Voices Stories by Santiago Bonilla
Mothers protest judicial system that takes their children from them
Several mothers – who are victims of domestic violence and whose children have been taken away from them – protested against the judicial system last week at Manhattan Family Court for allegedly protecting their children by granting custody to abusive spouses. more>
Latino police officers unhappy with NYC settlement – wins money but no real change
Although the city is paying $28.6 million to the minority officers challenging discrimination in the police department, the written settlement states the NYPD did not violate the officers’ rights. more>
FBI able to detain undocumented immigrants
The new role of FBI agents and their ability to detain any undocumented person are scaring the Latino community. more>
“Call it what you want, the INS doesn't work”: For many immigrants the change has not improved the agency
Even though the Immigration and Naturalization Services has changed its name, its services will not change, according to government officials. That’s the problem, say immigrants. more>