Week # Air Date, 7/22/2007
Scope and Contents
Segment #1 2WAY: LULAC
Latino USA' s Maria Hinojosa speaks to League of United Latin American Citizens Executive Director Brent Wilkes about major issues affecting Latinos. (Self-contained 5:54)
Segment #2 GEORGIA POLICE
A new law in Georgia requires law enforcement officers to notify federal immigration authorities when they arrest undocumented immigrants for a felony crime or driving under the influence. Police say the new state law could help deport criminals more quickly. But already, immigrants throughout the state are suspicious about contacting the local police for anything. In one small town just west of Atlanta, a victim of a crime called police for help, and is now facing deportation. Emily Kopp of Georgia Public Broadcasting has more. (3:20)
Segment #3 Commentary: IMMIGRANT HATE
Commentator Irwin Tang believes that anti-immigrant fervor is leading to racially motivated violence. (1:49)
Back Announce:
Irwin Tang is a writer based in Austin, Texas.
Segment #4 2WAY: CAMILO MEJIA
Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks with Camilo Mejia about his new book, 'Road from Ramadi, The Private Rebellion of Staff Sergeant Camilo Mejia.' (8:31)
Dates
- Creation: 7/22/2007
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
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