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September 7, 2011 Immigration, Scripps expansion top concerns raised to Palm Beach County state lawmakers JUPITER — Fears that Arizona-like immigration bills will be introduced when the Florida Legislature meets in January were voiced by local residents today to Palm Beach County's state legislators.
July 14, 2011 Limpieza ciudadana gracias al Comite de Defensa de Lake Worth y a la comunidad hispana LAKE WORTH - El pasado Domingo, varios miembros del comité de defensa del barrio de Lake Worth realizó su primera campaña de limpieza comunal en el centro de la ciudad.
March 18, 2011 Racial Profiling Takes Center Stage in Florida Immigration Fight Immigration reform is gearing up for a fight. On St. Patrick's Day, more than 300 people identifying themselves as immigrants made their first stand on the crowded steps of the Old Capitol.
March 17, 2011 Advocates rally against immigration bills TALLAHASSEE, FL (WFSU) - Two immigration bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, are working their way through the Florida Legislature. Tom Flanigan reports both of them drew fire from a large rally of immigrants and their supporters at the State Capitol today Thursday.
March 17, 2011 Immigration advocates protest on Old Capitol Chanting "Somos Florida!" ("We are Florida!"), about 150 people gathered on the steps of the Old Capitol in Tallahassee Thursday afternoon to protest proposed, Arizona-style immigration reforms.
March 1, 2011 Florida Legislators Push Immigration Bills MIAMI | Tallahassee lawmakers are pushing for a watered-down version of Arizona's tough illegal immigration laws, saying it's part of a broad effort by states to enact laws that will force Washington to create a uniform set of immigration reforms.
February 7, 2011 Immigration in the spotlight again in Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The hot-button issue of immigration is in the spotlight again at the state Capitol. Students from around Florida gathered in a Senate hearing on immigration today. The Senate has been holding hearings to hear testimony on immigration legislation for Florida.
February 7, 2011 Personal stories of struggle, discrimination mark immigration hearing Members of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee, at a public hearing on Arizona-style immigration enforcement legislation in Tallahassee Monday, heard pleas that they reject a hardline stance on immigrants and along the way they also heard lots of stories.
January 13, 2011 Arizona-style immigration bill 'not going away' MARTIN COUNTY - After a two-hour meeting that saw hundreds crowd the Peter and Julie Cummings Library in Palm City both in support and protest of Rep. William Snyder's Arizona-style immigration bill, the District 82 representative said he was proceeding with the proposed legislation.
January 7, 2011 Coalition says proposed immigration bill will promote racial profiling STUART —The Florida Immigrant Coalition, opposed to what they claim is a racial profiling bill being proposed by state Rep. Bill Snyder, R-Stuart, plan a press conference prior to the start of his forum tonight at the Palm City Library.
January 7, 2011 Immigration town hall meeting in Palm City draws heated debate from supporters, opponents PALM CITY — A debate here Friday night over the possibility of an Arizona style immigration enforcement law for Florida was angry and emotional at moments and other instances it delved into the details of a complex issue.
January 7, 2011 Passionate group turns out in Palm City to air opinions on Snyder immigration bill PALM CITY — After an emotional, but predominately polite Friday night forum about Rep. Bill Snyder's draft of a controversial illegal immigration enforcement bill, at least one suggestion is going to get some consideration before the final document is filed.
December 25, 2010 Activists beg U.S. to allow faster entry for Haitians MIAMI — South Florida Haitian community leader Marlene Bastien is hoping for a big Christmas present this season from President Obama.
December 13, 2010 Dream Act: Give a chance to those who want to contributeToday, thousands of children depend on a bill that is coming up before Congress soon.
December 8, 2010 Supporters of undocumented immigrants rally in Lake Worth for DREAM Act LAKE WORTH — Chanting "take advantage of their knowledge, let the people go to college," a dozen young men and women waved signs and American flags at cars traveling along Dixie Highway by Lake Worth City Hall this afternoon to support the Dream Act.
November 15, 2010 St. Mary's Housekeepers Claim Accents Cost Them Their Jobs Some workers at St. Mary's Medical Center claim they are out of a job because of their accents.
November 11, 2010 Lou Dobbs: New Show, Same Old Hypocrisy?
Given all the recent speculation about a possible Lou Dobbs candidacy in the 2012 election, the recent news that Dobbs will instead join the Fox Business Network may strike some people as quite anticlimactic.
July 31, 2010 Opponents of Arizona immigration law rally in West Palm Beach WEST PALM BEACH — Jose Cerrato was born in Honduras, but moved to the United States 20 years ago.
He now considers himself an American. "I pay my taxes," said Cerrato, a Lake Worth resident.
May 19, 2010 Arizona immigration law protested at Florida Marlins game
The growing national protests against the controversial new Arizona immigration control law came to Miami Gardens on Monday night.
