The probe focuses on potential abuse of power against Maricopa County officials who disagree with him. Arpaio is known for his controversial immigration policies. Reporting from Denver – A federal grand jury is investigating Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff known for his aggressive stance on illegal immigration, for possible abuses of power in launching investigations [...]

The Latina Population Boom! Nearly one-in-four Latinas born in the United States to immigrant parents has a child before age 20. Only immigrant Latinas have a higher teen pregnancy. WP

In a major development, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Wednesday that its civil rights division has opened a formal investigation into the East Haven police department. – nbcconnecticut.com Following an official racial-profiling complaint by a New Haven church, the U.S. Department of Justice has decided that police practices in “East Haven” deserve a [...]

The Racist Xenophobe at Cnn is no More. New York Times‘ Media Decoder blog is reporting that CNN anchor Lou Dobbs — long time anti-immigration proponent and “birther” conspiracy advocate — is leaving CNN.

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’ [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Hate-based, anti-immigrant propaganda has poisoned not only the health care debate but is also distorting the public discussion about immigration reform, charged a group of civil rights, immigration reform advocacy and media watchdog organizations this week. Statements by these groups were prompted by the planned Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) conference scheduled for this [...]

have the pepole in charge of prisons not learned anything? why would you put gang members and non gang members in the same prisons , this was inevitable. its not secret that Latino gangs across south California are starting to push black gang members out. it’s not a pretty sight , mainly because innocent pepole [...]