http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/ en press@americasvoiceonline.org Copyright 2009 2009-01-06T21:20:24-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/22_63_million/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/22_63_million/#When:21:20:24Z FAIR’s New Report Misses the Real Numbers of Americans Who Want Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Paco Fabian America's Voice 2009-01-06T21:20:24-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/hope_for_the_holidays/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/hope_for_the_holidays/#When:03:45:16Z For many, hope is the word this holiday. On the topic of immigration reform, the New York Times chimes in: It's way too early to tell whether the United States under President-elect Barack Obama will restore realism, sanity and lawfulness to its immigration system. But it's never too early to hope, and the stars seem to be lining up, at least among his cabinet nominees.On that note, happy and hopeful holidays to all! Web Team America's Voice, Immigration '08 2008-12-27T03:45:16-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/cnn_shedding_light_ontoughest_sheriff_joe_arpaio/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/cnn_shedding_light_ontoughest_sheriff_joe_arpaio/#When:02:13:14Z Arpaio's critics aren't amused. They say they fear the show will give the controversial sheriff positive publicity, ignoring what they call a darker side to his 16-year tenure as top lawman in the county that includes Phoenix. "It's going to celebrate a sheriff that's frankly scaring this community, a sheriff that has seen violent crime increase significantly in his county, a sheriff that is racially profiling the Latino community, and I doubt that the show is going to reflect that," said Paco Fabian, spokesman for the immigrant-rights group America's Voice. Jackie Mahendra America's Voice 2008-12-27T02:13:14-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/separating_fantasy_from_reality/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/separating_fantasy_from_reality/#When:20:37:28Z What’s more absurd than not blaming the GOP for killing immigration reform? Putting the fox in charge of the chicken coop, as it were: giving employers free reign to treat their workers as they will. Immigration reform that’s got a chance must be good for US workers, immigrant workers, and the economy. We needn’t choose between worker protections and real immigration reform, but we do need to separate fantasy from reality. Paco Fabian America's Voice, Immigration '08 2008-12-22T20:37:28-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/lahood_new_transportation_secretary_strong_bipartisan_voice_on_immigration/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/lahood_new_transportation_secretary_strong_bipartisan_voice_on_immigration/#When:20:49:20Z Congressman Ray LaHood (R-IL) is the grandson of Lebanese immigrants and has been a co-sponsor of several immigration reform measures. Originally set to retire after his seventh term representing Illinois' 18th District, Ray LaHood has a firm history of bipartisanship. The Congressman co-sponsored comprehensive immigration reform legislation, and his pick is just another appointment that bodes well for getting a real reform passed in the new administration. Paco Fabian America's Voice, Immigration '08 2008-12-19T20:49:20-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/a_sweet_goodbye_to_goode/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/a_sweet_goodbye_to_goode/#When:18:56:22Z He has long railed against the Constitution, which holds that all babies born in America are U.S. citizens. Borrowing a line from the Minutemen’s playbook, he calls these children “anchor babies,” not Americans, and seeks to get their citizenship—along with the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution—revoked. But trying to anchor an election in bashing undocumented immigrants? That’s one boat that didn’t float this election. Lynn Tramonte America's Voice, Immigration '08 2008-12-19T18:56:22-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/rep_solis_appointment_another_good_sign_for_workers_and_immigration_reform/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/rep_solis_appointment_another_good_sign_for_workers_and_immigration_reform/#When:21:31:45Z Today's Associated Press announcement that Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) is the President-elect's pick to head the Department of Labor is an exciting development for all workers in our country. Not only has Solis been a long-time labor advocate, she has stood firm for immigration policy that makes our nation stronger. She has also been a leader on the issue of immigrant detentions and the ill-conceived Bush administration raids. Paco Fabian America's Voice, Immigration '08 2008-12-18T21:31:45-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/court_delays_prevented_thousands_of_potential_new_citizens_from_voting/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/court_delays_prevented_thousands_of_potential_new_citizens_from_voting/#When:17:00:42Z As the Washington Post reported yesterday, citizenship delays likely prohibited thousands of immigrants from voting in this historic election. Immigrants already have to struggle with enough obstacles in the citizenship process: high fees, long waits, tougher tests among them. Now it turns out they have to deal with federal courts that won't swear them in on a timely basis. It's time for the courts to make naturalization a real priority. Web Team America's Voice, Immigration '08 2008-12-18T17:00:42-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/the_attention_joe_deserves/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/the_attention_joe_deserves/#When:01:50:26Z The FOX network is giving a giant megaphone to a public official known for his anti-immigrant antics and racial profiling. "Smile! You're Under Arrest" will celebrate the slimy depths Sheriff Joe has been willing to sink to in Maricopa County, Arizona. Well, today we're launching a new video asking that Joe get the attention he really deserves- an investigation by the Department of Justice. Jackie Mahendra America's Voice 2008-12-17T01:50:26-05:00 http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/immigration_sunday_a_call_to_the_faithful/ http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/blog/entry/immigration_sunday_a_call_to_the_faithful/#When:20:16:37Z "Immigration Sunday" is just one of many faith-based efforts to bring communities together in the wake of stepped-up immigration enforcement that targets immigrant workers and their families, instead of reforming our nation's immigration laws. As the Bishops of Minnesota continue to plan for "Immigration Sunday," we hope that leaders of other states, and from all faiths, take up the call. Patty Kupfer America's Voice, Tour of the Faithful 2008-12-16T20:16:37-05:00