By Jennifer Fernicola A man of Mexican national origin is suing his former employer for discrimination, which he says included being called a “stupid Mexican” and being threatened with physical violence. Robert Aleman, comments to Miramontes such as “stupid Mexican” and “Mexicans don’t know what the f-ck they’re doing around here.” – Aleman said “I’ve [...]

New Mexico hotel owner Larry Whitten is currently facing national criticism for demanding that his Hispanic employees change their names and stop speaking Spanish in his presence. Today on CNN, HLN host Jane Velez-Mitchell sharply went after Whitten, introducing herself as “Jane Velez-Mitchell. I hope you don’t mind if I keep using the word ‘Velez’ [...]

CNN Special on Latinos Stokes Debate Over Dobbs New York Times – Brian Stelter – ‎5 hours ago‎ Instead of being simply a draw for Hispanic viewers, CNN’s four-hour documentary, “Latino in America,” turned into a political rallying cry

CNN is airing a four-hour special on Latinos in America this week that ignores its own commentator Lou Dobbs, whose persistent advocacy against illegal immigration has angered many Hispanics. The “Latino in America” documentary airs in two parts Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT, repeated at midnight. “Lou Dobbs is the gigantic anti-immigration elephant [...]

from: http://www.dallasnews.com A judge whose Mexican immigrant mother earned only a third grade education and worked as a cleaning woman was named to the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday, becoming the first Latina to serve on the state’s highest court. Justice Eva Guzman of the 14th Texas Court of Appeals will succeed Scott Brister, Gov. [...]

Feds strip Ariz. sheriff of immigration powers An Arizona sheriff known for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration has been stripped of some of his special power to enforce federal immigration law, and he claims the Obama administration is taking away his authority for political reasons. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose office faces racial [...]

the Racist Burbank police At least three of the officers — Karagiosian, Rodriguez and Taylor — are among seven current or former officers who have filed suit against the city and Police Department alleging violations of civil rights. The latest was filed last month by Taylor, who alleged that his demotion to captain from deputy [...]