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Social Justice, zNew Headline

First-ever poll on Latinos’ attitudes towards criminal justice system highlights data disparity

Jan 18, 2018, 4:58 PM 0

LatinaLista — Too often when national surveys or research focuses on ‘minority’ perspectives/experiences with the criminal justice system, Latinos are left off the list. Four Reasons Black Incarceration Rates Are Going Down, While White Rates Are Going Up Criminal…

Racial Justice, Social Justice, zNew Headline

Latino motorists profiled by Sheriff Joe Arpaio finally get due justice

Dec 7, 2017, 3:16 PM 0

LatinaLista — Sheriff Joe Arpaio may have been pardoned but his legacy of unlawfully detaining people perceived to be undocumented Latino immigrants is unforgivable in the court of public opinion and, apparently, in U.S. federal court. As a result of…

BlogBeat, zNew Headline

Study: 8 ways police can cut bias against African Americans

Jun 23, 2016, 3:35 PM 0

By Clifton B. Parker Futurity New research on thousands of police interactions finds significant racial differences in how police in Oakland, California, treat African Americans during traffic and pedestrian stops. The researchers suggest 50 measures, divided here into…

Community Stories, Great Plains, zNew Headline

In All Cases, Oklahoma Police Find No Proof of Racial Profiling

Dec 15, 2015, 12:05 PM 0

By Clifton Adcock and Nate Robson Oklahoma Watch Over a four-year period, Oklahoma’s two largest police departments and two state agencies received about 60 complaints alleging illegal racial profiling by officers. Investigators substantiated none of the allegations, according to…

Videos, zNew Headline

Video: Short animated documentary brings to life girl’s feelings on having a brother incarcerated

Jul 27, 2015, 2:28 PM 0

LatinaLista — The emotional distress of a child having a parent incarcerated has been documented enough in film and books to understand that there is trauma felt by members of the family, but what about when a sibling or…

Local News, Southwest, zNew Headline

Court affirms ruling that Maricopa deputies used race in traffic stops

Apr 16, 2015, 8:20 AM 0

By Jessica Boehm Cronkite News WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court Wednesday upheld a lower court’s ruling that racial discrimination by Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies extended to all traffic stops – not just those performed during “immigration sweeps.” The…

Guest Voz, zNew Headline

Guest Voz: Racial profiling of young men of color is a Civil Rights issue that needs to be fixed

Nov 26, 2014, 2:58 PM 0

By Cynthia D. Mares LatinaLista As attorneys, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) lawyers have a responsibility to ensure that our legal system is just, that police officers who use undue force are held accountable, and that broken policies such…

Local News, Northeast, zNew Headline

Opinion: A New American Story of Courage — The East Haven Police Case

Nov 21, 2013, 2:43 PM 0

By Angel Fernandez-Chavero Special to CTLatinoNews.com You can accuse them, but rarely convict them. Police officers, that is, when they’re alleged to have committed criminal acts in the course of duty. So it was a virtual miracle when two…

BlogBeat, zNew Headline

The ACLU releases SB 1070 smartphone app

Jun 28, 2013, 8:47 AM 0

By Elaine Rita Mendus Más Wired Apparently, there really is an app for everything. Working with

Palabra Final

NRA’s LaPierre offends and endangers Latinos with latest arguments for gun rights

Feb 18, 2013, 3:49 PM 0

LatinaLista — By now, most people recognize Wayne LaPierre’s face than remember his name. It’s no wonder. Ever since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, he’s been on the offensive on behalf of the National Rifle Association where he’s…

Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics

Even if Latino plaintiffs lose in Arpaio case, they may still come out winners

Jul 25, 2012, 6:13 PM 0

LatinaLista — It’s day 2 of the trial against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio accused of using his position and his department in racially profiling Latino Arizona residents. It was reported that today’s testimony by two Latinos, who were…

General, Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics

Supreme Court SB1070 ruling — an issue that impacts all Americans

Jun 25, 2012, 1:48 PM 0

LatinaLista — Today was expected to be a big news day. All the cable news networks were waiting with bated commentary for the expected healthcare ruling by the Supreme Court. The financial cable news channels had lined up their…

Environment, General, Immigration, Social Justice

Yale social psychologist says AZ immigration law can’t help but lead to racial profiling

May 20, 2010, 4:38 PM 0

LatinaLista — When it comes to the new Arizona immigration law, everybody has an opinion. The latest organization to weigh in on the new law is the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA wanted to know if such could…

Diversity, Palabra Final, Social Justice

How Deep Does Racism Run In the Country?

Oct 17, 2007, 6:44 PM 32

LatinaLista — It’s a question that some on one side answer: “it doesn’t exist” while the other side can’t believe those who deny it can’t see it. Maybe it’s because racism has become such an acceptable way of talking…