant detainees in Washington spread to Texas, putting the spotlight on private immigration detention centers. And an update on a pro-reform national bus tour that has engaged constituents and members […]
Immigration Reform: Executive Action.
President Obama ordered the Department of Homeland Security to make deportation policy “more humane” and review options to reduce deportations. What are those options? Experts explore options that the president has to humanize DHS and provide temporary status. In addition, congressmembers from the border area announce a bill to get the U.S. Border Patrol to […]
César Chávez Premiere.
A biopic film that portrays the life and struggle of labor organizer César Chávez premieres this week in theaters around the nation. Titled César Chávez, the movie tells the story of the activist who battled for social justice in the fields through non-violent means, while striving to be a good husband and father. This program […]
Immigration Reform: Executive Action.
Deported activist Elvira Arellano joins “dreamers” and attempts to cross to the U.S. through a San Diego border gate. A blue-ribbon commission of “dreamers” and immigrants prepares a report with recommendations to bring deportation relief. Immigrant detainees in Washington enter their 12 day in hunger strike, while detainees in Texas begin fasting. Meantime, Republicans in […]
Salt of the Earth: Take Two.
As many in Silver City, NM, celebrate the 60th anniversary of the once banned film Salt of the Earth, original cast members join this program to share memories and reflect on the changes catalyzed by the legendary movie and the historic events captured by the filmmakers. The film portrays a real life strike of Chicano […]
Covering young immigrants.
In California, unlike most states, tens of thousands of young, DACA-recipient immigrants are eligible for Medi-Cal, the safety net for the poor. Still, not many seek these services out of fear of deportation or other barriers to enrolling. In response, a California legislator is spearheading a bill to expand health coverage to all, including the […]
Immigrant Detainees on Hunger Strike.
Hundreds of detainees at Tacoma’s immigration detention center, one of the largest in the nation, have refused to eat their meals for five days demanding better conditions at the for-profit center and protesting current deportation practices. An immigrant organizer and a relative of a fasting detainee join this program from a protest outside the facility. […]
“Salt of the Earth” At Sixty.
On the 60th anniversary of the blacklisted film Salt of the Earth, unionists, scholars and Chicano activists mark the milestone with celebrations. The film portrays a real life strike of Chicano mine workers in New Mexico and the revolutionary role their wives played in the picket lines. Rosaura Revueltas, the Mexican actress who starred in […]
Immigration Reform: Executive or Legislative Action.
The politics of immigration in states with growing Latino electorates, the “Fast for Families” bus tour across 75 congressional districts in the U.S., the calls for executive action to halt deportations, and the report by an independent panel condemning the U.S. Border Patrol use of deadly force, are topics of conversation in this Immigration Edition. […]
DACA Renewals.
Federal immigration authorities released instructions on how young Dreamers can renew Deferred Action for Children Arrivals, the benefit that provides young immigrants with a two-year deportation reprieve and work permits. How to prepare and when to submit the renewal form? Attorney Rosalba Piña joins this edition from Chicago to comment on these developments and answer […]
