Search Results for: SB 1070
Arizona’s SB 1070 at the US Supreme Court: What’s at Stake INFOGRAPHIC
Tomorrow, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments for and against Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law. What's at stake? Here is one infographic, (And for those who say it is from the ACLU, suck it.) This graphic presents some very interesting facts (for those who want to know about facts) regarding legal challenges to […]
The Legacy of SB1070: The Rise of Arizona’s New Political Order
PHOENIX — The power base in Arizona has shifted in the past 20 years, and we have the state’s Republican Party to both thank and blame for that.
Five Years Later, SB1070 Was Never Just About Immigration
Phoenix, Arizona. Pale blue sky blushes at sunset. The heat still feels just warm on the skin this time of year. Food trucks serve up some of the best tacos this side of the border. It‘s been five years since SB1070 was signed into law. Governor Jan Brewer and state Senator Russell Pearce are out […]
Complete Video of Senate’s Subcommittee Hearing About SB1070 Immigration Law
Here is a video of yesterday's entire Senate subcommittee hearing about Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law. Today, the US Supreme Court will be listening to oral arguments for and against the Arizona law. Our favorite part of yesterday's hearing? Former Arizona Senator Dennis DeConcini's appearance. “I apologize for Arizona’s actions toward the Latino community," said […]
How a Recall Election Brought Down Arizona’s Most Powerful Politician (OPINION)
One of the great stories in Arizona politics involves the recall 10 years ago this month of then-Republican state Senate President Russell Pearce, the far-right author of the single most anti-immigrant bill in modern U.S. history, SB 1070.
DeSantis’ Hateful Record on Immigration (OPINION)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has consistently adopted an aggressive and punitive stance against immigrants throughout his political career, including the use of harmful rhetoric and enacting bigoted legislation to the detriment of Florida’s economic well-being.
From Protest to Power: How the Latino Vote Flexed Its Muscles in 2020 (OPINION)
Many reporters and pundits have failed to report on one of the most important trends this election—the massive growth in the Latino vote that will reshape the political landscape of our country for years to come.
To Court Latinos, Democrats Have to Expand Strategy in 2022
“It was extremely important and extremely helpful to the campaign to be able to tap into that enthusiasm, to be able to tap into that incredible network. I think it made all the difference into turning Arizona blue,” said Jessica Mejia, Arizona director for Biden’s campaign.
The Mexican Wall That Fell on Trump (OPINION)
Mexican Americans proved to be Donald Trump’s Achilles heel in this historic election.
So-Called ‘Latino Vote’ Is 32 Million Americans With Diverse Political Opinions and National Origins (OPINION)
Pollsters who specialize in the Latino vote knew for months before the election that Latino support for Biden was soft, with many Latinos —especially in Florida— undecided.
The American Latino Renaissance (OPINION)
Latinos, COVID, and the rising Brown tide are driving Arizona’s blue wave.
A 2020 Election Dispatch From the Purple State of Arizona
Candidates might want to pay a little closer attention to the Grand Canyon State in 2020.
Tucson’s First Latina Mayor Hopes to Tackle Climate Change, Issue Municipal IDs
Romero’s “people-powered movement” proved successful.
An Open Letter to the Phoenix Community: Daniel Valenzuela Cannot Be City’s Next Mayor (OPINION)
It brings us no pleasure to publicly oppose him.
Driving While Brown (OPINION)
What steps can communities take?
Texas Passed a New ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law: What’s Next?
Latino Rebels Radio: May 14, 2016
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Goes on Facebook Live to Announce State’s ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law
The ghost of Arizona is now in Texas.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Romney Says Republican Party Is “Rightful Home” of Hispanic Americans
Today, Mitt Romney's "Hispanderfiesta Radar" was on high alert. With just 50 days left to go until the presidential elections and new poll numbers show that the Romney campaign has done very little to improve his standing among US Latino voters (especially US Latina voters), today was clearly a "Hispanic" day for the campaign. First […]
ACLU’s Advice to People Pulled Over in Arizona: Don’t Say Anything About Your Status. Not One Word.
In light of last week's Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's controversial SB 1070 law, the American Civil Liberties Union released a video about how to people should know your rights. Basically, just be quiet when asked about your status. Silencio. No digas nada. Here is the Spanish one: And here is the English one.
From “Democracy Now!”: The U.S. v. Joe Arpaio
Democracy Now! provided as rather extensive and detailed report about the recent suit filed by the US Department of Justice against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose office has been charged with racially profiling Latino residents in the Phoenix area. Here is the video of the segment and the transcript from today's segment. JUAN GONZÁLEZ: We […]
Latino Truckers Lead Boycott of Florida After Anti-Immigrant Law (OPINION)
A protest started by Latino truck drivers against Florida’s anti-immigrant law has now grown to include a diversity of drivers across the country.