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Sheriff Joe Arpaio

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U.S. Justice Department Takes Stand Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio

By Amaris Castillo | 12/16/2011 - 17:30 | 0 Comments

The self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America” is in trouble with the U.S. Department of Justice. According to America’s Voice Online, Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s reign may end soon, as a result of a three-year investigation conducted by the department. Those familiar with Arpaio know of his controversial practices...

Occupy Wall Street Wants To Recruit Immigrants

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Occupy Wall Street Seeks To Recruit Immigrants

By Fox News Latino | 12/14/2011 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Occupy Wall Street’s latest effort to attract immigrants is a march for immigrant workers planned this weekend in New York City.

The rally, organized for Sunday, aims to raise awareness on immigrant issues and to draw immigrants to a social movement that has largely focused on corporate greed. It takes place on International Migrants Day...

STUDY: Risks for Children of Illegal Immigrants High

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STUDY: Undocumented Kids Pushed Into "Perpetual Outsider-Hood"

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 09/26/2011 - 10:15 | 0 Comments

Fear. Lower school performance and economic expectations. Blocked social development. A lack of a sense of belonging. These are some of the effects on children who have an undocumented immigrant parent or lack legal status themselves, according to a study published recently in the Harvard Educational Review.

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Pew Study Shows Latinos Divided on Immigration Issues

Pew Study Shows Latinos Divided on Immigration Issues

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 10/28/2010 - 13:49 | 2 Comments

With the 2010 midterm elections coming up you’re probably wondering what effect the nationwide backlash against undocumented immigrants has had on Latinos as a community. The short answer: Worry and some division, according to a Pew Hispanic Center poll released today.

Most Latinos—81 percent—think that illegal immigrants should be allowed to stay (with 53% of these...