CHIRLA was formed in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles; promote harmonious multi-ethnic and multi-racial human relations; and through coalition-building, advocacy, community education and organizing, empower immigrants and their allies to build a more just society.

Univision: March in Washington Will Have Impact on Immigration Reform

Marcha impactará el futuro de la reforma
Organizan movilizaciones en California

Desde el 19 comenzarán a viajar buses con destino a Washington DC para estar en la Marcha Nacional por la reforma migratoria.

*Jorge Cancino * Univision.com *13 marzo 2010

Hoy: Millions Qualify But Do Not Naturalize

Millones califican, pero no buscan la ciudadanía
Observadores citan varios factores: falta de dinero, desidia, temor, el idioma y antecedentes delictivos

*Paula Díaz * Los Ángeles HOY

Mayra Escalante tiene 20 años con su tarjeta de residente permanente, habla inglés y no ha solicitado la ciudadanía a pesar de cumplir con todos los requisitos para obtenerla.

La Opinion: Unemployment Goes On and On

La desocupación se prolonga
Hallar un trabajo tras ser despedido le lleva al afectado ahora más tiempo

* Róger Lindo * 2010-03-12 * La Opinión

Si existiera una pirámide del desempleo, Rosalba Hernández (nombre ficticio) de seguro se encontraría en el escalón más bajo.

Después de casi dos años sin trabajo, el subsidio estatal (UI) se agotó para ella y no encontró colocación. Últimamente recurrió a la asistencia pública y los cupones de alimentos, pero incluso estos últimos los perdió.

CHIRLA GALA: "Delivering the Promise: Immigration Reform in 2010"

Get Ready for Another Unforgettable CHIRLA GALA.

Join us on April, 8, 2010 to celebrate CHIRLA’s Spring Gala. As customary CHIRLA’s Annual Gala brings together hundreds of community leaders, politicians, advocates, organizations and individuals to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and their allies.

Univision: A Day Before White House Meeting

A day before immigration reform advocates met with President Obama, expectations were clear. Univision's Lourdes Meluzza reports.

Let's Go to Washington, DC: March 21 Will be Historic!!

Find information about the March for America: Leadership Takes Courage march on the Mall in Washington, DC.

DC,CHIRLA,immigrants

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Video: March 21 in Washington. Are You Coming?

Join thousands on March 21 on the National Mall. The March For America is for strength, family, dignity, voice.


Univision Video: ICE is not Conducting Raids at Walmart Stores

Rumors about an alleged agreement between Walmart stores and ICE spread like wild fire in the immigrant community this week. The use of technology, such as text messages and emails, made the rumor worst. As of today, no proof has materialized and both ICE and Walmart have denied cooperation.

EFE News: White House Asked to Take Concrete Steps To Move Immigration Reform

Activistas piden en la Casa Blanca unos pasos concretos para avanzar con la reforma

Washington, 11 mar (EFE).- Líderes de organizaciones de base de la comunidad latina se reunieron hoy con el presidente Barack Obama para pedirle que acompañe su retórica a favor de la reforma migratoria con pasos concretos para lograr su aprobación este año.

Al salir de una reunión en la Casa Blanca, los activistas elogiaron el compromiso de Obama con la reforma migratoria integral pero advirtieron de las consecuencias electorales si el Congreso no actúa este año.

The Orange County Register: Health Reform Could Kill Immigration

GOP senator: Health reform could kill immigration
By DENA BUNIS
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

WASHINGTON - It was immigration reform day at the White House Friday as President Barack Obama met separately with advocates and two senators determined to pass a comprehensive bill.

But Sen. Lindsey Graham, the lone Republican senator who supports such a measure, said after his meeting with Obama that if Democrats push through health care reform using a procedural maneuver called reconciliation then he believes the immigration issue is dead for this year.

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