Stories matching tag 'Immigration'

Crimes against Miramonte students may lead to immigration benefit

With the LA Sheriff's Department conducting the investigation, Miramonte parents worry about immigration status checks. [...]

Woman denied humanitarian visa to visit dying sister

The process to get a humanitarian visa proves to be an uphill battle for one woman. [...]

VIDEO: South LA adult students speak out for immigration reform

A group of ESL Adult School students write messages to President Obama asking him to fulfill his promises about immigration reform. [...]

Former braceros fight for wage compensation

Miguel Bermudez, who is in his 70s, is still waiting for full payment he earned 50 years ago from his work on an American farm. [...]

Becoming an American Citizen

The process of obtaining United States citizenship can take decades, but for many, the benefits of citizenship are well worth the wait. [...]

Black church studies a changed South LA

Second Baptist Church commissioned a study to better understand the neighborhood, partnering with USC’s Center for Immigrant Integration and Esperanza Community Housing. [...]

Life in a different language

After coming to the United States from El Salvador six years ago, Crenshaw High School senior Irving Velasquez was challenged to learn a new language and start a new life. [...]

OPINION: An open letter to Stephen Colbert

Althea Rae Shaw, aunt of the 17-year-old Jamiel Shaw who was killed by an undocumented immigrant gang member in Los Angeles, responds to Colbert's congressional address. [...]

Los Angeles workers bus to Arizona to Protest SB1070

Hundreds of L.A. unionists bused to Arizona at dawn yesterday to protest the new immigration law taking effect. [...]

Children urge Obama to end immigrant deportations

After a spike in immigrant deportations during the Obama administration, immigrant rights groups are worried about children losing their parents. [...]

Report: Mass immigration causes California’s lack of education and rise in inequality

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South L.A. teacher Jose Lara versus Fox News

Local activist and Santee teacher Jose Lara appeared on the Bill O'Reilly show to discuss the Arizona immigration law SB1070. [...]

VIDEO BLOG: Protesting the Arizona immigration law at Dodger Stadium

The Boycott Arizona Los Angeles Committee protested the SB 1070 law by rallying at the Diamondbacks game. [...]

Los Angeles County votes to boycott Arizona

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-to-2 to boycott Arizona in protest of its new immigration law. [...]

VIDEO BLOG: Busing to Arizona for immigrant rights

Jose Lara interviews students, teachers & community leaders just before they take a caravan of buses to Arizona to protest the SB1070 law. [...]

May Day protesters voice frustration with Arizona immigration law

Tens of thousands marched in downtown Los Angeles to call for immigration reform and to protest the anti-immigrant Arizona law. [...]

Martin Sheen reflects on May Day Rally

Martin Sheen was among the protesters at the May Day Immigration Rally. Our Jessica Flores caught up with Sheen to find out what inspired him to participate. [...]

USC students demonstrate against Arizona immigration law

The SB170 bill allows police to investigate the immigration status of anyone they suspect to be illegally in the U.S. [...]

Mayor pushes for boycott of Arizona as Angelinos protest controversial immigration law

L.A. city officials are criticizing a tough new Arizona immigration law. They say Los Angeles should boycott Arizona until the law is repealed. [...]

Day laborers hope victory in court will encourage others

Two day laborers are finally getting the wages they earned, after years of court battles. Advocates hope others will follow suit. [...]

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