Archive for October, 2011

Volunteers Needed for Latino Legal Assistance Hotline in Response to HB 56
Join now to help thousands of Latinos in a time of crisis In response to HB 56, Alabama’s anti-immigrant law, a hotline has been set up for people who want to report problems related to the law, get information or legal assistance. The line is mostly being staffed by staff and volunteers from the Southern [...]

E-Noticias: October 12, 2011 Issue Now Available!
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Hispanic National Bar Association Commends the Confirmations of Sarah Saldaña, Marina Garcia Marmolejo, and Judge Juan F. Vasquez
Contact: Zuraya Tapia-Hadley E-mail: ztapia@hnba.com Phone: (202) 223-4777 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2011 Hispanic National Bar Association Commends the Confirmations of Sarah Saldaña, Marina Garcia Marmolejo, and Judge Juan F. Vasquez Washington, DC – The Hispanic National bar Association (HNBA) commends the United States Senate for the confirmation of Sarah Saldaña as the first [...]

Carrie Ricci and Mercedes Sellek Named Co-Chairs of the 2011-2012 HNBA Standing Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession
Contact: Zuraya Tapia-Hadley E-mail: ztapia@hnba.com Phone: (202) 223-4777 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2011 Carrie Ricci and Mercedes Sellek Named Co-Chairs of the 2011-2012 HNBA Standing Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession Washington, D.C. – Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) National President Benny Agosto, Jr. is pleased to announce the appointment [...]

Ninth Circuit Decision Reinforces Rights of Undocumented Workers
MALDEF has been a fixture in the Ninth Circuit for over a decade defending undocumented workers’ legal rights. In March of this year, President and General Counsel of MALDEF, Thomas A. Saenz, argued before the 11-judge en banc panel on behalf of the plaintiffs challenging the City of Redondo Beach’s anti-solicitation ordinance. Guided by “well-established principles of First Amendment law”, the Court found the ordinance failed to meet the elements of the Supreme Court’s “time, place and manner test.” The Ninth Circuit stood firmly in support of the First Amendment rights of undocumented workers by finding the ordinance a “facially unconstitutional restriction on speech.”

Prioritization of Immigration Enforcement: An Effective Use of Federal Resources
Immigration has become a hotbed of discussion amongst Americans and politicians alike. With more than 10 million undocumented workers in the United States, it’s unrealistic to try and deport such a tremendous number. So, the President has focused his attention to developing an immigration solution that effectively meets the country’s security and economic needs. To do so, the Administration has created a strategy to utilize government resources in a way that puts national security and public safety at the forefront—prioritizing immigration enforcement.

Rosanna Catalano
Executive Director Florida Elections Commission 107 W. Gaines Street Collins Building, Suite 224 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 T: 850.922.4539 | F: 850.921.0783 rosanna.catalano@myfloridalegal.com Rosanna Manuela Catalano is the Executive Director of the Florida Elections Commission. In this position she serves as the Chief Administrator for this state-wide agency that regulates political committees and the like, along [...]

Work in the HNBA National Office!
HNBA is seeking candidates for one job opening and two internships. Please follow the links below to learn more and apply! Office Manager: http://www.hnba.com/office-manager-hispanic-national-bar-association-washington-dc/ Fall Interns (2): http://www.hnba.com/intern-hispanic-national-bar-association-washington-dc/