May 14, 2010 Donated food controversy. Canned goods donated to the United States Post Office went to organizations that help illegal aliens.
May 14, 2010 VerSteeg: Hate or crime prevention? Lake Worth debates hot immigration issue. Lake Worth is full of racists, according to a presentation Monday night at the city's community relations board. Lake Worth also is full of people who are unfairly lumped in with racists.
May 14, 2010 Connecting the Dots: Does FAIR Play a Role in Lake Worth Politics? The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is under scrutiny in Lake Worth these days. As we reported yesterday, residents packed a small room at Monday night's CRB meeting to hear a presentation on local "hate groups," including FAIR.
May 13, 2010 Poll: Most Americans favor Arizona’s immigration law Arizona has come under attack from civil libertarians and advocates for immigrant rights. They object to the state’s new law that empowers law enforcement officers to stop suspected illegal immigrants and ask for documentation that they are in this country legally.
May 13,2010 Palm Beach County "Hate Groups" May Influence Local Policy Even a board specifically appointed to promote harmony and mediate opposing viewpoints has a rough time getting residents -- or themselves, for that matter -- to see eye-to-eye in Lake Worth. Harsh words were exchanged Monday night when the Lake Worth Community Relations Board heard from activists about local hate groups.
MAy 12, 2010 Food Drive Controversy JUPITER- There's a controversy surrounding a letter carriers' food drive that's held each year at this time.
May 11, 2010 Free food to be given out Saturday at Jupiter's El Sol center JUPITER — Food collected from the May 8 food drive by the U.S. Postal Service will be distributed free Saturday to all members of the public at the El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center.
May 9, 2010 Criminals, not just illegals: Palm Beach County correct to seek deportation Draconian attempts to identify illegal immigrants can encourage racial profiling and harassment of people who are in this country legally. That's the danger in Arizona's new law. But advocates for fair treatment of immigrants damage their own cause if they try to protect illegal immigrants who have committed violent crimes.
May 1, 2010 Arizona’s new law heightens concerns of immigrant abuses: South Florida Latinos fear racial profiling Call it "Arizona fever." It is a condition characterized by a fear that law enforcement officers will target you just because of the color of your skin and demand proof of citizenship, even if you have committed no offense.
May 1, 2010 More than 100 in Lake Worth protest Arizona's new immigration law LAKE WORTH — Holding candles and signs, more than 100 people gathered at City Hall Saturday night to bash Arizona's new immigration law.
April 27, 2010 Local Immigrant Advocates Oppose ICE Program FSU students in the group Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Rights believe the new ICE program will create racial profiling from law enforcement but sheriff's deputies say that's not the case and everyone who is charged with a crime and booked into the jail goes to the ICE database.
March 25, 2010 Miles de inmigrantes se congregan en Capitolio El estudiante colombiano Camilo Yepes recorrió las afueras del Capitolio y un McDonald’s de la capital estadounidense el domingo, vestido con la típica toga y birrete de un recién graduado. [For full text, visit local public library]
March 12, 2010 Residentes del Condado de Palm Beach viajarán a Washington D.C., a pedir reforma migratoria Más de 200 residentes del Condado de Palm Beach viajarán a Washington D.C. el próximo fin de semana para participar en la Marcha por América, un evento nacional para pedir a la Casa Blanca y al Congreso que se apruebe una reforma migratoria este año. [For full text, visit local public library]
January 29, 2010 Comienza aplicacion de haitianos para recibir residencia temporera LAKE WORTH — En medio de la tristeza y desesperación por el estado crítico en el que se encuentra su país tras el terremoto del 12 de enero, los haitianos del Sur de la Florida han encontrado un poco de tranquilidad al poder obtener un estatus legal y trabajar en los Estados Unidos de forma temporal. [For full text, visit local public library]
January 29, 2010 Estudiantes que comenzaron el 'Trail of Dreams' piden ayuda para concretar sueno Para Gaby, Felipe, Carlos y Juan, ni el frío, ni las ampollas en los pies, ni las críticas de sus opositores interrumpirán su caminata a Washington D.C. [For full text, visit local public library]
January 25, 2020 Cuestionan nexo entre ICE y FedEx durante redada de inmigracion Damaris Vásquez, una guatemalteca de 21 años, recuerda bien el día en que fue detenida por autoridades federales en el Condado de Palm Beach.
January 21, 2010 Guatemala protesta ante Estados Unidos por un incidente con un lote de pasaportes Guatemala, 21 ene (EFE).- El Gobierno de Guatemala envió una nota de protesta al Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, por un incidente con un lote de pasaportes guatemaltecos en el que se vio involucrado el Servicio de Inmigración y Aduanas y la empresa de mensajería FedEx, informó hoy una fuente oficial.
