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Bilingual ESPN Anchor Alfredo Lomeli: Undocumented in America and Gaining Citizenship [Part I] [INTERVIEW]

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico was home to Bilingual ESPN anchor Alfredo Lomeli until he was 6 years old. That's when Lomeli, who's widely recognized for hosting and producing Tu Estilo, made the trip to San Antonio, Texas with his parents, and when he would first experience the fear of being undocumented in America.

Immigration and Deportation Laws and Statistics: Obama Administration Processes Deportations of Undocumented Immigrants in Record Numbers

The strict standards are part of the DHS' national security agenda When Obama took office for his second term as president, he received huge amounts of pressure from various immigrant rights advocates as well as progressive Democrats regarding his 4-year deportation spree.

Boat with Nearly a Ton of Marijuana Washes up on Shore of Popular L.A. Surfing Area

Three men were detained. A boat with almost 2,000 pounds of marijuana was found beached on Monday in a popular surfing area. Officials found the boat near Malibu, Calif.

Stiletto Murder Case: Ana Trujillo Found Guilty Of Killing Boyfriend with Her Shoe

45 year-old Ana Trujillo was found guilty in the ‘stiletto-murder’ of her boyfriend, Dr. Alf Stefan Andersson on Wednesday.Trujillo reportedly showed no emotion during the reading of the verdict. However, her family left the courtroom in tears.

Jodi Arias Trial Update 2014: New Court Date Set For Man Who Threatened News Anchors Over Arias Coverage; Next Trial Date For Jodi Slated To Take Place Friday April 11

A new trial date has been set for a man infatuated with Jodi Arias who threatened the lives of two news anchors who covered the infamous Arias murder trial in 2013. On a related note, the next trial date involving Arias's own case will take place on Friday, April 11.

Amanda Bynes News Update 2014: Actress Is Not Schizophrenic & Never Has Been, Says Her Lawyer

Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes took her life course on a dizzying descent toward mayhem last year, causing her to end up in an inpatient rehabilitation program while rumors about her antics and mental health status ran rampant. The starlet’s attorney Tamar Arminak spoke out to fans by way of an interview with People Magazine on Wednesday, after being asked by Bynes to “dispel certain rumors.”

PA Teen Charged As Adult In School Stabbings; Alex Hribal Faces 26 Criminal Counts, Held Without Bail At Juvenile Detention Center

A teenage boy who went on a brutal stabbing spree in his Penn. high school Wednesday morning was taken into custody by police officials and arraigned in court today. The student, who was charged as an adult, faces multiple charges.

Harlem Helps Benefit Raises $55,000 for Displaced Families With the Help of Food Network's Aarón Sánchez & Marcus Samuelsson

What does community mean to you?A true sense of community is more than borrowing a cup of sugar, saying hello or holding the door, it's going the extra mile in a time of need. For East 'Harlemites' who are still reeling from the tragedy of the East Harlem explosion at 116th St./Park Ave on March 12, the community is pulling together to raise funds for displaced families and making sure their voices are heard well beyond the quadrants of their block.

Ramiro Hernandez Death Row and Execution Update: Texas to Execute Mexican Immigrant Who Killed His Boss

Mexican man who killed his boss will be executed in Texas. Texas set Wednesday as Ramiro Hernandez's final day. The Mexican citizen was convicted of murdering a man and raping the man's wife multiple times at knife-point.

Justice Over Sustenance!: Women Fast to Bring an End to Deportation and to Urge Lawmakers to Act on Immigration Reform

Women have mobilized before, prompted by a number of causes. History has shown that education, reproductive rights, equal pay, domestic and sexual violence, sexual harassment and women's suffrage has caused women to act; now women are acting in solidarity with immigrant families.

Weird Kentucky Local News: Farmer Found With 49 Dead Horses Denies Animal Cruelty, Says It's "Humane to Slaughter"

On Monday, in what could be one of the most shocking cases of animal cruelty in recent news, 49 dead horses were found on a Pendleton County, Kentucky farm.

America Prisoner Alan Gross Starts Hunger Strike in Cuban Jail

Alan Gross says the U.S. government isn't acting fast enough to get him released from a Cuban prison.

National Retail Foundation Calls For Support, Transparency Against Patent Trolls Targeting Retailers

As Latin Post reported, "patent trolls" have received notoriety for suing major tech companies over alleged patent infringements. The patent trolls, however, might have a new target: retailers.

USAID Makes Its Case for Cuban Twitter on Capitol Hill

Last week, the AP released an exclusive investigative report showing that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had developed a "Cuban Twitter" with - perhaps - covert, political motives. On Tuesday, USAID's administrator answered to Congress on the matter.

GOP Louisiana Congressman Vance McAllister Caught Kissing Staffer in Video Leak

Louisiana Congressman Vance McAllister has landed himself in hot water following a leaked video showing McAllister in a passionate embrace with one of his staff members.The video, sent to the Ouachita Citizen by an anonymous source, dates back to December 23, just over a month after McAllister assumed office as Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.

Amanda Knox Trial and Guilty Charge: Italian Judge Rules In Favor Of Knox’s Right To Privacy, Realtors Have Tough Time Selling Her House

Despite the horrific turn of events, Knox has finally found some justice within the Italian court system. A Milanese judge recently ruled in favor of Knox who filed a civil complaint against RCS Mediagroup for moral damages.Others who are suffering from the chaos surrounding the Amanda Knox case are the realtors who are currently trying to sell the Perugian villa where Knox’s roommate, Meredith Kercher was murdered.

LBJ Children Support Gay Marriage, Say One's Sexuality 'Not a Choice’.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was known for many things during his illustrious lifetime including taking over the Presidency of the United States of America when JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

Immigration Reform and Bills: Jeb Bush Calls Undocumented Immigration An "Act of Love"

While the Republican party has failed time and again to connect with the Hispanic and Latino community especially in terms of its tough position on immigrants, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush voiced his opinion about the millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.

Hispanic And Latino Brothels, Prostitution Rising in American Cities

The US sex trade wasn't well documented until now A recent study commissioned by the Justice Department and conducted by the Urban Institute think tank that investigated the sex trade in eight big American cities: Miami, Dallas, Washington, D.

2014 Midterm Election Voting and Predictions: A Look At The House, Senate, and Gubernatorial Races

The midterms are a predictor of the presidential election When the 2014 midterm elections roll around this year, seats in the senate and house will be up for reelection.
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