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Archive page 24 of 61 — immigration and Latino community news linked by this site.

These headlines were collected by the earlier edition of UtahLatinos.com. Each one links to the original publisher, whose page may have moved or been removed. Summaries are the publishers' own opening lines. Utah Latinos has not updated them.

The Spectrum

Utah Compact won't solve our immigration problems

Recently, the Utah Compact was offered up by a group of "conservative" Republicans and religious leaders as an alternative means of immigration reform from the Arizona-style legislation being proposed by Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem. Attorney General Mark Shurtleff endorsed the compact and stated that an enforcement-only approach to illegal immigration is "counterproductive and harmful."

macon.com

The DREAM Act myths

The DREAM Act -- a popular proposal to provide legal status to undocumented youth who entered the U.S. as children, graduated from U.S. high schools and attend college or enter the military -- is the target of a smear campaign from anti-immigration hardliners. According to them, passage of the DREAM Act would cheat native-born students out of opportunities.

Arizona Daily Star

More migrants facing deportation are getting reprieves

A smiling young mother hugs her daughter in a picture sent with an invitation to a press conference to "Rally in support of Araceli." Beside the photo is a message: "Call Janet Napolitano. Stop the deportation of Arizona dreamer, Araceli Torres-Ruiz!" A coalition of Southern Arizona immigrant-rights organizations that has successfully lobbied for deportation reprieves for two other Tucson illegal immigrants this year…

The Denver Post

Latino vote in 2012 may hinge on whether Dems can pass immigration reform

Two years ago, Latinos were promised work on immigration reform, passage of the DREAM Act and economic recovery if they ushered Barack Obama into the presidency. Then, this fall, after none of that happened, they were asked to stay with the Democrats. On Spanish-language radio, Obama beseeched listeners to stick by him. On television commercials and in stump speeches, Latinos were told that Tea Party candidates were …

realclearpolitics.com

Is Illegal Immigration Moral?

We know illegal immigration is no longer really unlawful, but is it moral? Usually Americans debate the fiscal costs of illegal immigration. Supporters of open borders rightly remind us that illegal immigrants pay sales taxes. Often their payroll-tax contributions are not later tapped by Social Security payouts.

thestir.cafemom.com

Thanksgiving: A Lesson in Illegal Immigration

You know the story. In 1620, the Pilgrims hopped the Mayflower and sailed across the stormy seas for the New World. They landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, hung with the Native Americans, and scarfed down some deer and maybe some cornmeal mush (sorry to burst your turkey and marshmallow yam bubble). And every year, in celebration, we (new) Americans watch football, eat way too much, and plan out our Black Friday shop…

politicsdaily.com

Susana Martinez, Marco Rubio and the New Latino Leadership

Out of the historic victory of a surprising number of Hispanic Republican candidates in the midterms two weeks ago, a new political profile of Latino leadership is taking shape, and it runs counter to the dominant liberal and pro-Democrat image.

The Modesto Bee

Illegal workers: What do we want?

FRESNO — With illegal immigration in the headlines, the Fresno County Council of Governments decided in June to discuss Arizona's controversial new law. Tea party members showed up in force. So did activists vehemently opposed to the law, which requires police — in the course of enforcing other laws — to question the immigration status of people they suspect are in the country illegally.

Deseret News

Rep. Stephen Sandstrom plans to push forward with immigration bill

SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Stephen Sandstrom has no intention of watering down his controversial immigration enforcement bill, he said during a rally at the Utah Capitol Wednesday. "Contrary to what you might have heard in recent days, my immigration bill is alive and well," the Orem Republican said. "The reason it's alive and well is because the people of the state of Utah are demanding action be taken."

The Salt Lake Tribune

Immigration rally at Utah Capitol turns uncivil

As a Capitol rally ended Wednesday for Rep. Stephen Sandstrom’s bill targeting illegal immigration, protesters from both sides started yelling, waving signs in each others’ faces, bumping and elbowing — and Utah Highway Patrol troopers rushed to separate them. So much for the civil dialogue on immigration called for by the new Utah Compact. Both sides blamed the other for the confrontation and high emotion.

KSL

KSL-TV: Immigration rally gets physical

SALT LAKE CITY -- Legislators behind one of the most talked about immigration bills held a rally at the Capitol Wednesday. After the speakers finished at the podium, both supporters and protesters started arguing. Then it got a little physical with some pushing and shoving. State troopers had to intervene.

ABC4 Utah

Protestors disrupt Immigration reform press conference

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Immigration reform still causing controversy in Utah. On Wednesday, groups against the bill protested at the capitol building during representative Steve Sandstorm's speech, who were holding placards. Sandstorm said the bill is going to be released to prevent illegal aliens from taking advantage of social programs.

Wire service

Dirigentes de Utah firman un documento a favor de una "postura moderda" frente a la reforma migratoria

Denver, 11 nov (EFE).- Varias decenas de dirigentes, empresarios, religiosos y políticos de Utah firmaron hoy un documento en que piden que los legisladores estatales adopten una "postura moderada" con respecto a la reforma migratoria local propuesta para el 2025. El documento, gestionado durante los últimos meses y firmado en el Capitolio en Salt Lake City, incluye cinco principios que, según los firmantes, deben "g…