No más parches, el Congreso debe una reforma migratoria
Por la Senadora Kirsten Gillibrand y José Calderón

En los últimos diez años ha habido en Washington una interminable postura teatral y exagerada con respecto a nuestro fallido sistema de inmigración. Por desgracia, ese largo debate no ha logrado ningún avance hacia la reforma inmigratoria integral que el país necesita con urgencia.

Resulta vergonzoso que el Congreso no pueda ni siquiera ponerse de acuerdo para hacer lo mínimo indispensable. Es decir, aprobar el DREAM Act, un conjunto de leyes que darán oportunidad de ir a la universidad y servir en las fuerzas armadas a miles de jóvenes inmigrantes que crecieron aquí y cuya patria son los Estados Unidos.

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It's Time for Congress to DREAM, and Get Serious About Comprehensive Immigration Reform
by US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and José Calderón

Over the past ten years there has been endless political posturing in Washington about our broken immigration system. Unfortunately, these debates have achieved nothing to produce critically needed comprehensive immigration reform.

It is shameful that Congress can’t even come together to do the bare minimum and pass the DREAM Act, legislation that would allow thousands of immigrant youth – who grew up here and know only America as their home – the opportunity to attend college and serve in the U.S. military.

HF Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act

“The Hispanic Federation commends the Supreme Court for upholding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.  This historic court decision ensures millions of Latino families will be able to access vital health coverage and preventative care regardless of pre-existing conditions.  Moving forward, people living with chronic illness will no longer face limits on coverage and women will have greater access to preventative services.  It is now time to move past the debate – the Affordable Care Act is law and has been upheld by the highest court in the land.  In the coming days and months, we must shift our attention to educating our communities on health coverage options and benefits, and working with states to ensure comprehensive health coverage is afforded to all Americans through the full and efficient implementation of this law,” stated José Calderón, President of the Hispanic Federation.

Statement by Jose Calderon, President of the Hispanic Federation, regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona’s SB 1070 Immigration Law

"Today the Supreme Court struck down much of Arizona's anti-immigrant, racial-profiling law, known as SB 1070.  However, the Hispanic Federation is deeply disappointed by the Court’s decision to allow local police to check immigration status during stops.  By failing to act on this key provision, the Court has given a green light to racial profiling in Arizona.  The Hispanic Federation and our local and national partners will continue to fight to overturn all aspects of this dangerous law.  Today’s news reinforces the urgent need for Congress and the President to enact immigration reform that is effective and humane.

Hispanic Federation Joins CafeMom's MamasLatinas.com
to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Latina Moms

The first annual MamásLatinas Awards will recognize seven Hispanic mothers for their achievements in community improvement, economic empowerment, personal transformation, and creating opportunities for the next generation

New York, NY (June 11, 2012) – Today, MamásLatinas, the first bilingual website to super-serve Hispanic mothers living in the United States, announced the launch of the first annual MamásLatinas Awards (www.MamasLatinasAwards.com).  The Awards are launched in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, as part of their mission to empower and advance the Hispanic community.  The object of the Awards is to identify, recognize, and reward those who embody the hard work and commitment of Latina moms across the country, who have gone above and beyond to advance their lives, the lives of their children and families, schools, neighborhoods, or their communities.