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Year: 2011
Los Angeles Continues Crackdown on Immigrant Rights Supporters
The City of Los Angeles is facing a projected deficit of $360 million for the coming fiscal year and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich means business. He wants to jail all immigrant rights protesters who engaged in direct actions for up Read More …
To Attack Day Laborers, Herndon City Council Even Bans Cheerleader Fundraisers
Victory! Under pressure from Latino and immigrant advocates, the Herndon City Council has done away with the discriminatory measure. Once upon a time, Herndon, a small town in Virginia, could no longer tolerate the sight of Latino men soliciting jobs Read More …
D.C. Could Abolish SSN Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
Washington, D.C., is the capitol of the United States, with thousands of diplomats and international students working and traveling in the district who have absolutely no way of getting a driver’s license since they cannot obtain a social security number. Read More …
Maryland Gears Up For Tuition Equity Battle
Maryland state senators Richard Madaleno and Victor Ramirez have a dream. In response to the Senate failure to pass the DREAM Act last month, state senators in Maryland have decided to eliminate some of the roadblocks faced by DREAM Act-eligible Read More …
Assemblymember Reintroduces a DREAM Act for California
California is off to a bright start in the New Year with Assemblymember Gill Cedillo reintroducing his version of the DREAM Act for California students. While the state-based legislation does not confer any immigration benefits, the proposed law would grant Read More …