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Immigration enforcement program to be shut down

February 21, 2012

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is starting to shut down a program that deputized local police officers to act as immigration agents.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have trained local officers around the country to act as their agencies’ immigration officers. Working either in jails or in the field, the officers can check the immigration status of suspects and place immigration holds on them.

Arizona Accord aims to guide immigration dialogue

January 25, 2012

On Tuesday, leaders ceremonially signed the (Arizona) accord and encouraged Arizonans to go to www.azaccord.com and sign it, as well.

… supporters of the accord so far include the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Arizona Interfaith Network, Tolleson, the Mesa Human Relations Advisory Board, the Phoenix Human Relations Commission, Chicanos Por La Causa, East Valley Patriots, Sundt Construction and McCarthy Construction.

APNewsBreak: US northern border checks scaled back

November 5, 2011

SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol has quietly stopped its controversial practice of routinely searching buses, trains and airports for illegal immigrants at transportation hubs along the northern border and in the nation’s interior, preventing agents from using what had long been an effective tool for tracking down people here illegally, The Associated Press has learned.

Current and former Border Patrol agents said field offices around the country began receiving the order last month – soon after the Obama administration announced that to ease an overburdened immigration system, it would allow many illegal immigrants to remain in the country while it focuses on deporting those who have committed crimes.

Thirty Volunteers Receive GOTV Training from Promise Arizona

May 23, 2011

Thirty volunteers received training Saturday, Aug. in a daylong session coordinated and presented by Promise Arizona. The volunteers will be working on getting out the vote for the upcoming City of Phoenix Mayoral election. Continue reading →

Arizona Republic: Obama again tackles immigration reform

April 20, 2011

Obama is making a new attempt to fulfill his campaign pledge to enact a broad immigration overhaul early in his term. His failure there has angered some Hispanics and immigrants’ advocates, voters who helped elect him in 2008 and whom he’ll need at the polls again next year. Continue reading →

SB 1611: Attack on Children and Businesses

February 22, 2011

“Apparently Pearce isn’t satisfied with the damage he’s done to the state and wants to completely drive us off a cliff. Already, Pearce and a handful of other elected officials have created a climate of hostility and division in the state with their anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions, and have tarnished the state’s reputation everywhere giving the false impression that Arizonans are intolerant and racist. Now, Pearce is working to solidify that image with a law that makes SB 1070 seem tame. Continue reading →

Promise Arizona Calls Urgent Meeting at State Capitol with Legislators

February 14, 2011

Phoenix – Sen. Ron Gould’s plan to seek a vote on Tuesday for SB1308 and SB1309, the two bills that would deny citizenship to children of undocumented parents in Arizona, has sparked concern among residents who feel their legislators are disconnected from the issues affecting everyday Arizonans. Continue reading →

Promise Arizona Thanks Legislators and Demands Focus on Real Issues

February 8, 2011

Promise Arizona thanks Arizona legislators who stood ready to vote in opposition to bills SB1309 and SB1308. The two measures would have denied citizenship to children born in the U.S., and set in motion a Supreme Court challenge. The following is a statement from Petra Falcon, executive director of Promise Arizona: Continue reading →

Promise Arizona Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Commemoration Events

January 14, 2011

The events will honor the sacrifices of men and women from generations before us who stood for equality, justice, freedom, peace and harmony for all. Continue reading →

Statement from Pastor Warren H. Stewart on Tragedy in Arizona

January 8, 2011

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Congresswoman Giffords, her staff and the other innocent victims of today’s terrible tragedy. The Congresswoman and her staff are remarkable, well-loved, public servants who are dedicated to the needs and aspirations of their constituents. Continue reading →

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