‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Framework Introduced; Conservatives Talk; Latin Pop Stars join the cause

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Posted 04/30/10 at 01:06pm

Democrats introduce “Framework”. Today, the Spanish-Language press highlights the new framework for legislation for comprehensive immigration by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and the reaction of President Barack Obama to the proposal. Sample headlines include.

EFE: Democratic Senators Urge Republicans to Unite for Immigration Reform

La Opinión: Immigration Plan Gains Strength

Milenio: Democrats Solicit Republicans to Support Immigration Proposal

Univisión.com: Immigration Plan is Introduced; Obama: “We cannot wait any Longer”.

Taking SB 1070 to the courts! The Spanish-Language press report on the first legal challenge to the new law S.B 1070 and other actions that are anticipated in order to prevent the law from ever taking effect. EFE, La Opinión, and El Diario La Prensa (New York) have more on the story.

Conservatives speak out against inaction. The rejection to the law of Arizona and the details of the boycott against that state are reflected in many articles. For example, La Opinion, reports on the boycott and El Nuevo Herald, highlights comments from former Florida Governor Jeb Bush against the controversial law.

Latin Pop Stars join the cause! EFE and Europa Press report on the presence of pop singer Shakira in Phoenix speaking out against the state law of Arizona SB 1070; EFE and La Voz de Arizona also highlight the declarations made by the singer Ricky Martin against the state law that would criminalize the undocumented.