Given the Supreme Court’s decision to defeated President Obama’s executive order that attempted to give temporary relief from deportations to undocumented immigrants, naturalization will become more important than ever to many people who wish to solidify their status and residency in the country. Being an American citizen means that you have the freedom to express yourself and the freedom to worship as you wish.… [Read more]
New Jersey Pushing for Undocumented Residents to Get Driver’s Licenses
A bill introduced recently into the New Jersey legislature by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) would allow undocumented residents in the state to obtain a valid driving privilege card similar in form and function to a regular state driver’s license.
Driving Privileges for the UndocumentedThe controversial bill, sponsored by three other lawmakers from the New Jersey Assembly and Senate, is targeted specifically at those who cannot show proof of lawful residence in the U.S.… [Read more]
In the Shadow of the American Dream, Part 1
The plight of undocumented workers is an issue that ebbs and flows with the political tide. During election years, the issue comes to the forefront as many politicians vie for a platform that resonates with their base. As the Latino population continues to grow, some politicians paint the burgeoning Latino population as having a negative impact on the lives of the rest of Americans.… [Read more]
Keep Crawling, Rick
Ah, yes…poor Rick Perry! What a week this has been for the GOP presidential candidate. What’s the good news for this one-time front runner? Rick is getting more and more fit with all of that back-peddling he’s been doing lately. The bad news? Apparently, he keeps saying things that could make the TeaPublicans think he has a heart. … [Read more]