Activism
Immigration Protest in Baldwin Park Is Peaceful, June 27, 2005, Los Angeles Times
California illegal immigation activist Joseph Turner wants to touch a nerve.
Officials Brace for SOS, June 23, 2005, San Gabriel Valley Tribune (San Gabriel, Cal.)
Protesters this weekend at Baldwin Park reconquista monument must sign non-violence pledge.
Some See Minutemen As Best Solution to Control Illegal Immigration, June 21, 2005, Victoria Advocate (Tex.)
Texas ranchers look to Minutemen for solutions.
11th Circuit OKs RICO Suit Involving Illegal Aliens, June 15, 2005, Law.com
Court allows racketeering suit against company that recruited illegals.
National Legal and Policy Center Rips Wachovia Slavery Apology, June 13, 2005, US Newswire
Legal organization blasts bank for groveling.
The Battle for Baldwin Park Continues, June 9, 2005, SaveOurState.org
Anti-illegal immigration group will hold another protest at reconquista monument.
Protesters Ask, ‘Where Is The Poverty?’, June 6, 2005, Montgomery Advertiser
Council of Conservative Citizens protests outside SPLC headquarters.
After Minuteman Melee, Protesters Have New Beef, May 27, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Charges dismissed against Hal Netkin; anti-Minuteman protesters say it’s not fair.
Prayer Room at UM-Flint Sparks Clash, May 25, 2005, Flint Journal
White student complains after Muslims take over public “meditation” room.
Border Vigil Planned for California, May 19, 2005, Washington Times
Minuteman organizer helps arrange vigil to begin in August.
Woman Injured During Protest At Monument, May 19, 2005, San Gabriel Valley Tribune (Los Angeles)
Woman still recovering from injury she received at reconquista monument protest.
Protest Over Art Forces Police to Draw the Line, May 16, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Protest of reconquista monument broken up by riot police.
Day-Labor Divide, May 10, 2005, Orange County Register (Santa Ana)
Anti-illegal protesters and immigrant advocates face off in California.
The Battle for Los Angeles, May 6, 2005, SaveOurState.org
Immigration reformers want Mexican nationalist monument removed from park.
Public Outrage Kills ‘L.A., Mexico’ Sign, May 4, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
ClearChannel to take down outrageous billboard.
Old Glory Covers ‘Mexico’ Billboard, May 3, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
Californians protest “Los Angeles, Mexico” billboard.
What Border Residents Think of Migrants and Minutemen, April 29, 2005, Arizona Daily Star (Tucson)
Az. rancher will fight to death rather than give up his land before illegal onslaught.
Border Vigil Group Calls for Immigration Reform, April 26, 2005, Washington Times
Minuteman founder speaks at “Hold their Feet to the Fire” demonstration in DC.
Senate Rejects Amnesty Measure, April 20, 2005, Washington Times
Strong constituent opposition helped defeat AgJobs amnesty.
Minutemen Pronounce Border Vigil a Success, April 19, 2005, Washington Times
Minuteman founder wants to organize blockade of the entire Mexican border this fall.
Flood Of Illegal Immigrants Prompts Backlash, April 19, 2005, AP
Proposal to give illegals in-state college tuition in NC provokes furious response.
Ad in UM’s Student Paper Called Offensive, April 18, 2005, Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.)
Mississippi newspaper interviews Jared Taylor about AR ad in Ole Miss paper.
Renacimiento Americano, April 18, 2005, Daily Mississippian (U. of Miss.)
Ole Miss newspaper publishes three articles and a cartoon about AR ad.
Hiring of Illegal Immigrants Provokes Faceoff in Upland, April 18, 2005, Daily Bulletin (Ontario, Cal.)
Demonstrators protest day-laborer center in California.
The Daily Mississippian Staff to Print Retraction, Apology for Inflammatory Ad, April 15, 2005, Daily Mississippian (U. of Miss.)
AR ad provokes furor at Ole Miss. Now newspaper says it was approved by mistake.
Calls To Immigration Hotline Surge, April 14, 2005, San Jose Mercury News
Reports of illegals more than double over previous year.
Protesters Rip Retailer, April 12, 2005, Glendale News-Press and Leader (Cal.)
SaveOurState.org protests at Home Depot because company pays for day laborer centers.
Yuman Wants to Monitor Border, April 8, 2005, Yuma Sun (Az.)
Minutemen inspire others to form border watching groups.
Border Watchers Capture Their Prey—the Media, April 7, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Minuteman leader revels in his success at drawing publicity to illegal immigration.
WMU Republicans Book Immigration Critic on Cesar Chavez Day, March 31, 2005, Kalamazoo Gazette (Mich.)
It’s no coincidence that university Republicans invited Pat Buchanan on Chavez Day.
Minuteman Project Causes Concern in Mexico, March 30, 2005, KVOA (Tucson)
Mexican army gathers on the border across from Minutemen.
Tom Tancredo to Keynote Minuteman Rally in Arizona, March 30, 2005, Office of Congressman Tom Tancredo
He’s going “to tell those good citizens they are heroes, not vigilantes.”
Urge Gov. Warner to Sign Legislation to Cut Off Benefits for Illegal Aliens, March 29, 2005, Federation for American Immigration Reform
Virginia governor may try to weaken bill.
Activists to Monitor Border Vigil, March 29, 2005, Washington Times
Hispanic ACLU leader calls Minutemen frustrated men suffering from “fear and misunderstanding.”
Gang Will Target Minuteman Vigil on Mexico Border, March 28, 2005, Washington Times
Minuteman leader says MS-13 plans attacks, but he is not afraid of “punks.”
Illegal Immigrant Foes Play Activist Role, March 28, 2005, Washington Post
Virginia Coalition Against Terrorism influences state legislation.
‘Observers’ Plan To Check Actions of Minutemen, March 25, 2005, Arizona Daily Star (Tucson)
ACLU official calls Minutemen “crazy white supremacists.”
Furor over Spanish Version Reopens Pledge Debate, March 22, 2005, Washington Post
Parent takes action against school that broadcasts Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish.
Illegal Immigration Protest in California, March 14, 2005, SaveOurState.org
Immigration protest rattles Home Depot.
ACLU to Monitor Minuteman Project, March 10, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
ACLU lawyers will make sure Minutemen don’t violate alleged rights of border-crossers.