‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: What does the 1070 Ruling Change?

America's Voice Blog

Posted 07/30/10 at 02:32pm

The Spanish-language press continues to analyze Judge Susan Bolton’s partial injunction against SB 1070 and Arizona’s quick appeal of the decision, considering the political effects and wondering how this will impact the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform --which continued demonstrations in Phoenix and other cities throughout the country demonstrate is still sorely needed.

Political fallout. Analyzing the political fallout from the decision, the AP writes that the injunction could be interpreted as a victory for the federal government, but “neither side is sure who will be able to make the most of the issue.” La Opinión reports that there is a difference of opinion on how the debate over SB 1070 will influence prospects for immigration reform. El Universal reports that White House spokesperson Robert Gibbs declares that immigration reform is the only way to avoid more situations like Arizona’s.

In other Washington news, while some groups are pushing for the DREAM Act and AgJOBS as initial steps toward comprehensive reform, Notimex quotes Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) saying that advancing these bills now might hurt the prospects for reform in future.

Demonstrations continue. As protests continue in Phoenix against SB 1070 and Joe Arpaio and in favor of immigration reform, demonstrators in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and New York showed solidarity. AOL Latino prints two articles by Maribel Hastings of America’s Voice regarding SB 1070: “It goes on,” about how demonstrations against SB1070 have continued even after Judge Bolton blocked the most controversial parts of the law, and “Victory by halves,” which explains that the temporary injunction of these provisions doesn’t change the fundamentals for an immigrant community still terrorized by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and still waiting for immigration reform.

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