Married to an American and Still Undocumented
Some immigrants fail to gain green cards after marrying U.S. citizens. Fi2W contributor Valeria Fernández looks at a new rule that could fix this problem.
Tag: Phoenix
Immigrants in Phoenix.
Podcast: Young Latinos Work To Get Out The Vote In Arizona
Arizona is seeing a surge in Latino voter registration and political activism that could be the leading edge of bigger political changes for the politically conservative state.
Undocumented Immigrants Plan Protests at the Democratic National Convention
A busload of undocumented immigrants is in Charlotte, NC after making a cross-country trip from Arizona.
Podcast: After Supreme Court SB 1070 Ruling, What’s Next for Immigrants in Arizona?
Many expect a more difficult environment for undocumented immigrants in Arizona under the surviving portion of SB 1070. The law has also sparked a new wave of political activism by immigrant advocates.
Supreme Court Hands Down Split Decision on Arizona Immigration Law
In a split ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the “papers please” provision of SB 1070 and blocked the implementation of three other sections.
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On Eve of Arizona Primary, a Look at Latino Voters in the State
On our radio partner WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show, Phoenix based reporter Valeria Fernandez gave insight into how Latinos are eyeing the GOP candidates.
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2011 Saw Gains for Arizona’s Pro-Immigrant Movement
One year after SB 1070 made Arizona infamous for harsh anti-immigration policies, the law’s architects encountered a harsh backlash: State Senator Russell Pearce was recalled from office and Sheriff Joe Arpaio was slammed with a scathing report from the DOJ.
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Uncertain Outlook for Arizona Immigration Legislation After Recall Election
The defeat of Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce in Tuesday’s recall election may make state lawmakers more cautious about supporting bills restricting illegal immigration. But supporters of Pearce, the architect of SB 1070, say they won’t be deterred.
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Podcast: A Tale of Two Dairy Farms
In this podcast episode reporter Valeria Fernandez takes listeners back to the pre-SB 1070 era in Phoenix, where she managed to find common ground within Arizona’s tense immigration politics.
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De Leon: La Raza Calls Off Arizona Boycott – What Next?
The economic boycott of Arizona after the state passed SB 1070, a draconian immigration law, has cost the state billions. The law still stands–so why did La Raza reverse its position?