,January 5, 2010 Documentary to feature Jupiter's El Sol center, Guatemalan town JUPITER — While making a documentary film in Jacaltenango, Guatemala, producer Charles Thompson was surprised to see three young men walking down the street wearing T-shirts with "Jupiter, Florida" across the front.
December 18, 2009 Batidas sobre rieles Durante los últimos años era común ver a agentes de Inmigración a la caza de personas indocumentadas en los trenes, autobuses y en los paraderos de estos servicios de transporte en las zonas fronterizas de Estados Unidos con México.
October 30, 2009 Enseñando el español de la vida real LAKE WORTH — En el currículo académico de la clase Spanish 1121 que enseña Patricia Betancourt en Palm Beach Community College esta profesora auxiliar de español intercala el aprendizaje del idioma con el trabajo social. [For full text, visit local public library]
October 27, 2009 Summit highlights issues affecting Hispanics in West Palm Beach It was conceived as an event for 15, yet 50 local leaders from the Hispanic community crammed the Flagler Gallery at City Hall on Tuesday, eager to engage with the city.
September 25, 2009 El Sol celebra una fiesta latina con helado y obra teatral El Sol Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center celebrará una fiesta latina este sábado con helado, una obra teatral bilingüe y música. [For full text, visit local public library]
September 25, 2009 Alumnos de PBCC en Lake Worth piden apoyo para el DREAM Act Manuel Guerra soñaba con hacerse sacerdote, pero no pudo por ser indocumentado. [For full text, visit local public library]
September 23, 2009 Undocumented students hold rally at PBCC to support Dream Act Frank is the kind of student most colleges would love to enroll.
September 18, 2009 Estudiantes de Palm Beach Community College concientizarán sobre ley DREAM En otro intento por concientizar a la comunidad y a los legisladores federales sobre el proyecto de ley DREAM, un grupo de estudiantes de Palm Beach Community College se reunirán en el MLK Plaza de la universidad el miércoles para el DREAM Act Day of Action. [For full text, visit local public library]
September 18, 2009 Grupo pro derechos para imigrantes protesta uso del perfil racial en Condado de Palm Beach Varios jóvenes latinos afiliados a un grupo pro derechos para inmigrantes en el Condado de Palm Beach se amarraron cintas anaranjadas en el brazo izquierdo el lunes durante un foro sobre el uso del perfil racial por autoridades en el área. [For full text, visit local public library]
September 11, 2009 Guatemalteco demanda al Sheriff del Condado de Palm Beach Marcotulio Méndez lleva cuatro meses en la cárcel del Condado de Palm Beach por cargos de conducir sin licencia y huir de la policía. [For full text, visit local public library]
September 8, 2009 Lawsuit accuses Sheriff Bradshaw of illegally holding immigrants on minor charges Marcotulio Mendez has spent four months in the Palm Beach County jail on charges of driving without a license and fleeing from police.
August 28, 2009 Ofrecen clase de decoración de pasteles a personas de bajos recursos en Lake Worth Fabiola Zamora es la madre soltera de una adolescente de 15 años, y trabaja en una empacadora de vegetales en Lake Worth para mantener a su familia. [For full text, visit local public library]
June 22, 2009 The value of immigrant resource centers (Original Column) Columnist Dan Moffett says that three years ago, when the Jupiter Town Council took the courageous step of approving a day labor center, council members were hoping to do little more than clear groups of immigrant workers off the streets. It would have been hard to find anyone then who could have predicted what the El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center would become.
May 8, 2009 Envían cartas a Michelle Obama para explicar el impacto de las deportaciones Entre los regalos que probablemente recibirá la primera dama Michelle Obama en su primer Día de las Madres en la Casa Blanca el domingo, hay uno enviado directamente desde el Condado de Palm Beach con un mensaje especial. [For full text, visit local public library]
April 24, 2009 Cambiando la Perspectiva del Inmigrante La determinación y el esfuerzo han sido los mejores aliados de Jacinto Lopez. [For full text, visit local public library]
April 6, 2009 Activistas Protestan Contra Deportaciones Sosteniendo velas, unas dos docenas de personas se reunieron en Currie Park el domingo en la noche para protestar en contra de la deportación de ocho hombres a Guatemala. [For full text, visit local public library]
April 5, 2009 West Palm Beach Candlelight Vigil Confronts Arrests of Eight Men Holding candles, about two dozen people gathered at Currie Park on Sunday night to protest the deportation of eight men to Guatemala.
March 27, 2009 Residentes Locales se Reunirán con Rep. Gutiérrez Está la historia del mexicano Aimer Guillén, deportado a su natal Chiapas, México, en julio del 2008 tras ser detenido mientras lavaba su ropa en un Laudromat en West Palm Beach. [For full text, visit local public library]
December 7, 2008 This time, Lake Worth works A strange cultural dance between snowbirds and day laborers goes on in downtown Lake Worth most weekday mornings.
