CTLatinoNews.com Daniel Quiñones had not been in the United States for more than a couple of weeks before he faced the fear held by every young adult peddling a fake ID – a bouncer checked his license and turned him away from the bar. The only problem is that Quiñones is 23, well past the [...]
Arizona’s Secretary of State Bennett vows to push for voter proof of citizenship, despite court ruling
By Evan Bell Cronkite News Service WASHINGTON – Voting and civil rights groups cheered a decision by the Supreme Court Monday that struck down an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship for voting. The court’s 7-2 ruling said Arizona’s voter-approved Proposition 200, which required proof of citizenship for voter registration, was trumped by the federal [...]
Latinos to play important role in Arizona’s future
By Frank X. Moraga AmigosNAZ Improving student achievement, developing new leaders will be key to Arizona’s success A vibrant Arizona of the future will require a strong investment in the state’s educational system. But party politics and a focus on balancing budgets over creating educational opportunities could hurt the state’s effort to build and keep [...]
New Georgia law brings fear to immigrant community
By Rolando Zenteno La Voz Latina SAVANNAH, GA — Bertha Clemente-Lima has lived in Reidsville, Georgia for 20 years. She moved to the United States from Mexico in 1993 in search of a better life. Clemente-Lima, the mother of three, has witnessed many recent changes in her community and has noticed how the ambience in [...]
Prospects Are Few for Undocumented Immigrants in Failing Health in Oklahoma
By Chase Cook Oklahoma Watch When they’re ill, they borrow medicine from relatives or get discounted prescriptions from a community health center. If they’re hurting from an ear infection, back sprain or other painful injury, they may go to an emergency room. If they’re depressed and can’t sleep or function well, they may wait for [...]
Reuniting Children With Deported Parents Brings Extra Scrutiny
By Jill Replogle Fronteras News Desk SAN DIEGO — Just a stone’s throw from the international border that separates Tijuana from San Diego, Manuel and Maribel* have just finished a supervised visitation with their three U.S.-citizen children. The visit took place in a little room in the Department of Homeland Security building that sits right [...]