The Latino Migration Experience in North Carolina: New Roots in the Old North State

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Notes introduction 1 Dalesio, “N.C. Hispanics Rally.” 2 The “Secure America Act” was never passed because of the controversy it created. At present, undocumented presence in the United States is a civil offense. Undocumented entry, or entry without inspection, is a crime. 3 Kochhar, Suro, and Tafoya, “New Latino South.” 4 Ibid. 5 “Selected Population Profile” (2008). 6 Kochhar, Suro and Tafoya, “New Latino South.” 7 Kasarda and Johnson, Economic Impact of the Hispanic Population, 8. 8 “Selected Population Profile” (2008). Different types of visas include the B-­ 2 tourist visa, the H-­ 2B temporary work visa, the H-­ 1B visa for highly skilled foreign workers, the H-­ 2A visa for temporary agricultural labor, and student visas (U.S. Department of Labor Report, “Findings from a Demographic and National Agricultural Employment Profile of Workers Survey”). 9 Passel, “Size and Characteristics.” 10 This proposal has not been adopted statewide to date. 11 “Secure Communities.” chapter one 1 “Selected Population Profile” (2008). 2 U.S. Census 2000. 3 Interview with Roger Cobb. 4 Data compiled by Agricultural Employment Services, North Carolina Employment Security Commission. 5 From the public minutes of the Alamance County commissioners meeting, Graham, NC, May 16, 2005. See 〈http://www.alamance-­ nc.com/〉. 6 Interview with Roger Cobb. 7 Communication with Alexa Jordan, Oct. 2008. 8 Hughes, “Development of the Textile Industry,” 363. 182 notes to pages 22–41 9 Interview with Mac Williams. 10 Schmidt. “Future of Two Southern Industries Faces Concern.” 11 Information supplied by Human Resources Office of No Nonsense. 12 Lang and Dhavale, “Beyond Megalopolis.” 13 Rivas, “‘Sticky Situation.’” 14 Qtd. in Nichols, “Dealing from Strength.” 15 Qtd. in Boyer, “Officers Waiting for Training.” 16 Qtd. in Collins, “Sheriffs Help Feds Deport Illegal Aliens.” 17 The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, estimates that whites are more frequent consumers of drugs than Latinos in the United States (“Substance Use”). 18 Data provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts to Kristin Collins at the Raleigh News and Observer. 19 Haddix, “Immigration and Crime in North Carolina,” 44. 20 Rumbaut and Ewing, “Myth of Immigrant Criminality.” 21 Nienhaus, “Summary of Economic Impact of Immigration,” 1. 22 Nienhaus, “Examining the Impacts of Local Policy Responses.” 23 This ad is no longer available on Robinson’s Web page. 24 Public comments of Janice McSherry, Alamance County commissioners meeting, Graham, NC, Aug. 18, 2008. 25 Public comments of Kale Evans, Alamance County commissioners meeting, Graham, NC, Aug. 18, 2008. 26 Public comments of Anita Isley, Alamance County commissioners meeting, Graham, NC, Apr. 20, 2009. 27 Rivas, “Ex-­ court Worker Accused of Racism.” 28 Qtd. in Collins, “Sheriffs Help Feds Deport Illegal Aliens.” 29 See the “Delegation of Immigration Authority Section 287(g)” section of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Web page, 〈http://www.ice.gov/ pi/news/factsheets/070622factsheet287gprogover.htm〉 (accessed Apr. 28, 2010). 30 “Major Cities Chiefs Immigration Committee Recommendations,” 3. 31 Qtd. in Boyer, “Commissioner Doesn’t like Burlington Police Department Stance on Immigration.” 32 Qtd. in Rivas and Winkler, “Dispelling Myths.” 33 Immigration and Customs Enforcement Web page, “Delegation of Immigration Authority Section 287(g).” 34 Qtd. in Collins, “Sheriffs to Check Status of Inmates; Illegal Immigrants Could Be Deported.” 35 This ad appeared on Dole’s campaign Web site in August 2008. 36 B. Smith, “Most Immigration Detainees Brought In on Minor Traffic Violations.” 183  notes to pages 42–59 37 Minutes of the Alamance County commissioners meeting, Graham, NC, Oct. 2, 2006. See 〈http://www.alamance-­ nc.com/〉. 38 Data was provided to the North Carolina American Civil Liberties Union by the sheriff’s departments of Alamance, Gaston, and Mecklenburg Counties. 39 Flores, “Students Could Face Deportation.” 40 Rivas, “Parent Sees Profiling.” 41 Collins, “Mom Arrested, Kids Left on I-­ 85.” 42 Abernethy, “‘Wild-­ Goose Chase’ Lands Two in Jail.” 43 Qtd. in Stephens, “America’s Secret ICE Castles.” 44 Passell, “Size and Characteristics.” 45 Communication with Wal-­ Mart employee, Graham, NC, July 2007. 46 Mendoza, “Understanding How Section 287(g) Is Reverberating.” 47 Interview with Dilma Ruiz. 48 The Lost Museum Web site, American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 〈http://chnm.gmu.edu/lostmuseum/lm/307/〉 (accessed Sept. 2, 2008). 49 Rivas, “Parent Sees Profiling”; “Students Charged with Setting Fire May Be Deported...