How the immigration overhaul effort got overtaken by a flood of Latino children
How the immigration overhaul effort got overtaken by a flood of Latino children
*Republican lawmakers stalled and obstructed a vote on immigration this year, now they want quick legislative action. What a difference 59 thousand children make. VL By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press/Star […]
How America treats its immigrants – Nothing new
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco The recent humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border has put a spotlight on U.S. immigration in a way no other story has in recent memory. We’ve […]
Why Immigration Reform Has Become a Political Football
By Dr. Henry Flores, NewsTaco By now you are probably dismayed with the amount of time dedicated to immigration issues in the media and the constant “blame game” being played […]
Infographic: GOP has a lot to win or lose on immigration reform
*The “x’s” and “o’s” of immigration reform can be difficult to follow. Public opinion, swing districts, they play into speculation of likely or unlikely outcomes. This is a good graphic […]
Future of GOP & Immigration Reform “In Play’” in Leader Race
*X’s and O’s on GOP inside politics and immigration reform. Filling the Cantor vacuum is crucial. VL By Mike Clifford, Public News Service NEW YORK CITY – Thursday’s election of […]
Why Hispanics Don’t Have a Larger Political Voice
*Latino voter turnout is important, but age and geography are strong determinants of political power as well. In congressional politics the Latino vote is diluted to the point that it […]
A Sanctioned Double Standard for Immigration Detainees
By Pilar Marrero, NewsTaco More and more men, women and children are being thrown out of the country without recourse or defense. As far as the US law is concerned, […]
Father’s Day Spotlight: NY Dads in Immigration Detention
*The question is, how does deporting fathers make a community safer? VL By Mike Clifford, Public News Service NEW YORK – Millions of New York dads will get a hug this […]
Why Eric Cantor really lost and what it means for GOP outreach to Latinos
*What you’ve been reading about the Eric Cantor loss is predictable, unthinking. The loss has little to do with immigration and the Tea Party is not growing stronger. VL […]
Does Eric Cantor’s Loss Mean Immigration Reform Is Dead?
*I’m as shocked as the next guy. My instinct is to let the dust settle on the Eric Cantor defeat before sweeping it into the speculation bin. The chances of […]
