Arizona Says No to In-State Tuition for DACA Students (PODCAST)

Latino Rebels Radio, April 15, 2018

  • Apr 15, 2018
  • 10:02 PM

The Legislative Attack on Immigrant Communities in Florida (OPINION)

In late February, Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a series of extreme anti-immigrant proposals for the upcoming legislative session, including repealing previous state laws that offered legal rights and protections to undocumented people

  • Mar 17, 2023
  • 5:46 PM

Brownlisted: What I’ve Read, Seen and Heard This Week (OPINION)

The first of a weekly column by senior editor Hector Luis Alamo in which he gives an overview of the most interesting and important things he’s read, seen, or heard during the past week, providing his thoughts on them.

  • Nov 18, 2022
  • 1:47 PM

Arizona Measure Gives Non-Citizens In-State College Tuition

Arizona voters have approved an initiative to extend cheaper in-state college tuition to some non-citizen students, cheering supporters who hope the measure’s passage Monday will help spark momentum for wider immigration reform in Congress.

  • Nov 15, 2022
  • 3:19 PM

After 10 Years of DACA, Uncertainty Is Still the Reality

Even after President Obama first announced the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program 10 years ago on June 15, a state of limbo and uncertainty is still a constant for the thousands of recipients who initially thought the program would be the first step on their path to permanency in the […]

  • Jun 15, 2022
  • 10:19 AM

Formerly Undocumented Latina Now Congressional Staff Leader

Despite the legislative setbacks to level the playing field for undocumented immigrants, Patrica Ordaz remains committed to empowering staffers in any way she can. It was to this end that last month, the formerly undocumented immigrant born in Mexico City was elected president of the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association.

  • Mar 29, 2022
  • 11:34 AM

Latinos, LULAC and Nevada’s Democratic Process (OPINION)

Just another night in Vegas.

  • Feb 17, 2020
  • 2:20 PM

Four Presidential Candidates Square Off in Immigration Forum

Many audience members shared their personal and emotional stories.

  • Jun 3, 2019
  • 8:05 AM

The Pathway to Citizenship Must Begin NOW

We can’t stop fighting until we have protections and permanent legislative solutions for all who need them.

  • Apr 5, 2019
  • 11:53 AM

More DREAMs Come True in California: How Tuition Waivers Opened Doors for Undocumented Students

Our findings carry important implications for the estimated 65,000 undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools each year.

  • Jan 2, 2019
  • 4:44 PM

Arizonans View Education Policy as a Major Issue

Over 65 percent of registered voters support a tax increase to help improve schools in the state.

  • Nov 5, 2018
  • 12:51 PM

I’ve Built a Life in Virginia, Don’t Take That Away From Me (and Others) (OPINION)

For any of us to continue living our lives without fear of deportation, Congress needs to pass the Dream Act.

  • Jan 17, 2018
  • 3:23 PM

An Open Letter to President Trump About DACA, From a DREAMer

For the past 10 years, I have fearlessly and unapologetically advocated for the rights of the immigrant community.

  • Aug 27, 2017
  • 7:55 PM

What Will You Do If Donald Trump Deports Me?

I wrote this emergency plan in case Donald Trump’s deportation force tries to remove my family or me from the country.

  • Jan 22, 2017
  • 7:44 PM

CASA at 30 Years: Empowering, Supporting and Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow

This year, CASA, the largest immigrant rights organization in Maryland, celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since 1985, the organization has been a leader in empowering, supporting and advocating for immigrants’ rights. Through a multifaceted approach of building a powerful immigrant movement, providing direct social services to individuals from over 90 countries and shaping the political process in […]

  • Jun 11, 2015
  • 5:48 PM

Is Chris Christie Backtracking on His New Jersey DREAM Act Campaign Promise?

Remember early in November when New Jersey governor Chris Christie was being praised for being a Republican that was able to garner the Latino vote in an election? The Daily Beast, for example, reminded readers that right before Christie’s re-election sweep, he had changed his position on New Jersey’s version of a DREAM Act, making […]

  • Dec 2, 2013
  • 9:38 AM

The Immigration Debate (and Hate) Moves to Kansas

Today in Kansas, a House committee hearing was held to discuss a bill that would deny in-state tuition for some undocumented immigrant students. It got interesting, according to local reports. First up, Republican state Rep. Allan Rothlisberg. Here is what one article reported: [Rothlisberg] talked about drug cartels filling the prison system and said he was offended […]

  • Mar 20, 2013
  • 8:43 PM

“How Is Your Voice Today?” Speaking Out Against Injustice in Kansas, Arizona, and Texas

How is your voice today? I’m asking because it’s the most valuable thing we Latinos have. Yes, I think that your car, clothes, house, even your latest pairs of amazing celebrity-endorsed shoes are expensive, but it’s not as valuable as your voice, your thoughts, your experiences being young, Latino, and with the world at your […]

  • Mar 12, 2013
  • 8:59 AM

Latino News Roundup for January 2nd, 2013

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: 6 Things President Obama Needs to Do for Immigration Reform      From: abcnews.go.com Hugo Chavez on life support since Monday and in an induced coma, sources from Cuba are reporting.      From: www.voxxi.com LatinoWood: Ups and Downs of 2012      From: www.latinheat.com News That Hit and Rocked 2012, A Year With Latino […]

  • Jan 2, 2013
  • 11:56 AM

Kris Kobach Pushes Hard-Line Immigration Policy on GOP Platform and Wins

So much for the moderate stance on immigration that the Romney campaign has been trying to promote the last few months in its quest to gain more support particularly among US Latino voters. Tuesday, Politico ran a piece confirming that Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach—the architect behind laws such as Arizona's SB 1070—pushed for […]

  • Aug 23, 2012
  • 10:37 AM

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