Discrimination forced Mexican man to quit at “Great Kitchens”
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 never cowered down from a Mexican and I never will and if any of you guys want to prove it let’s go.”
- - Aleman approached Miramontes and two other Mexican mechanics and “poked one in the buttocks simulating anal rape.”
- - Aleman instigated racially motivated violence against Mexican employees and then bragged about it.
- - Aleman threatened to “‘kick’ Plaintiff’s ‘ass’” and followed Miramontes around after his shift ended and made threats of physical violence.
- Aleman “violently grabbed Plaintiff, pulled Plaintiff toward Aleman and kissed Plaintiff on the lips.”
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Hotel Owner Demanding that his Hispanic employees change their names
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’ in my name.” She then went after him for asking his “Spanish” employees to anglicize their names: link
CNN Special on Latinos Stokes Debate Over Dobbs
CNN Special on Latinos Stokes Debate Over Dobbs
Instead of being simply a draw for Hispanic viewers, CNN’s four-hour documentary, “Latino in America,” turned into a political rallying cry
Lou Dobbs is the gigantic Anti Latino immigration elephant in the room at CNN
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 in the room at CNN,” said Roberto Lovato, who is helping to organize the petition drive. “Rather than address him, they decided to just avoid the issue.” - google
Justice Eva Guzman: First Latina on Texas Supreme Court
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. Rick Perry said during an event at Austin High School, a predominantly Latino school from which Guzman graduated.
“This is a special day and this is a special place,” Guzman said while surrounded by family and friends. “We chose this location because this is where my journey began. It is a strong reminder of the power of big dreams, hard work and good choices.”
Perry, who praised Guzman as a principled conservative with an “unmatched work ethic,” said her name kept coming up after he asked his staff to “find the best, most principled Texas jurist out there and get him or her on the bench.”
Guzman’s story of rising from immigrant roots to judicial success exemplifies “a dream I’m proud to say is still possible in the state,” Perry said.
The governor is tough re-election Republican primary against U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and both are working to woo Hispanics, who account for a third of Texas’ population and a quarter of the state’s electorate.
Guzman’s story of rising from immigrant roots to judicial success exemplifies “a dream I’m proud to say is still possible in the state,” Perry said.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose office faces racial profiling allegations over crime and immigration sweeps in some heavily Latino areas of metro Phoenix
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 profiling allegations over crime and immigration sweeps in some heavily Latino areas of metro Phoenix, said officials from Washington won’t let him renew a deal that let his deputies make federal immigration arrests.
FBI Authorities requested records related to the following : Omar Rodriguez, Jose Cruz Duran, Neil Thomas Gunn Sr., Christian Dereck Canales, Jon Murphy Jr., Mike George Reyes, Steve Sarkis Karagiosian, Armen Dermenjian, William Hampton “Bill” Taylor, Nick Wayne Nichols, Tommy Perez and Edgar Manuel Penaranda.
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 chief was due to supporting officers who had filed complaints against the department.
Karagiosian and Rodriguez were part of a lawsuit filed in April against the Police Department and top managers by five officers who alleged a pattern of racial discrimination and retaliation, as well as unlawful demotions or firings.
Among the most explosive claims were that department officials tolerated an environment in which officers commonly used slurs about race, ethnicity and sexual preference directed at them, their colleagues, suspects and the public.
Mayor Gary Bric said he was confident that the investigation into the department, which also includes an independent probe by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, would be thorough and complete. He said there would be no limits on investigators.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-burbank-police2-2009oct02,0,2354835.story