Hispanic Immigrants
Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court Senorita: A Case of Unapologetic Racism, May 28, 2009, Canada Free Press (Toronto)
A white Methodist from Minnesota would have stood no chance of being nominated.
The Dream Endangered, May 28, 2009, Washington Post
Immigrant fortunes were closely tied to the real estate market.
College Grad: 'I Wish I'd Gone to Prison Instead', May 14, 2009, Red Tape Chronicles
At least he would have learned a trade.
Foreclosures, Immigration Linked in Report, May 13, 2009, Las Vegas Sun
Foreclosures and high concentrations of immigrants “somehow related.”
Concern Over Latino Evangelical Leader's Call to Boycott U.S. Census, May 13, 2009, Press-Enterprise (Riverside, California)
Census boycott would deprive states and cities of federal money.
Naturalized Citizens Are Poised to Reshape California's Political Landscape, May 11, 2009, Los Angeles Times
Non-whites like America so much they can’t wait to change it.
Palm Beach County Has First All-Latino Boy Scout Troop; Girl Scouts Sell Dulce De Leche Cookies to Reach Hispanics, May 8, 2009, Palm Beach Post
Junior Girl Scout leader: “It’s no longer that one Anglo look.”
Compton Cracking Down on Illegal Garage Conversions, May 6, 2009, Los Angeles Times
Hispanics turning garages into apartments.
On 5/5, Mexican Dominance Irks Other Latinos, May 5, 2009, AP
Clearly, no threat of dominance by gringos.
WHO Says No Sign Flu Outbreak Slowing, April 29, 2009, Reuters
Flu carrier brought from Mexico for treatment dies in US.
Swine Flu Has Many L.A. Immigrants Reconsidering Mexico Travel Plans, April 28, 2009, Los Angeles Times
Mexican in US: “I’d rather get sick here.”
America's Most Dangerous Cities, April 28, 2009, Forbes
Detroit tops the list.
Pinal DUI Task Force to Target Salsa Festival, April 27, 2009, Arizona Republic (Phoenix)
Making the streets safer.
County to Pay $4 Million to Settle Jail-Beating Lawsuit, April 22, 2009, Orange County Register
Illegal immigrant’s family hits jackpot.
Pew Study Shows Illegal Aliens Uneducated and a Burden to America's Health Care System, April 21, 2009, Federation for American Immigration Reform
Illegals are bankrupting hospitals, schools.
'No One Should Feel Immune': Mexican Cartels Spread to Hundreds of US Cities as War Rages On, April 20, 2009, AP
Drug dealers follow Mexican immigrants across the country.
Homeless in Hamptons, April 20, 2009, New York Post
Unemployed illegals camping out in tony Southampton.
Mexicans Total 32% of Immigrants, April 17, 2009, Washington Times
11 percent of everyone born in Mexico is now living in the US.
A Portrait of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States, April 16, 2009, Pew Hispanic Center
Illegals are an estimated 4 percent of the population.
BP Explorers Collect Trash Left by Illegal Immigrants in the Huachucas, April 3, 2009, Sierra Vista (Arizona) Herald
Aspiring agents discover border enforcement is a messy business.
Hispanic Segregation Up in Suburban Schools, March 31, 2009, AP
Hispanic students congregate with one another.
Family Members Allegedly Ran Heroin Smuggling Ring, March 25, 2009, Los Angeles Times
Federal wire-tappers couldn’t understand perps, who spoke in Mixtic Bajo.
Principal in Providence Bit, Punched by Mom, Police Say, March 20, 2009, Providence Journal
Hispanic mom goes berserk; other casualties include cops and teacher.
Police in Conn. Chase Outbreak of Cockfighting, March 16, 2009, Boston Globe
Hispanics account for more than one-fourth of Waterbury’s population.
Home Depot at Standoff With Laborers Who Swarm Customers in Bid for Work, March 10, 2009, Palm Beach Post
“Well-meaning” illegals block driveways, cause accidents, and drive away customers.
Issues Most Important to Hispanic Population, March 5, 2009, KARK-TV (Little Rock)
Immigration ranks sixth out of seven.
In Down Times, Hispanic Market Is Booming, March 4, 2009, NBC News
Pandering to Hispanics a growth segment.
Home Mortgage Relief for Millions of Illegals, February 25, 2009, WorldNetDaily
Under Obama plan, illegals will get taxpayer money for “mortgage assistance.”
Mexico Migration Falls by More Than Half, February 20, 2009, AP
The upside to the economic downturn.
Mexicans Who Enter the United States Illegally Lack Education, February 11, 2009, National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers
Average Mexican illegal didn’t make it through seventh grade.
16 Illegals Sue Arizona Rancher, February 9, 2009, Washington Times
Immigrants sue rancher who was protecting his property and family.
Bad Economy Forces Some Migrant Workers Home, February 6, 2009, East Hampton Press
And those who don’t leave are getting money from home, not sending it.
Latinos Who Don't Speak Spanish Object to Getting Criticized for It, January 21, 2009, Reading Eagle Press (Reading, Pennsylvania)
What do you call it when Latinos “discriminate” against other Latinos?
No Evidence Workers Leaving U.S., January 16, 2009, Sacramento Bee
Immigrants don’t want to leave because they’re not sure they can get back in.
Nearly 10 Percent of Latinos Lag on Mortgages, January 8, 2009, AP
Despite La Raza’s complaints, it’s about the same for all Americans.
Most Mexicans in U.S. Have No Thought of Returning Home, January 6, 2009, Latin American Herald Tribune (Caracas)
They will stick around despite the recession.
Fugitives Make Off with Medicare Millions, January 2, 2009, Miami Herald
Cuba is to Cuban immigrant criminals as Mexico is to Mexicans.
Illegal Baby Boom Hits Big Easy, December 31, 2008, WorldNetDaily
Medical costs, crime soaring as illegals flock to New Orleans.
Mexicans Return Home for Truck Competition, December 30, 2008, AP
Many competitors to stay home and wait out hard times.
Boy Scouts See Hispanics As Key to Boosting Ranks, December 29, 2008, Newsmax.com
If Scouts doesn’t attract Hispanics, “we’re out of business.”
Immigrants Reshape Post-Disaster New Orleans, December 24, 2008, AP
“New Orleans” preys on hard-working immigrants.
Hispanic Immigrants Drop in U.S. Labor Force, December 18, 2008, Washington Post
Decline is small, but comes after three years of increases.
Some Mexicans Leaving US, Planning Never to Return, December 15, 2008, AP
Not a massive flow, but it’s a start.
County’s Latinos Leaving?, December 10, 2008, Arlington Connection
High cost of living pushes Hispanics out of Arlington, Virginia.
Central American Immigrants Adopt Mexican Ways in US, November 3, 2008, Los Angeles Times
Salvadoran on life in LA: “It’s always Mexico, Mexico, Mexico.”
Flow of Illegal Immigrants Slows, Pew Center Finds, October 2, 2008, CNN
But their numbers are still rising.
Former Candidate for Congress Indicted on Charges of Obstructing Justice, October 2, 2008, Los Angeles Times
Warning illegals not to vote construed as intimidation.
US Mexicans Send Less Money Home, October 1, 2008, BBC News
Remittances 12 percent lower in August 2008 than in August 2007.
Latinos in the US Dour About Their Situation, Survey Finds, September 19, 2008, Los Angeles Times
Not worried enough to go back home, though.
FEMA Aid for Undocumented Immigrants With U.S. Born Children, September 10, 2008, WINK-TV (Cape Coral, Florida)
Anchor babies good for FEMA aid, too.