Though this case is really about whether or not Arpaio purposefully disobeyed a federal judge's order, Lydia Guzman sees this trial as a chance to hold Arpaio accountable for the impact his immigration crackdown had on the Latino community.
Date: Jun 26, 2017
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Arizona sheriff to disband controversial squad focusing on ID theft by immigrants ...
"Here is guy who abused these laws and twisted them in such a sick way to do it for political gain. But I am glad that the reign over immigrants is over," said Lydia Guzman, a civil rights advocate who documented many of Arpaio's business raids and immigration patrols.
Date: Dec 18, 2014
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Federal judge says Arizona sheriff was racially profiling
"This is vindication," said immigration rights activist Lydia Guzman, happy about the verdict. "They've been stopping people based on the color of our skin, just because someone suspected we might not be authorized to be in this country."
Date: May 25, 2013
Source: Google
Arizona immigrants concerned about "show me your papers"
already occurring, since people began to hear that Subsection 2(b) was going to be implemented we've known of people who are already making their preparations with their consulates to return to their countries or who are thinking of (moving) to other states more favorable for immigrants," Lydia Guzman
preparing for a battle, stepping up efforts to staff a hotline that fields questions about people's rights. If a police agency plans a special immigration patrol, volunteers armed with video cameras will be sent to capture footage, said Lydia Guzman, leader of the civil rights group Respect-Respeto.
Date: Sep 18, 2012
Source: Google
Police face legal minefield when they implement most contentious part of Ariz ...
ivil rights activists are preparing to scour the state for such victims. Lydia Guzman, who runs Respect/Respeto, a Phoenix group that tracks racial profiling, said volunteers at the organizations call center have already been told to listen for new complaints when the requirement goes into effect.
Date: Sep 06, 2012
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Police in legal minefield on Ariz. immigration law
Civil rights activists are preparing to scour the state for such victims. Lydia Guzman, who runs Respect/Respeto, a Phoenix group that tracks racial profiling, said volunteers at the organization's call center have already been told to listen for new complaints when the requirement goes into effect.
Date: Sep 06, 2012
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
SB 1070 ruling not stirring same exodus fear for immigrants
I dont see a lot of calls from people saying, We are thinking of getting up and going, said Lydia Guzman, an immigrant advocate who oversees the hotline. I am not seeing that now, but who knows.
Date: Jun 28, 2012
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
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Lydia Guzman
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I am zooming through life looking for adventure, and I found it with my hubby of two years, Anthony. He and I founded Ghost Explorers which aligned perfectly with our love of history. We travel aroun...