On Saturday, in a powerful rebuke to the Obama administration and Congressional inaction, Mr. Brown signed the Trust Act, a law that will make it harder for federal agents to detain and deport unauthorized Californians who are non-criminals or minor offenders and pose no threat. Continue reading
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD of the New York Times
The immigration marches and vigils that took place across the country on Saturday, uniting tens of thousands of people in more than 40 states, were a plaintive reminder that immigration reform — remember immigration reform? — is among the many pieces of business that remain unfinished while Congress is in lockdown. Continue reading
Congratulations! after 20 years of struggle undocumented immigrants will be able to apply for a driver’s license. Thanks to all who work hard to make a driver’s license for all a reality in CA. Continue reading
Un día de marchar y celebrar. Un día de ver el resultado de marchar, naturalizar, registrar, votar, y sacrificar. Gracias a todas las organizaciones de la comunidad que siempre han cumplido en la lucha por las licensias para conducir, en la lucha para poner alto a la discriminación, en la lucha para poner alto a la deportación, y en la larga lucha que todavía sigue por la legalización.
With the signing of the TRUST ACT, AB-60, and other immigrant supportive bills, California is indeed a leader in advancing immigrant rights. It is a testament to the community-based organizations, and especially the courageous dreamers, that have sacrificed so much over the years to deportations and all forms of injustice against our immigrant communities. Continue reading
This November 9, 2013 the Latino/a Roundtable will be electing the next Executive Board to serve for two years. Continue reading
Jose Montoya contributed so much to the artistic and creative parts of our movements and our communities. Continue reading
Excellent research and analysis by Juan de Lara. John Husing has been the mouthpiece for the media in this region for years. His research has always been biased to business and not Continue reading
What we have been saying all along. It is no coincidence that California is now an exemplary state in its support of undocumented immigrants. It was not that long ago that the voters supported anti-immigrant policies Proposition 187, Prop 209, and English Only in California. Today, the majority of voters support legalization – and it has been a combination of marching, protesting, and grass-roots organizing that has resulted in pro-immigrant legislation Continue reading