Arizona's New Law SB1070

Hi, all--
I received this email from Filipino Advocates for Justice, an organization in NYC. I was wondering what you think of the email and the new Arizona law. Can you analyze it from both sides?
Karen


SB1070 Arizona's Immigration Law

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB1070 into law, one of the most blatant examples of anti-immigrant and racist legislation in recent memory. Based solely on appearance, persons who look foreign are at risk of triggering suspicion, inspection and possible deportation. Lucas Guttentag, director of the immigrants' rights project for the American Civil Liberties Union says the law, "will increase racial profiling and discrimination against Latinos and anyone who might appear to be an immigrant." We Are All Arizona.

It is clear that the target for this regressive law are brown-skinned Latinos, who make up nearly 30% of Arizona's population!

The civil and human rights community is outraged. The law will take effect in 90 days unless SB1070 is challenged legally.

Governor Brewer's concession to anti-immigrant forces is an "attrition through enforcement" policy that makes immigration agents of all state and local government agencies, particularly law enforcement. When the law takes effect (less than 90 days from now) it will mean:

* Police have the authority to stop and inspect anyone they "suspect" is undocumented.
* Individuals, regardless of immigration status or citizenship, must carry proof of legal status in order to protect themselves from arrest.
* People who do not produce proof of legal residency will be arrested, detained, and possibly deported.
* Arrestees will be charged with trespassing a misdemeanor, and in some cases, a felony.
* Seeking day labor work is a suspect activity and hence subject to inspection.
* Public agencies and service providers would have to demand identification documents from any person and report them to law enforcement or face legal consequences themselves.
* Police also have the power to investigate and arrest employers for hiring undocumented workers.

Get educated about immigration reform bills that will soon be introduced and debated. Senator Schumer's (D-NY) immigration bill promises to be heavy on border and interior enforcement, replicating on a national level what is happening in Arizona. On Monday, he claimed: "We believe our blueprint is even stronger than the Arizona senators' (McCain) proposal in stopping the flow of illegal immigrants because our plan both increases border security and prevents employers from hiring illegal immigrants." He continued: "We would certainly be open to negotiating a comprehensive bill that requires completion of border security measures before any other measures take effect." This does not bode well for the civil rights of immigrants nor for our demands for legalization now.

Homework Due Next Week: Wed. 5/5

Hi, everyone!

Here's a petition going around regarding Arizona's new law that allows Arizona police to racially profile people who "look" like undocumented immigrants:

http://www.colorofchange.org/sb1070/?id=1714-921761

The math homework is pp. 13-14 on looseleaf.

The vocabulary homework is using our four new words (barrier, relevant, consistent, clarify) in four new sentences, making sure to include context clues in each sentence that gives a hint of what these words mean. This homework should also be on looseleaf.

Example of a sentence without context clue:
That is a barrier.

Example of a sentence with context clue:
Don't let barriers get in the way of your success.

Good luck, and have a wonderful weekend!
Karen

My Cats

I like my cats. My cats are cute. The don't scratch very much. My cats names are Spotty and Sara. Spotty is a male and a white cat
and Sara is a gray, black stripe female cat. That meow when they are hungry or when they wanted me to pet them. I like to show them some love. I feed my cats some food and water. I like to think about them.

Study Group Open To Anyone.

(Ralph, Me Damian, and Jesus) will have a study group on TUESDAY and THURSDAY AT 1:00 PM till 6:00 PM. If you are available to come. You can contact me at vasquezdamian42@gmail.com for info. It will be at Coney Island Library. You welcome.

Class Blog Requirements

Hello, everyone!

Just a reminder that everyone is expected to contribute to the blog by:

1. writing at least one new post telling something interesting that happened to you lately or something that you learned recently

2. commenting on at least 2 other people's posts

These contributions should be complete BY MONDAY OF EACH WEEK.

Keep sharing, and have fun doing it!

A morning with snoopy

Snoopy is my favorite dog in the whole wide world. Snoopy is fourteen years old. He still looks like a young stude. I bet if he was with a cute female yorkie, he would still known what to do.

saleema

this weekend i went to see my cousin that will be living with me she is 7 months old life just kicked in for me i will be like a mother to her scary thought........

juanita

i went to a wedding in Maryland the wedding was nice even though it started late just getting to the location was hard if you don't know the area, we stayed at my nephew house for the weekend, he had to be there early .because he had to something .but did not know what t do, we had t leave with him, we just started taking pictures.until everybody arrived.

