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New Report: Growing Power of the Latino Vote, What to Watch for in 2010

02/08/10 - Today, America's Voice is releasing a new report that chronicles how, over the past decade, Latino voters have steadily increased their political power, and made a decisive impact in races at all levels, including the Presidency. In 2010, Latino voters are poised to play a crucial role in key House and Senate races across the country. While trending Democratic overall, at least one segment of the Latino electorate—foreign-born, naturalized U.S. citizens of Latino descent who represent 40% of the Latino voter population—has proven to be a true swing constituency. The outcome of the upcoming debate on comprehensive immigration reform will determine how – and if – this group of Americans votes in 2010 and beyond. | Read More

‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise

02/08/10 - Today, the Hispanic press highlights the America’s Voice report “The Power of the Latino Vote” which received a front-page story in La Opinión (Los Angeles). The report analyzes 40 electoral races in 12 states | Read More

‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: American Wages, Houston Raids, and Obama & Prime Minister Pray

02/05/10 - Today, the Hispanic press highlights a study from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) indicating that immigration does not depress the wages of American workers. According to the report, titled “Immigration and Wages,” Department of Labor statistics demonstrate that the arrival of 9.5 million immigrant workers between 1994 and 2007 resulted in native-born workers receiving a wage increase of $3.68/week. | Read More

Congressman Mike Honda: This Is the Year for Reform

02/04/10 - Representative Mike Honda and Sonia Manzano, who most people know as Maria on Sesame Street, wrote an article, which was published today in the Capitol Hill newspaper, Roll Call, voicing their support for comprehensive immigration reform. They write: The tide seems to be turning in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, despite populist trends that might suggest otherwise. | Read More

• Congressman Patrick Murphy Should Reject Bridge to Nowhere, Online Ads Say (02/04/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Hispanics Unhappy with Obama, Tía Goes to Court, and $4 Trillion (02/04/10)
• The $4 Trillion Opportunity: Comprehensive Immigration Reform (02/03/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Children’s Fears, Urgency of Reform, and The President’s Budget (02/03/10)
• New York Times: ICE Agent Advises Signal International to “Privately” Deport Workers (02/02/10)
• Wonk Room: Gibbs Says Obama’s Immigration Position Hasn’t Changed (02/02/10)
• Warning to Democrats on Immigration Reform (02/02/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Consequences of Inaction (02/02/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Members of Congress Debate Reform (02/01/10)
• Guest Post: Is Immigration Reform Dead? (02/01/10)
• Senator Graham: Deporting 12 Million Won’t Work, Need a Comprehensive Immigration Fix (01/30/10)
• With Three Words (01/29/10)

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Obama can’t duck immigration

02/09/10 - North County Times
Bob Kellar, a city councilman and former mayor, spoke at a rally against unauthorized immigrants where he repeated Theodore Roosevelt's admonition that the United States has a place for only one flag and one language. After some accused Kellar of being racist, he responded that if believing in America causes people to think he is one, then "I'm a proud racist.

All Arpaio’s deputies to get immigration training

02/09/10 - Arizona Republic
Every Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy will receive training on the authority of local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law under a program Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced Monday afternoon. All 881 sworn deputies in the agency will receive two hours of initial training, but sheriff's administrators said the instruction will become part of the deputies' ongoing education requirements.

Immigrant activists blast proposed state cuts

02/09/10 - OC Register
Immigrant rights groups are targeting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to cut food and health assistance programs for legal immigrants by launching a letter-writing campaign critical of the plan. The California Immigrant Policy Center is urging constituents to write to their representatives by Tuesday to save the programs.

Immigration reformers call Rubio a `hard-liner’

02/09/10 - South Florida Sun Sentinel
Immigration-reform advocates warned both political parties on Monday they face the wrath of Latino voters if they fail to push legislation this year that would give unauthorized immigrants a chance to live and work here legally. The warning came along with a report on Latino voters that called Charlie Crist inconsistent on reform and labelled fellow Republican Marco Rubio a hard-liner who risks a backlash. Democrat Kendrick Meek was praised for supporting sweeping reform.

Immigration overhaul called a vital issue

02/09/10 - Miami Herald
Failing to overhaul the nation's immigration system, currently a back burner issue for Congress and President Barack Obama, could play a pivotal role in key mid-term election in November, according to a new study on Latino voting patterns.

Latino voters will be a force in midterm elections, report argues

02/09/10 - Washington Post
How potent will the immigration issue be for Latino voters in 2010? Advocacy groups representing the community predict it will remain a "litmus test" in key mid-term races.

Man risks life for country not his own

02/07/10 - Detroit Free Press
Naji Chammout says the U.S. government trusts him enough to translate for top military commanders in Iraq, but not enough to become a U.S. citizen.

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