“In high school, a friend’s mother told me that “the government should ship back all illegal immigrants.” Ship back — as if we were damaged furniture.”
—

Coming Out: A Confession from a Harvard Student

Both were successful individuals, but thanks to the instability of the Fujimori regime, my parents lost everything. Both of them held university degrees, but as is the case with many professional immigrants, Mom and Dad saw themselves relegated to unfulfilling work once settled in America.

This reminds me of one of the waiters at the Salvadoran restaurant in Berkeley, California; he was a university professor back home but over here he’s a waiter.

Aug. 14 2012
#immigration #harvard #deferred action #dream act #latino
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There are a lot of Jesus’ in Mexico.

There are a lot of Jesus’ in Mexico.

Aug. 14 2012
Via susanadcockphoto
#immigration #immigrants #jesus #morality #xenophobia #tshirtwisdom
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juansaaa: I don’t even know what to make of this Card at Hallmark. #USA #Immigration #Cotizenship #DreamAct (Taken with Instagram) It’s certainly a very interesting card to sell.

juansaaa:

I don’t even know what to make of this Card at Hallmark. #USA #Immigration #Cotizenship #DreamAct (Taken with Instagram)

It’s certainly a very interesting card to sell.

(via juansaaa-deactivated20120930)

Aug. 13 2012
#immigration #dreamact #usa #cotizenship
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“In Hispanic areas of Phoenix, you can see decals on cars that read FUCK ARPAIO (which is also the title of a popular Chicano anti-Arpaio rap song).”
— I want this decal. [Rolling Stone]
Aug. 4 2012
Via Rolling Stone
#joe arpaio #arizona #phoenix #immigration
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“Flanked by Arpaio’s two large body men, we pass through a series of jail yards, first for the women (where one of Arpaio’s deputies warns me, “Remember that you’re a married man – heh heh”), then for the male prisoners, who idle torpidly in the shade. Inside Arpaio’s jails, according to the federal lawsuit, guards refer to Latino inmates as “wetbacks,” “Mexican bitches,” “stupid Mexicans” and “fucking Mexicans.” Female prisoners, the suit claims, were forced to sleep in their own menstrual blood; officers refused to respond to the inmates’ pleas because they were made in Spanish. Meanwhile, Arpaio’s jailers allegedly circulated e-mail images of a Chihuahua in a bathing suit, calling it “a rare photo of a Mexican Navy Seal.”
— Reminder: U.S. American politicians seek endorsements from Joe. [Rolling Stone]
Aug. 4 2012
Via Rolling Stone
#joe arpaio #arizona #tent city #immigration
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lahoops: Outside of Broward Transitional Center (aka Dentention Center) where currently 600+ immigrant detainees remain on hunger strike until all low priority cases are dropped and released as well. Sign the petition: http://action.dreamactivist.org/btc

lahoops:

Outside of Broward Transitional Center (aka Dentention Center) where currently 600+ immigrant detainees remain on hunger strike until all low priority cases are dropped and released as well.

Sign the petition: http://action.dreamactivist.org/btc

Aug. 4 2012
Via lahoops
#immigration #immigrant #Florida #deport #deportation #obama #undocumented #dreamers
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pag-asaharibon: My Taxes Are Documented. I Am Not. Undocumented American workers paid $11.2 billion in taxes in 2010 — putting money INTO systems like health care, Social Security, and education, not taking it out. Attacks on American immigrants have claimed the opposite. Ironically, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection annual budget is $3.5 billion — an amount covered by undocumented Americans three times over. Share this with someone who doesn’t see the value that new Americans bring to our communities every day through their work and through their paychecks. ORIGINAL: This original Upworthy graphic by JD Reeves is based on data reported by Time magazine.

pag-asaharibon:

My Taxes Are Documented. I Am Not.

Undocumented American workers paid $11.2 billion in taxes in 2010 — putting money INTO systems like health care, Social Security, and education, not taking it out. Attacks on American immigrants have claimed the opposite. Ironically, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection annual budget is $3.5 billion — an amount covered by undocumented Americans three times over. Share this with someone who doesn’t see the value that new Americans bring to our communities every day through their work and through their paychecks.

ORIGINAL: This original Upworthy graphic by JD Reeves is based on data reported by Time magazine.

Aug. 3 2012
Via upworthy.com
#immigration #taxes
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Why don’t Mexicans just come to this country legally? Gustavo Arellano provides his thoughts. By the way, here’s a cute chart that tells you what “get in line” looks like in steps and in terms of years. You’ll notice that a lot of this is dependent on the nation your home nation. Now think about the historical relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, now think about how easy this nation might make it for Mexican citizens seeking to become citizens in the states.  This post is brought to you by the magic of Google, please use it.

Why don’t Mexicans just come to this country legally?

Gustavo Arellano provides his thoughts.

By the way, here’s a cute chart that tells you what “get in line” looks like in steps and in terms of years. You’ll notice that a lot of this is dependent on the nation your home nation. Now think about the historical relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, now think about how easy this nation might make it for Mexican citizens seeking to become citizens in the states. 

This post is brought to you by the magic of Google, please use it.

Jul. 27 2012
Via dallasobserver.com
#immigration
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