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Hate Crimes Linked to Immigration Debate; Wildfired Report Ignores Undocumented

Wildfire Report Doesn’t Document Poor Treatment of Immigrants
San Diego’s mayor released a report on the city’s response the wildfires last fall, but the report fails to mention how police used the emergency to question the immigration status of those seeking shelter. San Diego Union Tribune.

New Project Gives Journalism to the Community
In Philadelphia, the Media Mobilizing Project is teaching residents, many of whom are undocumented, to make video reports for the internet to address the issues affecting their community. New York Times.

Law Center Reports Rise in Anti-Immigrant Hate Crimes
The Southern Poverty Law Center, in a report titled “The Year in Hate,” says the increase in hate crimes can be linked to anti-immigrant sentiment. Associated Press.

Posted at 10:08 AM, Mar 10, 2008 in News | Permalink | View Comments