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Russell Pearce: ‘You Are Not a Citizen of the United States’

by Thoai Lu on March 23 2011, 1:34PM

The self-proclaimed ‘John Wayne of the Legislature’ takes to tentherism to usurp the federal government’s power.

Arizona May Finally Be Ready to “Take a Time Out” on Immigrant Bashing

by Julianne Hing on March 18 2011, 1:36PM

Senate rejects Russell Pearce’s birthright citizenship ban, as CEOs tell legislature to move on from immigration enforcement.

Topics: 14th Amendment, Immigration

Drop the I-Word: I Am…a Mother

by Mónica Novoa on February 22 2011, 9:46AM

Rosario Lopez worries about her kids’ vulnerability today, but knows they will power tomorrow’s movement for justice.

Topics: Drop the I-Word

Drop the I-Word: Debunking the Racist “Anchor Baby” Myth

by Mónica Novoa on February 15 2011, 3:40PM

The facts show it’s a lie, and like all dehumanizing speech about immigrants it’s a deliberate a distraction.

Topics: Drop the I-Word

Birthright Citizenship Fight—From Ariz. to the Supreme Court?

by Julianne Hing on January 27 2011, 4:37PM

Rep. John Kavanagh says plainly, “We won’t give citizenship like a door prize.”

Topics: 14th Amendment, Immigration

Protesters Don’t Let 14th Amendment Rollback Happen Quietly

by Julianne Hing on January 6 2011, 3:46PM

One of what’s sure to be the biggest immigration battles of the year is heating up.

Topics: 14th Amendment

Hostile State Battles Now Define Immigration Debate

by Seth Freed Wessler on January 6 2011, 11:11AM

Never mind Capitol Hill. The future of immigration in America may well be decided at the state and local level.

Topics: 14th Amendment, Immigration

Lawmakers in 14 States Coordinate Birthright Citizenship Attack

by Julianne Hing on January 5 2011, 5:11PM

The right’s promised battle over the 14th Amendment has officially begun.

Topics: 14th Amendment, Immigration

Efforts to Revoke Birthright Citizenship Move to State Level

by Julianne Hing on October 20 2010, 11:50AM

The right’s angling to force a Supreme Court case rewriting the 14th Amendment.

Topics: Immigration

The Other Side of the Anchor: Where Else Do American-born Kids Belong?

by Michelle Chen on August 26 2010, 9:20AM

We accept the term “naturalization” for new citizens. What could be more natural than being accepted in the only home you’ve ever known?

Topics: Immigration, On Gender

The Right’s Long, Racist History of Calling Moms Criminals

by Michelle Chen on August 19 2010, 9:52AM

The GOP’s birthright citizenship drama isn’t the first in which women of color have been cast as criminal breeders.

Topics: Immigration, On Gender

Here’s How Arizona May Target Children of Immigrants

by Daisy Hernandez on June 15 2010, 8:05PM

Arizona state Sen. Russell Pearce confirmed his next legislative target: kids. And he’s busy charting his way around the 14th amendment.

Topics: 14th Amendment, Arizona's SB 1070, Immigration

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