Uruguay’s new left-wing government has introduced a host of new laws, regarding marijuana, abortion and same-sex marriage. They’re hot topics of discussion and, surprisingly, often the reactions people have defy political labels.
Valeria Fernandez, a reporter for Feet in Two Worlds and Maria Elena Salinas, an anchor at Univision, join us to talk about what they and the hispanic population hope the President will say in his speech.
Arizona’s new immigration law sparks lawsuits, protests, and a roadmap for reform
Democrats unveiled a framework for immigration reform yesterday, as cities across the country brace for big May Day protests. These advocacy groups hope to pressure Washington to speed up changes to current laws.
Arizona’s ‘Safe Neighborhoods’ bill signed into law
A newly signed bill in Arizona requires immigrants to carry identification at all times and allows police to detain anyone suspected of immigration violations. Supports hope it will reduce crime while critics say it invites racial profiling.
More than 800 law enforcement officials carried out the largest operation against human smuggling in ICE history. The targets were shuttle bus operations that allegedly carry illegal immigrants around the region and across the border.
