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By Sarah Parvini | LATimes | FEB. 24, 2022 | Photos by Francine Orr
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As word spread that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered an incursion after weeks of failed diplomacy, California’s Ukrainian diaspora watched, stunned but not surprised.
Many in the diaspora found themselves in a familiar position on Thursday morning, caught between two worlds: concerned by the outbreak of war intended to recast the map of Eastern Europe, fearing for loved ones nearly 6,000 miles away, and ready to spring into action to provide aid to the Ukrainian people... READ MORE
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By Janet Murguia & Bob Worsley | The Hill | FEB. 19, 2022 | Photo: Greg Nash
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New poll shows that Americans see and understand the economic contributions of immigrants.
Common sense immigration reform is a critical priority to securing our nation’s economic future and has strong bipartisan support. The White House and congressional leadership have time and time again assured us that it is a top priority, but have continued to drag their feet on a bipartisan solution that would be a win-win for everyone. T
he one and only test for the veracity of their assurances is action, not words. It’s time to pass the Build Back Better Act, in whatever form it takes, with provisions that provide pathways to citizenship for undocumented.... READ MORE
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By Rafael Bernal | The Hill | FEB. 23, 2022 | Photo credit: Marco Ugarte (AP)
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Cuban, Haitian and African origin, were demanding Mexican migration officials quickly process their permits.
Mexican authorities on Tuesday pushed back a group of about 100 migrants after their protests turned violent in the southern city of Tapachula.
The migrants, most of whom were of Cuban, Haitian and African origin, were demanding Mexican migration officials quickly process their permits to leave Tapachula to either make their way to the U.S.-Mexico border or other parts of Mexico.
According to the Mexican National Migration Institute (INM), around 30 Cuban nationals refused to stand in line outside the permits office, and were later joined by around 70 migrants that the INM identified as from... READ MORE
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By Matthew La Corte | Niskanen Center | FEB. 16, 2022
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Proposal offers separate paths for legal status, work eligibility; Immigration groups fear backlogs, employer confusion.
Protecting Dreamers under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program created in 2012 has always made sense because they were brought here as children. For years, Dreamers were college students cramming for finals, young professionals starting their first jobs, or excited kids passing their driver’s tests.
But we’ve been bickering about a Dreamer solution for so long that many of those youths are now full-fledged adults. A decade has passed since the first group of DACA recipients was admitted into the program, and this year some are turning 40....READ MORE
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By Andrew J. Campa | L.A. Times | FEB. 16, 2022 | Photo credit: Joanna Salas
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Steve Salas with his brother Rudy - may they both rest in power.
Steve Salas, a founding member of the pioneering Eastside rock band Tierra and an early-day Chicano rights activist, has died at 69.
Salas, who died Thursday, had been battling myeloma for two years and recently contracted COVID-19, his family said.
The musician was predeceased by his brother Rudy, Tierra’s lead singer and co-founder, who died in 2020, also after contracting COVID-19.
“Steve and Rudy created the soundtrack for many people’s lives, and we are so grateful to everyone who loved their music,” band and family members said in a statement. “The Salas Brothers left an indelible mark on the history of Chicano music with Tierra.”
The death of the Salas brothers leaves saxophonist Rudy “Bub” Villa, 72, as the lone surviving member of the original group, which formed... READ MORE
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