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Grant Hill scored 21 points for his team and it was his first 20 points in a season after March that means Grant Hill was due to perform but his excellent performance was overshadowed by the defeat.Grant Hill scored 21 points for his team and it was his first 20 points in a season... more
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Phoenix Suns played their first game against Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center and Phoenix Suns disappointed the home crowd by losing the game 114-106Phoenix Suns played their first game against Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center... more
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by Annie Shields, Media Consortium blogger
Yesterday, 9th Circuit Judge Susan Bolton struck down many of the most controversial provisions in Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070, including the section requiring police to ask anyone they suspect of being undocumented for proof of citizenship. It’s a small victory. Today, a modified version of the bill goes into effect.
Although Bolton’s decision weakened the state law, several problematic provisions remain in place, including one that allows Arizona residents to sue local police for not enforcing SB 1070, as well as one that makes it a crime to knowingly transporting an undocumented immigrant under any circumstance, even in an emergency. ColorLines has a good breakdown of pending lawsuits against SB 1070.
How 287 (g) paved the way for SB 1070
As GritTV’s Laura Flanders explains, both supporters and opponents of SB 1070 agree that the feds laid the groundwork for such stringent enforcement measures. Section 287 (g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act made it possible to contract law enforcement to arrest immigrants on suspicion. Arizona’s then-Governor Janet Napolitano was the first to sign up for the program, and the biggest federal contract was given to none other than infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona’s Maricopa County.
The passage of SB 1070 made it clear that the federal government had created a monster. It remains to be seen what will happen next, but fully striking down SB 1070 may have to take a backseat to revisiting the precedent set by 287 G.
Record enforcement under Obama
Conservatives have continuously attacked President Barack Obama and his administration for being weak on immigration, failing to enforce laws, or to secure the border. But, as Elize Foley explains for the Iowa Independent, immigration enforcement is at an all time high.
It’s estimated that the number of deportations this year will increase by nearly 10 percent over 2008’s total under the Bush administration. In addition, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been auditing companies business? at a rate about four times higher than in 2008. What’s more, rates of illegal immigration have actually fallen in recent years. But with an economic crisis caused by so many of conservatives’ closest allies, it seems that immigrants are the only remaining scapegoats.
Obama polling poorly among Latinos
A new poll conducted by Univision and the AP shows Latino support for Obama and Democrats is slipping, as ColorLines reports. Obama currently has a 57 percent approval rating among Latinos. That figure has dropped significantly from 70 percent in January.
Latinos have been hit especially hard by the unemployment crisis, which could in part account for the drop. Nearly half of those polled reported that they or a family member had lost a job since September, compared to 30 percent for all Americans.
Additionally, the poll found that Obama’s approval rating was closely related to the way he dealt with SB 1070. The poll also found a pronounced split among Latinos based on language. Obama’s approval rating decreased by 21 points among Spanish-speaking Latinos since January, and only 5 points for English-speaking Latinos. As Daisy Hernandez writes, the message for the Obama administration is that “It’s probably time…to take a cue from California gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman and start working on those Spanish ads.”
Fighting hunger in Arizona’s immigrant communities
Public News Service reports that two “Hunger Fellows” will begin efforts to increase awareness and participation in the food stamp program among Arizona’s Hispanic and Latino communities this coming fall. Enrollment in the food stamp program in Arizona has risen steadily in recent years, with over one million receiving benefits and growing. Many Spanish-speaking Arizonans are hesitant to seek them out, even though they are eligible. The apprehension is exacerbated by the harsh anti-immigrant sentiment prevalent in the state. According to Arizona Community Action Association director Cynthia Zwick:
“The political environment right now has created some barriers to application for food stamps for families that are eligible, people who are legal residents…The bottom line, really, is that families who are eligible have access to those benefits.”
Suns are shining
Finally, in more SB 1070 protest news: The Phoenix Suns basketball team have taken a stand against Arizona’s anti-immigrant bill SB 1070 by wearing “Los Suns” jerseys and vocalizing their opposition. National Radio Project has the story.
This post features links to the best independent, progressive reporting about immigration by members of The Media Consortium. It is free to reprint. Visit the Diaspora for a complete list of articles on immigration issues, or follow us on Twitter. And for the best progressive reporting on critical economy, environment, and health care issues, check out The Audit, The Mulch, and The Pulse . This is a project of The Media Consortium, a network of leading independent media outlets.by Annie Shields, Media Consortium blogger
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"Phoenix Suns and Indian Wells Tennis Garden employees set the stage — make that court — on Wednesday with a 60-foot by 112-foot wooden floor for the highly anticipated NBA outdoor exhibition game on Saturday between the Suns and the Denver Nuggets. The game marks the first NBA outdoor game in the continental United States.
The floor hailed from a factory in Michigan, according to John Walker, the Suns' senior vice president of business development.
'This Friday will be the first time the floor will be used,' he said, adding that Suns players will be breaking in the court Friday evening during practice.
Eight workers installed the floor in three hours. They also helped install two video boards and the two hoops."
The game will air Saturday night at 10 pm ET on TNT."Phoenix Suns and Indian Wells Tennis Garden employees set the stage — make... more
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Much controversy has risen over the past few months starting with Nelson’s benching of now former Warrior, Baron Davis in the fourth quarter of a game the Warriors needed to win. Since then, the Baron watch was in full swing and just when every Warrior fan began to feel confident that he’d return, B-Diddy pulled one of his quick fakes and bolted to L.A. to be around his Hollywood friends and work on his burgeoning movie career. Despite all of the calls for his head, Chris Mullin may have pulled off one of the best off seasons in Warriors history...Much controversy has risen over the past few months starting with Nelson’s... more
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Mike D'Antoni, the NBA's Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season and the man credited with reinvigorating fast-break basketball in a league gone stale, will not be back to coach the Phoenix Suns for the 2008-09 season, SI.com has learned.Mike D'Antoni, the NBA's Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season and the... more
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Shaquille O'Neal boarded a plane destined for Phoenix on Wednesday morning to meet with officials from the Suns to complete the proposed Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks trade. Shaquille O'Neal boarded a plane destined for Phoenix on Wednesday morning to... more
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Who can tell me something about the Hornets that makes them a legit top ten team. Can anyone name three players on the team? I think the Celtics should be placed as number three behind PHO and Spurs. Lakers are well placed at their #7 spot and I expect they will rise in the next few weeks if their bench continues to contribute in big ways.
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Let's have a little guessing game. Who is your pick for...
1. Eastern Conference Champion
2. Western Conference Champion
3. MVP
4. Rookie of the Year (can't pick Durant!)
5. Finals Championship
6. Wild Card (pick the team that you think will do X)
My picks? Funny you should ask
1. Boston Celtics
2. Phoenix Suns
3. LeBron James (Kobe will deserve it but they'll give it to someone else, maybe KG but i'd bet on others before him.)
4. Al Thorton. This guy will be great for the Clippers and with EB out at the moment he will have the opportunity to show people what he can do in a role position. not some rook coming off the pine. Still can't believe so many teams passed on him.
5. Phoenix Suns. Grant Hill helps out a little (especially on defense) but isn't my reason for the pick. Basically I just don't think the Spurs can win again.
6. Golden State Warriors will have home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. They have a really good team and although they didn't really improve much they are going to beat a lot more teams this year if everyone (BD) can stay healthy. Oh and Jack-O doesn't kill somebody and get sent up river. Let's have a little guessing game. Who is your pick for...
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