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Full-Text Articles in African American Studies
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11 [13], Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11 [13], Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Chisenhall, Jeremy. WKU Deals Offer Chances to Study in China – Shaanxi Normal University
- Collins, Michael. How DACA Rulings Could Affect WKU Students – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
- Stahl, Matt. WKU Basketball Records Request Heads to In-camera Review
- Burris, Lily. 5 Questions with Dean Larry Snyder
- Lamb, Cassady. Students Can Pay Back Library Fines in a New Way
- Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Freedom of the Press
- Penalizing the Press – China
- Mattison, Reed. On Ice – SoKY Ice Rink
- Holland, Kelley. Folklore Class …
Post-9/11 Illegal Immigrant Detention And Deportation: Terrorism And The Criminalization Of Immigration, Stefany N. Laun
Post-9/11 Illegal Immigrant Detention And Deportation: Terrorism And The Criminalization Of Immigration, Stefany N. Laun
Student Publications
This paper analyzes the changes in immigration policy since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in terms of how immigrants are viewed in the United States. The goal is to address the recent criminalization of immigration in that the perceptions of terrorists and immigrants have become relatively synonymous since 2001. Although deportations have decreased, immigrant detention has increased significantly. Detention centers pose threats to the basic human rights of the immigrants residing in them, as well as perpetuate the culture of fear enveloping recent immigrants, whether they are legally or illegally in the country, and native United States citizens …
Opening Borders: African Americans And Latinos Through The Lens Of Immigration, Maritza I. Reyes
Opening Borders: African Americans And Latinos Through The Lens Of Immigration, Maritza I. Reyes
Journal Publications
African-American and Latino voter turnout during the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections hit record numbers. Polls show that the immigration debate influenced Latino voter turnout and preference. Presidential candidate Barack Obama's voiced support of comprehensive immigration reform strengthened his lead among Latino voters in 2008 and, once in office, his executive policy of granting temporary protection to DREAMers solidified his lead among Latino voters in 2012. Both elections showed the power that minority groups can exert when they vote in support of the candidate. If the demographic changes continue as currently estimated, African Americans and Latinos will contribute in large …