John Carlos Frey

Latino Community Remains Silent On Anastasio Hernandez Rojas

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.02.2012

John Carlos Frey

But if we cannot pressure media to play the video of Anastasio Hernandez Rojas on a loop or force the Department of Justice to investigate a two-year old case then we have no power at all.

Escondido Profits From Undocumented Immigrants

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.12.2012

John Carlos Frey

Located in northeast San Diego County, the city of Escondido has a population of 145,000 and is 49 percent Latino and growing. In the past several years, the city council has enacted ordinances and legislation directly targeting the growing Latino and undocumented immigrant population.

Flagrant Human Rights Violations on U.S. Soil

John Carlos Frey | Posted 08.30.2011

John Carlos Frey

When most people think of the U.S.-Mexico border, they rarely think about a zone where U.S. policy and U.S. agents violate human rights on a daily bas...

The U.S.-Mexico Border Is Getting Organized

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

For the past few decades, U.S. policy has succeeded in marginalizing, exploiting and vilifying the U.S.-Mexico border region as well as the people who live and work there.

Latinos for Meg Whitman, No Gracias

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

As a Latino I was offended by Whitman's deliberate vilification of migrants and her constant misrepresentation of the facts. But it appears Meg's message was what Republican voters wanted to hear.

Georgia: Making a Scapegoat of Immigrants

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

Proposed legislation requiring Georgia's driver's license exams to be in English only is a harsh measure that won't curb illegal immigration but will probably score political points.

Rep. Steve King's Distortions About Border Security

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

If Steve King really wanted to resolve the complex issues of migration he would partner with our neighbors to the south instead of referring to them as livestock.

Bill O'Reilly's Claim of a Mexican Invasion is Stupid

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

Bill O'Reilly claims the U.S. is being invaded by Mexico and calls for military response. We cannot solve complex migration issues by adding more U.S. military forces at the border.

Arizona: A State With Hate

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

Arizona state legislators are once again positioning themselves to be the most hate-based state in the union. Arizona State Senator Russell K. Pearce...

The Case for Immigration Reform

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

On the eve of what may be the beginning of the immigration reform debate, are we a big enough country to consider the poor and desperate amongst us?

Can a Chili Pepper Secure the Border? Ask DRS Technologies

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

Should a defense contractor, seeking U.S. taxpayer dollars, blatantly use racially insensitive terms to market border security cameras?

The 800 Mile Wall

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

The recent construction of 800 miles of border security infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico international boundary is proving to be a massive killer.

Film About Deadly Failed Border Policies Set for Nationwide Tour

John Carlos Frey | Posted 05.25.2011

John Carlos Frey

The 800 Mile Wall highlights the construction of border walls along the U.S.-Mexico border and takes an unflinching look at failed U.S. border enforcement strategy.