Jose Miguel Leyva

Immigration reform can’t come soon enough »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, April 11, 2013

We can’t allow ourselves to get stalled by evasive politicians, because right now is looking like the best bet for pushing real change past the partisan posturing.read more

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Latinos deserve real consideration this Hispanic Heritage Month »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, September 21, 2012

This year marks the 25th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, but we’re still being taken for granted by politicians of both parties.read more

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Justice Department is right to go after Sheriff Arpaio »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, May 21, 2012

The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against “America’s toughest sheriff” alleges that he and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department “intentionally and systematically discriminate against Latinos.”read more

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Sheriff Arpaio should lose his throne »

By José Miguel leyva, December 26, 2011

He is blaming his glaring failures as sheriff on a supposed witch-hunt by the Obama administration. But the only witch-hunt Arpaio has been involved in is the one he has spearheaded against Latinos.read more

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The American DREAM should become real for immigrant youth »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, August 15, 2011

Several states are taking an encouraging step on the immigration issue. They are making it easier for students who weren’t born here but raised here to go to state colleges or universities.read more

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Latinos lose out in attacks on unions »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, March 11, 2011

The only way to fight the anti-union onslaught is with continued demonstrations across racial and occupational barriers. Members of the Latino community must show solidarity with their fellow workers. For this is an attack on all of us.read more

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Immigrant children deserve a chance »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, September 23, 2010

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been right to press for the passing of the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act. And he should keep at it.read more

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