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In the News- Can we live without affirmative action? Supreme Court decision may change black life in America June 17, 2013
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- Key affirmative action case ready for resolution June 17, 2013
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- Supreme Court Upholds Primacy of Federal ‘Motor Voter Law’ in Arizona Voter Registration Ruling June 17, 2013
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Civil Rights New: Full Senate Gearing Up for Immigration Bill; Equal Pay Acts Turns 50; Immigrant Workers Find Poverty Amid Wealth in California
Compiled by Claire Ross a Summer 2013 intern at The Leadership Conference Education Fund “Senate Digs In for Long Battle on Overhaul of Immigration” Michael d. Shear and Ashley Parker The New York Times – June 9, 2013 The Senate … Continue reading
Five Things to Know About Women and Immigration Reform
Taahira Thompson, Summer 2013 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern The impact of immigration reform in the United States will be felt by millions of new Americans who courageously risked their welfare to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: Ending Hunger No Longer a Shared Goal in Washington; Suburban Poverty Rising; Migrant Deaths at Border Increasing
Compiled by Monica We, a Spring 2013 at The Leadership Conference Education Fund. There Was a Time When Ending Hunger Was a National Goal for Republicans and Democrats Dorothy Samuels The New York Times – Opinion The House Agricultural Committee … Continue reading
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Tagged food stamps, human rights, hunger, immigration reform, poverty
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Sierra Club Supports Immigration Reform that Includes a Chance for U.S. Citizenship
In a blog post today, “A Path to the Future,” Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune and President Alice Chin explain the environmental group’s decision to come out in support of legislation that would provide a means for millions of … Continue reading
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Tagged citizenship, environmental justice, immigration reform
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As Senate Considers Legislation, Immigrant Advocates Continue the Drumbeat for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Tens of thousands of people gathered on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, April 10, urging Congress to introduce comprehensive immigration reform that includes a clear pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: Immigration Reform Makes Progress; Immigrants Held in Solitary Confinement; Stop-and-Frisk Policy Disrupts Public Housing
Compiled by Emily Van Dusen, a Spring 2013 intern at The Leadership Conference Education Fund A Shockingly Sensible Plan The Los Angeles Times Editorial Progress towards comprehensive immigration reform legislation continues following a recent agreement concerning visas for nonagricultural workers … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: Alternatives to Detaining Immigrants; SCOTUS Hears DOMA, Same-Sex Marriage Arguments
Compiled by Emily Van Dusen, a Spring 2013 intern at The Leadership Conference Education Fund Why detain nonviolent immigrants? The Los Angeles Times – Editorial Many immigrants currently being held by the Department of Homeland Security have either no criminal … Continue reading
