AltWeeklies Wire
On the Migrant Trailnew
One night on a week-long, 75-mile walk to raise awareness of border-crosser deaths.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
06-07-2007 |
Immigration
The Human Toll: Where Immigrants Go to Dienew
As border security tightens, South Texas becomes a graveyard for the weak and the unlucky.
The Texas Observer |
Mary Jo McConahay |
06-06-2007 |
Immigration
The Confusing New Immigration Billnew
Although President Bush and leading senators worked for months on a new immigration policy, many on both sides of the political spectrum are unhappy with the result.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-01-2007 |
Immigration
Run for the Bordernew
Is the Kennedy-Kyl plan the last, best hope for comprehensive immigration reform?
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
05-31-2007 |
Immigration
Fitting Innew
Exactly what is the responsibility of the immigrant community to acclimate to the mainstream, and what is the responsibility borne by the community to help newcomers to function in their new home?
Portland Phoenix |
Shay Stewart-Bouley |
05-31-2007 |
Immigration
Slave Wages and Unsafe Housingnew
Exposing the unsavory side of cheap Chinese food in Vermont.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
05-30-2007 |
Immigration
Talking Human Rights With Jorge Bustamantenew
The UN investigator has been blocked from U.S. immigration detention centers.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
05-30-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: illegal immigrant, detention
Be Our Guest Workernew
The guest-worker debate in Congress has overlooked the abuses already endemic in the system.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ana La O' |
05-24-2007 |
Immigration
Undocumented Immigrants, Unlicensed Prisonnew
Homeland Security's family-detention center bends the law and escapes scrutiny.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
05-23-2007 |
Immigration
Old-Time Religion and New Americansnew
Hispanic evangelical leaders join to push for compassionate immigration reform.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
05-15-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: illegal, Immigration
The Endless Sweepingnew
Operation Return to Sender is deporting thousands of undocumented immigrants.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ayse Arf |
05-11-2007 |
Immigration
Clamping Downnew
Georgia's immigration law takes effect in July, but its ripples are already being felt.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz and Alejandro Leal |
05-10-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
San Fran's Mayor Says He Won't Help Bush's Crackdown on Illegal Immigrantsnew
But why is the city still getting money from the feds then?
SF Weekly |
Eliza Strickland |
05-02-2007 |
Immigration
Immigrant Workers Left Unpaid and Abandoned in Alabamanew
About 25 men say Varela failed to pay them for two weeks of work, leaving them stranded in Birmingham without food or supplies. The Mexican Consulate connected them with an attorney who last week filed a lawsuit against the contractor.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
04-24-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: illegal immigrant, day labor
Is There an Open Window for Real Immigration Reform?new
Immigrants' rights activists, while not pleased with President Bush's plan, do see opportunity on the horizon.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
04-19-2007 |
Immigration
