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Cincinnati cartoonist tackles immigration issue of mixed-status families with powerful series

Apr 16, 2018, 12:59 PM 0

LatinaLista — Undocumented immigrants have always lived “in the shadows” of society. Yet, it depends on who is in the Oval Office as to how far their retreat into those shadows. As a result, there are many citizens who…

Children, General, Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics, Social Justice

U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants getting mixed message about value of US citizenship

Jun 5, 2009, 3:53 PM 20

LatinaLista — In Texas, the most popular baby boy name in 2008 was “Jose.” That’s according to the latest data from the U.S. Social Security Administration that processed the 2,336 Social Security cards requested for those newborn citizens so…

Fitness, Immigration

An Olympic spotlight shone on the harsh reality of mixed-status families

Aug 27, 2008, 5:38 PM 3

While freestyle wrestler Henry Cejudo basked in the glow of Olympic gold medal success, his family story as the son of undocumented immigrants underscores a punitive federal policy that separates mixed status families. LatinaLista — It’s no wonder that…