Tag: immigrants
While it is laudable that the Obama administration has decided to reduce funding for the immigration enforcement program, 287(g), harmful parts of it will continue to tear families apart.
Demographic and economic changes may eventually mean the U.S. will no longer be the number-one destination for migrants.
Although Nguyễn lost almost everything when she emigrated in 1975, she did not feel depressed about her loss and instead focused on the future.
New America Media's top immigration pieces of 2011.
One shopper's account of a Black Friday store hopping adventure.
Art, graphic design, photography — visual artist FORCE 129 does it all. The multi-talented artist displayed his talents at a pop out booth in front of the Anno Domini Gallery on S. First street as a part of SOFA's First Fridays.
Adrian Avila, a young self-taught graphic designer, writes about how Steve Jobs was a catalyst to realizing his dreams and shows the connection between technological innovators and the working poor, many of whom are immigrants.
A 19-year-old East Palo Alto organizer speaks on behalf of hundreds of families in East Palo Alto regarding rent increases.
With escalating enforcement on immigrants, Luisa Montero offers legal protections that immigrants can use if ever faced with ICE officers.
On the heels of the one-year anniversary of a historic Supreme Court decision, attorney Angie Junck and organizer Raj Jayadev share lessons learned from a case of a San Jose man who beat a deportation order.
Editors of La Opinión write that it is worrisome that members of the Latino community are not ready for a future where they play a central role.
AD Avila was selected as one of a handful of community leaders from around the country by the Knight Commission to present a digital story of his immigrant experience. Through his artwork and advocacy he breaks down the fear of the American immigrant.
Growing up as an immigrant Socorro Castaneda-Liles was told she would never go far. Thanks to a benefactor and an education at Santa Clara University she now teaches and dedicates her time providing scholarship opportunities for Latino students from working-class families.
On the heels of a Congressional vote on the Dream Act, a bill that would offer a path to legalization for some immigrant youth, one San Jose writer shares his story of being undocumented and American.
In late October the Service, Immigrants Rights and Education (SIREN), in coordination with the Coalition for Justice and Accountability, held an open forum at the Tully Library. The dialogue, held in Spanish, brought together Latino immigrant families to discuss their concerns with the police and offer selection criteria for the next San Jose Police Chief.
When California Governor candidate Meg Whitman was found to have employed an undocumented immigrant, many of the public expressed shock. Commentator Gil Villigran says what was exposed in the Whitman home speaks to a legacy of how immigrants are treated in this country.
An undocumented woman claims the GOP candidate knowingly hired her to clean her house for nine years. What might it mean for the November election?
A multi-ethnic coalition has launched "Immigrant Vote!," a statewide effort to help immigrant communities be heard on the November 2nd ballot. They will be campaigning for Proposition 24 and 25, as well as Santa Clara County's Measure A.
All across San Jose, futbol fans are rooting for their home country's team in the World Cup. Commentator Gerardo Fernandez says the tournament also puts on display the story of immigration that is apparent even on the field of play.
In a 9-2 vote, the San Jose City Council approved a resolution to condemn Arizona's SB 1070, but fell short of calling for a boycott.
On May 7, 2010 several City Council members held a press conference to announce their proposed call for an end to Arizona's SB 1070.
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