Georgia Billboard Says South Carolina "Wants More Immigrants"
A billboard in Georgia has been read loud and clear. The message, up in Georgia’s Cherokee County, tells undocumented immigrants […]
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Undocumented Immigrants Willing to Get Background Checks and Learn English
An overwhelming percentage of undocumented Hispanics would accept full background checks and other stipulations as a requirement for citizenship, a
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Deferred Action Program Under Fire; Arguments Come Before Judge
By Alexandra Lucia-Miller CTLatinoNews.com The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has allowed approximately 250,000 undocumented immigrants deportation
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White House Budget Proposes Puerto Rico Status Vote
By Alexandra Lucia-Miller CTLatinoNews.com The White House budget submitted to Congress last week included a $2.5 million appropriation for Puerto
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Latino Gives Keynote Address at CT Immigration Day Ceremony
By Wayne Jebian CTLatinoNews.com Dr. Jose B. Gonzalez, an English professor at the United States Coast Guard Academy, emigrated from
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Notorio Fraud Bill Passes House
The Connecticut House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at reducing fraudulent representation of legal services in Spanish-speaking communities.
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Hispanic Voters Faced Longer Than Average Wait Times at Polls
A report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology revealed Hispanics faced longer wait times at the polls during the 2012
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National Day of Action for Immigrant Justice — Where You Can March
This Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9-10, activists, immigrants and allies from around the country will march to demand comprehensive immigration
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Opinion: Sen. Linares Explains Why He Voted Against Gun Bill
Editor’s Note: Last week, Gov. Malloy signed a sweeping and historic gun bill in response to the shooting in Newtown
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Full Funding for Latino Nonprofits – Nothing Less, Say Legislators and Advocates
Latino nonprofits are especially capable of overcoming barriers and aiding some of Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents, according to the Latino
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Non-Latino Legislators – Voices for Latino Constituents
When it comes to Latino issues, does it matter if your representative is non-Latino? Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield (D-Hamden, New Haven),
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How Hard Have Latino Legislators Been Working?
By Wayne Jebian CTLatinoNews.com For those who of you represented by Connecticut’s Latino legislators, if you are wondering how they are faring in this