The coalitions that have developed over the years in the city of Pomona and the surrounding areas (Pomona Habla, the immigrant community of Pomona and the Inland Empire, allies, immigrant organizations, Pomona Economic Opportunity Center, Latino/Latina Round Table of the Pomona and San Gabriel Valleys, student groups, Justice for Immigrants Coalition) — have Continue reading
In marking the 10 year anniversary of the recall of Davis, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s immediate repeal of the driver’s license bill that Davis had signed, we remember Padre Luis Angel Nieto, the 17 students from my Rural and Urban Social Movements class, and the many day laborers from the PEOC who led a four-day march from Claremont to Los Angeles in 2003 (see the article that appeared in the L. A. Times below). Continue reading
At a “Stop Cutbacks” rally last week with Arizona congressman Raul Grijelva. He was arrested yesterday as part of an immigration rally at the Capitol in Washington D. C. Continue reading
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