Posts Tagged "Immigration"

Author Celebrates Latinos and Encourages Activism

Melissa Janson

Making a visit to Colleges Nine and Ten, award-winning Mexican-American journalist Maria Hinojosa helped honor Cesar Chavez and urged activism for immigration rights.

Published on: Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Category: Politics & Culture
Tags: Cesar Chavez Convocation, Immigration, Latino/a Issues, Maria Hinojosa, Social Activism, Volume 44 Issue 29

Mikaela Todd

Santa Cruz speaks up for comprehensive immigration reform after issues with labor are made clear.

Published on: Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Category: Features
Tags: AB 540 (Dream Act), Arizona Immigration Law, Immigration, May Day, Protests, Volume 44 Issue 28, Work & Labor

Santa Cruz’s ICE Age

City on a Hill Press

The Santa Cruz Police Department’s joint effort with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Unit (ICE) to curb gang crime has many residents worried that the agency isn’t just here to target violent gang members. With ICE’s reputation, their cause for concern is valid.

Published on: Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Category: Opinion & Editorial
Tags: Arizona Immigration Law, Editorials, Immigration, Santa Cruz Police, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Volume 44 Issue 27

A Safer Santa Cruz?

Blair Stenvick

Troubled by the increase of violent crimes in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is filling eight officer positions and bringing in the help of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Published on: Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Category: City
Tags: Crime, Gangs, Immigration, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz Police, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Volume 44 Issue 27

Arizona: a Bastion for Idiocracy

City on a Hill Press

New Arizona law threatens constitutional rights and public safety.

Published on: Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Category: Opinion & Editorial
Tags: Arizona, Arizona Immigration Law, Barack Obama, Editorials, Immigration, Volume 44 Issue 25

Free Legal Forum

Mikaela Todd

With microphone in hand, City Councilmember Tony Madrigal welcomed crowd members in exuberant Spanish, high-fiving people in the front row and smiling at the small children who roamed the parish hall while their parents sat, waiting expectantly. The occasion was the 7th annual Free Immigration and Citizenship Forum, held at the Lady Star of the Sea Church last Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Published on: Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Category: City
Tags: Free Immigration and Citizenship Forum, Immigration, Tony Madrigal, Velma Guerrero, Volume 44 Issue 5

Laura Weiss

With a recent peak of interest in immigrant and labor issues spurred by the contract resolution of UC workers in early February, local May Day celebrations will ensure that this important day is not overlooked. Events planned for the week of May 1, which is known as International Workers’ Day, will serve as a testament to the social and economic achievements of the labor movement.

Published on: Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Category: City
Tags: Film Festivals, Immigration, May Day, Reel Works Film Festival, Volume 43 Issue 25, Workers Rights

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