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As an organization with a long and proud tradition of defending civil liberties for all, ADL has in recent years taken a lead role in exposing the virulent anti-immigrant and xenophobic rhetoric that has risen to the surface as part of the national debate over immigration.  ADL speaks out against discrimination and bigotry and advocates a meaningful and substantive policy that honors America’s promise as a nation of immigrants.

The League has:
  • Shined light on the atmosphere of hate that has surrounded the debate among right-wing extremists and anti-immigration groups;
  • Issued reports on the co-opting of the issue by extremists and hatemongers;
  • Opposed policies that are discriminatory or encourage racial profiling;
  • Encouraged relationships between the immigrant community and local law enforcement;
  • Advocated for comprehensive immigration reform;
  • Partnered with Hispanic and other immigrant groups at the local and national levels;
  • Re-issued A Nation of Immigrants, John F. Kennedy’s classic essay celebrating the immigrant experience in America.
The following is a reference guide to ADL’s reports and online resources:

REPORTS:
Immigrants Targeted: Extremist Rhetoric Moves into the Mainstream (2007)

The Ku Klux Klan Rebounds With New Focus on Immigration (2007)

Extremists Declare 'Open Season' on Immigrants; Hispanics Target of Incitement and Violence (2006)

Anti-Hispanic Video Games Spread On Internet (2006)

Racist Groups Exploit Immigration Issues in Effort to Promote Anti-Hispanic Agenda (2005)

Neo-Nazi Leads Recruitment Drive For New Border Militia (2004)

Armed Anti-Immigration Groups in Arizona Share Ties to White Supremacists (2003)

IN THE COURTS

ADL Urges Appeals Court To Hold Hazleton Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Unconstitutional (4/22/08)

Hazleton Illegal Immigration Ordinance Overturned (7/26/07)

PRESS RELEASES AND RESPONSES:

ADL Urges Justice Department to Probe Racial Profiling in Arizona (4/15/08)

ADL Decries Rep. Bruce Comments Calling Foreign Workers 'Illiterate Peasants' (4/22/08)

Phoenix Police Chief Applauded On Immigration Enforcement (12/18/07)

Candidates Urged To Keep Debate On Immigration Policy "Respectful" (12/17/07)

Anti-Hispanic NJ Election Fliers Condemned (6/14/07)

Bipartisan Agreement on Immigration Reform Welcomed (5/18/07)

Attempted Arson at Maryland Immigrant Center Decried (5/7/07)

Anti-Latino Hate Crime in South Boston Condemned (4/5/07)

Beating and Assault of Hispanic Teen A Hate Crime (4/27/06)





    ADL TV
In this 2008 video produced by the National Council of La Raza, ADL¿s Stacy Burdett discusses how some media commentators have fueled the scapegoating and demonizing of immigrants, and particularly Hispanics. (© 2008 National Council of La Raza); http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1417325754http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=537064077

Codewords of Hate
In this 2008 video produced by the National Council of La Raza, ADL’s Stacy Burdett discusses the how some media commentators, pundits and others have fueled the scapegoating and demonizing of immigrants, and particularly Hispanics, as part of the national debate over immigration reform.
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SPEECHES:
Senator Kennedy Issues Call For Meaningful Immigration Reform (5/1/07)

The Immigration Debate: Extremists on the Attack
Remarks by Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director (4/24/06)

Remarks by Cecilia Muñoz, Vice President for Public Policy, National Council of La Raza (4/24/06)

POLICY STATEMENTS:
Resolution Citing Fair Treatment of Immigrants Passed by California State Legislature (08/30/07)

L.A. Area Organizations Issue Declaration For Human Rights For Immigrants (12/13/06)

ADL Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (2/15/06)

Resolution on Immigration and the Role of Local Law Enforcement (2/8/03)






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