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Research finds immigration enforcement exacts a hefty toll on children of the undocumented

Feb 10, 2010, 4:30 PM 34

LatinaLista — One aspect of illegal immigration that doesn’t get the coverage it deserves, but for many immigrant advocates is the heart and soul of the push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, is what happens to the children of undocumented…

Government, Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics

Sec. Napolitano’s response to worksite raid signals new attitude in immigration enforcement

Feb 26, 2009, 4:57 PM 60

LatinaLista — True immigration reform may be several months away but there are signs that there is a new attitude in Washington about federal immigration enforcement procedures. It comes as a result of Tuesday’s worksite raid by Immigration and…

Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics

If Obama and McCain answer but one question about immigration, it should be this one

Oct 8, 2008, 3:25 PM 6

LatinaLista — About an hour before last night’s presidential debate, I received a press release entitled “Experts Available to Discuss Immigration After Tonight’s Presidential Debate.” Ten people with knowledge on immigration issues had cell phones in hand ready for…

Government, Immigration, Palabra Final

ICE gambles that Democrats and progressive bloggers are too distracted to call them out on latest immigration raid

Aug 26, 2008, 5:44 PM 45

LatinaLista — It is 1,367 miles from Denver, Colorado, the site of the Democratic National Convention, and Laurel, Mississippi, the site of the latest “biggest” immigration raid in the country. Yet, the two towns might as well be on…

Causes, Government, Immigration, Palabra Final

“Ya Basta” national campaign launches to spearhead moratorium call on immigration raids

Aug 21, 2008, 5:47 PM 11

LatinaLista — It’s a safe bet to say the country is awash in “momentum.” There’s momentum building for next week’s Democratic convention. There’s momentum building as to who will be the running mates for both presidential candidates and there’s…

Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics

When will Democrats smarten up and realize they’re being set up as the fall-guy for Bush Administration’s deportation overkill?

Jun 2, 2008, 7:21 PM 30

LatinaLista — It’s official — the Bush Administration can’t leave the kind of Mideast legacy that they envisioned entailing where this President would be honored and thanked by people of the Mideast for bringing democracy and relieving oppression in…

Children, Government, Immigration, Palabra Final

Why do we watch and say nothing while ICE traumatizes the children of the undocumented?

May 23, 2008, 10:31 AM 34

LatinaLista — Earlier this week, a congressional hearing was held in Washington, DC to discuss the impacts of immigration raids, conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, on children and families. ICE representatives, community leaders from across the…

Business, Immigration, Palabra Final

Immigration sweeps underscore the extent businesses fear not complying with new rules

Apr 16, 2008, 3:17 PM 23

LatinaLista — This morning, the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE division was busy. The department fanned out over 8 states — Arkansas, Florida. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Tennessee and West Virginia — to capture undocumented workers at worksite…

Children, Health, Immigration, Palabra Final

New Report Documents Impact of Immigration Raids on the Children Left Behind

Oct 31, 2007, 4:00 PM 59

LatinaLista — It’s a telling coincidence that today of all days the National Council of La Raza would release a new report that is downright scary! Paying the Price: The Impact of Immigration Raids on America’s Children is documentation…