As the South Bronx prepares for Congressman Jose E. Serrano’s imminent retirement, politicians are already gearing up to replace him. Photo: Michael Balog, Unsplash Puerto Rican Congressman José E. Serrano of New York State’s 15th Congressional District will retire from the U.S. House of Representatives in 2021, following…
The Trump administration has proposed fee increases for immigration and citizenship applications and petitions by up to 500%, and advocates are calling foul on the exorbitant fee increases. Photo: Elias Castillo, Unsplash Under a new proposal by the Trump administration, fees for citizenship applications would increase by more…
A “Stop the Stops” rally was held recently in an effort to address racial profiling concerns at LAPD by local communities of color. Photo courtesy of Push LA “Reimagine Protect and Serve.” A new California law that requires officers in the state to record the race and gender…
A protest in support of DACA at Columbus Circle in New York City on September 2017. On November 12, 2019, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments to consider the DACA program. Rhododendrites, DACA protest Columbus Circle (90257), CC BY-SA 4.0 It’s been a tumultuous time…
A Texas Latina landed a coveted spot in a NASA program for high schoolers. Photo: nasa.gov A Texas high school student has her gaze set on the stars, while NASA has their sights set on her. Junior Perla Bautista was chosen for a coveted spot at National Aeronautics…
Federal judge ordered the government on November 5 to provide counseling for separated immigrant families. Daniel Di Palma, Moveon.org/ commons/Wikimedia.org A California judge ordered the federal government to provide counseling for families that they’ve separated at the border, something that advocates and mental health professionals have asked for…
U.S. Marines, Sailors and coalition partners with Regional Command Southwest salue a U.S. flag raised during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in 2014 in Afghanistan. Photo: defenseimagery.mil/Wikimedia Commons. Jose Segovia Benitez spent six years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, including one deployment to Iraq, and earned multiple awards…
A close-up of a sign held at a rally opposing the operation of the Homestead Detention Center in Florida, which will soon be shutting down./Marc Nozell/Wikimedia Commons. Thousands of families separated. Several migrants neglected, harmed or killed while in U.S. custody. Immigrant advocates and lawyers working tirelessly to…
Clifton Blackwell, is charged with a hate crime following an acid attach on a Latino man’s face. Photo: Milwaukee County Jail A Milwaukee man, Clifton Blackwell, who allegedly threw battery acid on a Latino man’s face, has been charged with a felony hate crime. The victim of the…
Regina Romero hits the stage with her family on Tuesday, November 5, election night. Photo by Manuel Ruiz Photography, courtesy of Regina Romero’s campaign. Tuesday, November 5 is a day this Latina won’t soon forget. It’s a date that proved victorious for Democrat Regina Romero, who was elected…
