Is ICE Denying Health Care to Immigrant Detainees

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Kyle from Immigration Orange just informed me that on Tuesday August 7th, 2007, Edimar Alves Araujo, a 34 year-old immigrant a Brazilian national, died in federal custody because he was denied access to his medication for his epilepsy. His sister, Irene Araujo, told the Boston Herald his death could have been avoided if Immigration and [...]

This is Truly Messed Up: Former Councilwoman Faces Deportation

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Zoila Meyer who came here when she was 1 just found out she is only a “legal resident” but not a citizen. When her parents brought her with them from Cuba they always told her she was a U.S. citizen. Some would say she has been living the American dream; marrying her high school sweetheart, [...]

For the Record

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Dear spammers
I am writing to tell you how much I welcome your efforts in attacking this site over the last several days. You continue to impress me with your dedication and resolve in the face of widespread irritation and organized opposition. A good job well done.
However, there remains a problem.
As much as I enjoy spending [...]

A Blog Birthday

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A year ago, I posted my first entry on blogstop. When I started this I looked at this as an experiment, I never though I would be able to maintain a blog. So I told myself, I would just take it one day at a time, and if I’d show up to write something, [...]

The Real Legacy of César Chávez

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I am compelled to write this post because I can no longer stay silent on one of the greatest injustices being done towards César Estrada Chávez – the greatest leader for la causa of his generation, next to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. I cannot let this travesty continue.
César Chávez made the [...]

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