L.A. Leaders Oppose Arizona Immigration Law L.A. city officials are joining the criticism of a tough new Arizona immigration law, and calling for reform. They say Los Angeles should boycott Arizona until the state stops forcing its police to check residents immigration status. (posted 4/29/10) By Ariel Edwards-Levy
March promotes immigration reform The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium is sponsoring an 18-mile walk Saturday, February 27 (posted 2/23/10) By Asim Bharwani
Activists Want Obama to Focus on Immigration Reform A group of activists rallied in front of the Mexican consulate in downtown L.A. today to remind President Obama of his promise to tackle immigration reform.
Obama landed in Mexico today to meet with President Felipe Calderon. The talks are expected to focus mainly on drug violence on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Juan Jose Gutierrez is the coordinator of Latino Movement USA. He says he's glad President Obama is paying attention to the problem of gang violence, but that immigration reform should also be at the top of his agenda.
(posted 4/16/09) By Ariel Edwards-Levy
Immigrant Rights Activists Gather in Front of Consulate Immigrant rights activists gathered in front of the Mexican consulate today with one request - help for the millions of Mexican immigrants living in the United States. Kaitlin Funaro reports. (posted 3/26/09) By Kaitlin Funaro
Immigration hunger strike Hunger strikers are on the seventh day of a fast in support of immigration reform. ARN's Sunny Johnston reports on "The Fast for Our Future." (posted 10/21/08) By Sunny Johnston
Immigration raids Raids on businesses that employ illegal immigrants have been on the rise since 2001, and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants some of those raids to stop. (posted 4/10/08) By David de Sola
Interview with USC Professor on immigration reform Immigration has already been a hot topic in the presidential race. Clara Irazabal is an assistant professor at USC's School of Policy, Planning and Development. She says reform efforts are necessary to help immigrants get legal status and be more productive citizens. (posted 11/27/07) By Victoria Sanchez
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