The Big Surprise!!

Right now I'm living alone at my dad's house. Because he left to El Salvador 2 weeks ago but he'll be back an a week. While he was away I decided to move around the furniture's. It took me day and night throwing away junk that's was collecting dust. The apartment has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. I'm doing this all by myself but at the end it will be are worth it. It will be a big surprise when he comes home from El Salvador. I know he will appreciate it.

The Rise And Rebirth Of Luna Park

The upcoming grand opening of the rebirth of Luna Park at Coney Island will be teeming with 19 rides, games, food stands, live music, and --if all goes well--fun-loving customers. How lovely it sounds for all but however, its still going under construction at the Astroland Park site, many people have different opinions about this but the question is do you think it would be all done from here to Memorial Day?

The Picture Above Was Taken On April 9,2010

Anthony's first baptism

I got baptised on April 25, 2010 in my church named "Grace Gospel Chapel". They dunked me into the baptismal tub. I feel proud of myself. I was crying a little because I was happy. My family was happy that I got baptised. I got baptised because I belived that Jesus Christ died for our sins. Jesus Christ was crucified for eternal life. He gave his life to people. I believe in Christ.

REVISED MATH Homework Due on Wed. 4/28

***See below- note that the assigned math homework has changed.

Welcome and welcome back, everyone!

Please note that the following pages are due from the RED math workbook on Wed. 4/28- pp. 11-12 on looseleaf. Make sure you show all of your work in addition to the answers.

It's gonna be a great cycle of growth. See you on Wednesday!

Karen

A life time of memories

Benny showed he was a special student from day one.

Like went he started School.
The day before he would checked his bookbag to make chore he hade his pencil,eras,notebook ect. Benny would ask mammy cant you get my unifrom ready and manny would say o.k.

The next day mammy would wake me up at eith o'clock to get ready for School.
Benny would get out of bed and stictch him self, he would watch his teeth with his gumby touch buch and his bubble gum tub past,"as mammy prepear his breakfast".
Benny would dress him self and eat his breakfast as he washing his favoret cartoos , with was gumble in to eigt thirthg. At eight yhirth he would say mammy is time to go , so we gat awere coat nd his bookbag and headed to School.

On the way to School I would see some of me friends doing the some. in to we rich the light, were the closing god would be to help us close the street.
One I get to School I would sead good morining to Ms.Santiago and way good bay to my mammy.


In class I would do some reading and whiting, them I would go to music class with Ms,Leon. I would lien son like twinkle twinkle little stare,The winse winse speder, and all Mcdonals hade a farm. I would go to gun in to two O'clock.
At two Ms. Santiago would pick us up to go back to home room to do more work. That dat I gat a spelling test with I gat one hundred.

At the end of the day I would collect all me tins to ger read to go back home.
At home I show mammy me spelling test and she was so proud she omost state to cry.
Me mam was so porud of me she brogt me a toy car with l love .
Could you bolife that in to this day me mother sead has me test, with she still look at went she does cling.




went you have kids no one told you how are they going to do

Kids not come with introcoins

First Class of Spring Cycle This Monday!

Looking forward to seeing my dear returning students and some new folks this Monday at 5pm!

I hope you've had a relaxing couple of weeks off. Let's do this!
Karen

Our lovely class. I love these students!

This is how we do it at Coney Island!

Proud Students of Coney Island's Pre-GED Program

Our Talented Writers

Final Thoughts From the Last Cycle

Hello, everyone!

Again, what a pleasure it was to end the cycle with you all on Monday. I had so much fun, and the food was delicious. I am so proud of your hard work and was extremely impressed by the writing pieces shares. Congratulations to all for making it through the 10 weeks!

Special congratulations to:
*Anthony for Best Attendance with 60 hours attended
*Aisha for Most Improved Reader
*Ralphie for Most Improved Writer
*Teresa for Most Improved Math
*Angie for the Participation Award

We will miss Angie, Cynthia, and Aisha, who will all be moving on to GED programs! Please keep us in the loop of your progress and what we can prepare in our class!

Reminder:
If you are returning, please come with your score slip to the Coney Island (or any other library, see the schedule for information) registration this Monday, April 5th at 5pm. You will not need to stay to take the test- you simply need to drop your form off and sign a sheet saying that you attended.

I will post photos from our celebration soon.
All best,
Karen