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Senators release blueprint for Obama’s immigration reform
A group of bipartisan senators is on Monday announcing an immigration reform plan that would provide a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants while also tightening border security. Eight lawmakers – four of which are Democrats and four of which are Republicans – worked together on this legislation, which addresses issues they have [...]
A Letter on Inauguration Day from Aspiring Citizens
Los Angeles – The 44th President of the United States of America takes the Oath of Office a second time Monday during public events scheduled in Washington, DC. President Obama’s inaugural address will be closely followed in a viewing party by immigrant families, Latino voters, and advocates of immigration reform who expect the President and [...]
California Voters Expect Hearty Defense of Rights for All
Immigrant rights advocates say public safety and pro-immigrant proposals should be approved swiftly and confidently by Governor Brown and the newly-elected State Legislature Los Angeles – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) called on Governor Jerry Brown and the California State legislature to act swiftly and confidently to pass three pieces of legislation [...]
A Fair and Much Needed Step Forward
LAPD Chief Beck’s proposal around LAPD’s participation in the Secure Communities (S-Comm) program is small, practical, and much needed. Los Angeles – Today, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced a new approach to how the Los Angeles Police Department would be honoring Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s (ICE) holds in light of Governor Jerry Brown’s veto of [...]
Cancer Overtaking Heart Disease as Top U.S. Killer
Timothy Kasunic, MD, can provide comment on findings by the American Cancer Society that show cancer has overtaken heart disease as the number one killer among Hispanics in the U.S. Researchers focused on 2009 federal death data and found 29,935 Hispanics died of cancer compared to 29,611 who died of heart disease. Researchers speculate that [...]
Seeking the Immigrant Vote Door to Door
Los Angeles, CA.- Nearly 1,000 young advocates kick off electoral efforts in California to get new American citizens to register by October 22 and out to the polls in November. Goal is to reach 68,000. Los Angeles – Coming off the heels of the two major national party conventions, nearly one thousand young advocates from [...]
LA: City Can Lead with Identification Cards
Proposal to issue library cards as IDs builds on city’s rich tradition of strengthening diverse communities Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday that the City Council is considering a proposal to issue library cards as a form of ID to thousands of Angelenos who contribute on a daily basis to our city’s [...]
Thousands of Immigrants Nationwide Apply for Aspiring Citizen Status on August 15
Common sense immigration process will allow new American immigrants to fully contribute to nation’s strength and vitalityLos Angeles– On Friday, officials at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a branch of Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that an on-line application will be made available August 15, 2012 for qualified new immigrants who [...]
Mexico 4-2 Senegal: El Tri scores twice in extra time to book a spot in the Olympic semifinals
LONDON — It wasn’t easy, but they got the job done. Giovani dos Santos and Hector Herrera scored in extra time to lead Mexico to the semifinals of the 2012 Olympic Games with a thrilling 4-2 win over Senegal in front of 81,855 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Jorge Enriquez scored on a header in [...]