New America Media: Law & Justice

Living in the Cradle of the Drug War

New America Now, Audio, Sandip Roy, Posted: Mar 02, 2010

In the north of Mexico, the state of Sinaloa has become known as the "cradle of drug trafficking." Journalist Manuel Ortiz reports on the conditions and the difficulties in fighting the Sinaloa Cartel.

Jailed Soldier Rapper Bids for U.S. Trial

New America Media, News Report, Aaron Glantz, Posted: Feb 17, 2010

U.S. Army specialist Marc Hall, whose incendiary rap song landed him in the brig, is asking that his trial take place in the US, not Iraq.

Young People Weigh in on Legalizing Pot in SF

Youth Outlook, Commentary, Various Authors, Posted: Feb 03, 2010

San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi proposed a June ballot measure that would "license, regulate, and tax the cultivation and sales of cannabis" - whether for medicinal or recreational use, pending board approval. Young people in San Francisco weigh in on the measure.

ICE Anti-Drug Bust Nets Nearly 500 Detainees

La Opinion, News Report, none, Posted: Jan 29, 2010

ICE Anti-Drug Bust Nets Nearly 500 Detainees

Pregnant and Shackled: Hard Labor for Arizona's Immigrants

New America Media, News Feature, Valeria Fernández, Posted: Jan 26, 2010

Arizona denies undocumented immigrants the right to post bail. This means that if you happen to be pregnant like Miriam Mendiola-Martinez you might have to give birth while shackled to a hospital bed.

Mexicans In US Fear Violent Mexico

New America Media, News Report, Manuel Ortiz, Posted: Jan 23, 2010

Poverty and joblessness aren’t the only factors keeping Mexican in the United States from returning to their home country.

Saving Haiti, Saving Humanity

New America Media, News Report, Roberto Dr. Cintli Rodriguez, Posted: Jan 21, 2010

Haiti is changing the way we look at life and the way we look at each other as human beings.

Massachusetts Election: Death Knell for Immigration Reform?

New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore, Posted: Jan 20, 2010

The historic election in Massachusetts could spell trouble for Democrats, but advocates of immigration reform say it’s not over yet.

Chinese Media: It Was Only a Goodbye Kiss

New America Media, News Report, Vivian Po, Posted: Jan 14, 2010

The Chinese-American media are calling on the U.S. government go soft on Jiang HaiSong, who was arrested for slipping through Newark's security checkpoint to kiss his girlfriend goodbye.

Federal Grand Jury Targets ‘Tough-Guy’ Sheriff

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández , Posted: Jan 12, 2010

America’s self-proclaimed “toughest” sheriff Joe Arpaio is facing a grand jury investigation into allegations of abuse of power.

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