Morning NewsTaco
Tuesday June 5, 2012
Cuomo Seeks Cut in Frisk Arrests (The New York Times): Wading into the debate over stop-and-frisk police tactics, Gov.Andrew M. Cuomo plans to ask legislators on Monday for a change in New York State law that would drastically reduce the number of people who could be arrested for marijuana possession as a result of police stops.
The Top 10 Things You Should Know About California’s Demographic Changes and Immigration Politics (Center for American Progress): In advance of California’s Republican primary tomorrow, here are 10 important facts about immigrants and people of color in the state that display their significant economic, cultural, and electoral power.
The Top 10 Things You Should Know About New Mexico’s Demographic Changes and Immigration Politics (Center for American Progress): In advance of New Mexico’s Republican primary tomorrow, here are 10 important facts about immigrants and people of color in the state that display their significant economic, cultural, and electoral power.
Poll: Political independents largest share of public in 75 years as party polarization grows (The Washington Post): More Americans now call themselves politically independent than at any point in the last 75 years, according to a new poll. The survey also shows that those who do align themselves with a party are more ideological and have become more polarized than at any point in the last 25 years, particularly on issues important in this year’s presidential and congressional campaigns.
Local election boards in Florida advised to stop voter ‘purge’ (CNN): The legal counsel for Florida’s local elections officers has recommended all counties in the state stop removing names from their voter rolls after the U.S. Department of Justice questioned the legality of the action.
Federal Officials to Monitor Elections in Four States (Fox News Latino): Wisconsin is one of four states whose elections the U.S. Justice Department is monitoring this week to ensure against discrimination. The federal officials will be monitoring the elections to make sure they comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Dewhurst agrees to Spanish speaking debate with Cruz (San Antonio Express-News): Cruz and Dewhurst have both said they are willing to debate each other in Spanish, but that neither of them is issuing a challenge.
Texas Latinos: 1/3 of Population, 1/4 Majority Districts, 1/7 of Congressional Seats (AllGov): Growth in the number of Latinos was single biggest reason why Texas was awarded four more congressional districts after the 2010 census. And yet when the next Congress convenes, Latinos are not expected to make gains in Texas’ delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives.
