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Immigrant rights leaders demand accountability, not “whitewash”

August 4, 2011 By John Rummel

Even though officers in tinted-glass SUVs surrounded the Hope of Detroit Academy elementary school, playground and adjacent church, ICE's investigation found no wrongdoing.

Unsung hero of farmworker movement Richard Chavez dies

July 29, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The civil rights, labor and farm worker community is mourning the loss of Richard E. Chavez, long-time farm worker and civil rights advocate.

Obama calls for unity, immigration reform at La Raza meet

July 27, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

President Barack Obama was welcomed by thousands attending the National Council of La Raza's annual conference, where he delivered a major speech.

Film traces historic period of immigrant rights struggle

July 8, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The film begins with immigrant rights activist Elvira Arellano recalling the day immigration officials raided her home in 2002.

Navy to name ship honoring Cesar Chavez

May 18, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The U.S. Navy is expected to name a new military cargo ship after labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez this week in San Diego, California. But the news has sparked controversy from both those...