1,400 autos que fueron remolcados de manera ilegal durante el mando de Jaime Cortes del precinto 5 serán devueltos a sus propietarios
Constable Jaime Cortes & Dowdy Ferry Auto Services towed cars mess
Protest Erupts over Towed Cars Mess: MyFoxDFW.com
“They’re vehicles were stolen by a constable who acted illegally, who racially profiled our community,” said Accion America activist Carlos Quintanilla.
Dallas County officials say impounded vehicles won’t be sold until paperwork is verified Dallas Morning News
We are in the news
IMMIGRATION, ANTI CHEESE HEROIN, FARMERS BRANCH, IRVING, LUBBOCK, EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT, SPECIAL EVENTS, GUEST SPEAKER, COMMENTARIES… NEWSMAKERS
Accion America, its programs, its advocacy and its President, Carlos Quintanilla are featured on the most important news segments in the Dallas Metroplex and have been highlighted on almost every national news media channel.
Our high profile visibility comfirms that our actions, our advocacy and our committment speaks for itself.
We are providing the links to the many news stories about Accion America, Cheese Heroin, Immigration, Education, Copa Juventud America and Carlos Quintanilla.
Of course there are some articles found on the internet, mostly anti immigrant blogs that disparge our work, and attempt to the discredit Accion America’s President and founder Carlos Quintanilla.
As long as we continue to defend our community and do what is neccessary, we will continue to be IN THE NEWS.
The following are links to several of the news articles that include insight on Accion America.
Juarez-themed makeup line draws fire WFAA
Hispanic coalition calls for Frito-Lay boycott WFAA
Dallas Tea Party ready to defend Arizona immigration law WFAA
Hispanic groups plan May 1 ‘Mega March’ WFAA
Group protests at bank operated by Dallas ISD trustee WFAA
Activist, residents clash with Irving on apartment closing WFAA
DISD Superintendent Hinojosa faces job review WFAA
Hispanic group says DISD chief should quit WFAA
Despite questions, DISD board extends term limits WFAA
100 displaced when Irving closes complex with 1,724 code violations WFAA
Irving City Council to discuss voting lawsuit outcome, data retention in aftermath of Cowboys facility collapse WFAA
Immigration reform supporters call for boycott of Frito Lay WFAA
Regional Roundup
Family of dead Dallas County inmate anxious for answers
Anti-Hinojosa protesters take campaign to his doorstep WFAA
Family of dead Dallas County inmate anxious for answers WFAA
Latino leaders taking sides in runoff for council seat in Oak Cliff WFAA
Dallas Independent School District cuts 150 workers, 100 vacant positions WFAA
Catching up: Hot topics from our reporters’ beats WFAA
Tea Partiers Gather In Burleson, Discuss Ariz. Law CBS 11
ICE Joins Dallas Police In Car Dealership Raid CBS 11
Hurst Renters Protest Apartment Complex Owners CBS 11
Dallas Latino/African-American Crime Addressed CBS 11
Dallas Apartment Complex Still Without Cool Air CBS 11
Activists Want Feds To Investigate City Of Irving CBS 11
Dallas Tollway Suggested As New Cesar Chavez Blvd. CBS 11
Group Opposes Farmers Branch Mayoral Candidate CBS 11
Round Two: Farmers Branch Vs. Illegal Immigrants CBS 11
Irving Boycott Organizer Arrested & Jailed CBS 11
Dallas Soccer League Combats ‘Cheese’ Heroin CBS 11
Hundreds Still Without Utilities 4 Days After Fire CBS 11
‘Cheese’ Drug Claims Life Of Middle School Student CBS 11
Parents Renew Fight Against ‘Cheese’ Heroin CBS 11
Illegal Immigration Ordinance Could Be Revised CBS 11
Vandals Target Farmers Branch Mayor’s House CBS 11
Farmers Branch Approves Immigration Resolution CBS 11
Other campaigns
Accion America to launch 2011 Stay In School, Be Good Anti Truancy Campaign.
Goal: reduce Hispanic Truancy rates which are alarming.
Pushing for Comprehensive Immigration Reform,
It’s Never Too Late
LOU DOBBS RESIGNS FROM CNN,
WE DID IT.
www.bastadobbs.com
FILED LAWSUIT AGAINST VISTA DEL LAGO OWNER ON BEHALF OF MORE THAN 100 PLAINTIFFS AND RESIDENTS.
UPDATE: TENANTS RECEIVE JUSTICE and COMPENSATION…WE WON.
Spearheaded Harvey Racquet Club Apartment Lawsuit that killed several people and left more than 50 families homeless, civil trial is set for March.
UPDATE: TENANTS RECEIVE JUSTICE AND COMPENSATION…WE WON
ACCION AMERICA ORGANIZES LA VILLA ROMO FIRE VICTIMS, SEEKING JUSTICE in COCKRELL HILL
Police arrest 2 in death of 15 year old girl who died from Cheese Heroin overdose
Police arrest 2 in death of 15 year old girl who died from Cheese Heroin overdose. Accion America has been the catalyst in fighting for children addicted to Cheese Heroin.
Ana Rojas gets justice, dealer pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years for giving her Cheese Heroin.
Irving found to be violating Voting Rights Act
US District Court Judge Jorge Solis ruled that the City of Irving’s at large method of electing its City Council violated the voting rights of Latinos in that city and ordered the City of Irving to create Single Member Districts within 90 days from his order.
Congratulations to Manuel Benavides, the law firm of Bickel Brewer and the thousands who marched with Accion America in Irving demanding a voice for the Latino community.
Irving is considering appealing Judge Solis’s decision. We would find that disturbing and unacceptable.
Tenants in Hurst Organize Against Unlawful Evictions
Carlos Quintanilla, President of Accion America was joined by more than 170 tenants who protested letters received calling for them to vacate their apartments for late fees as low a $1.70.
The tenants many of them Mexican Immigrants were harassed by the Apartment Manager with threats to call Immigration and illegal lockouts.
Accion America secured a meeting with the Apartment Complex Owners, no Tenants were evicted, repairs are being made in many of the units and we hope an end to abusive treatment by the Apartment Complex Manager.
Thanks to the many Tenants for speaking out and to all the Media who exposed this unacceptable behavior.
Accion America files lawsuit to remove Brownsville Independent School District Trustees
Accion America has filed a lawsuit in Cameron County Texas (Brownsville) charging both BISD Trustees, Rick Zayas and Ruben Cortez with Malfeasance, Failure to Disclose Material Fact Related to Potential Criminal Wrongdoing and Conflict of Interest.
LATEST UPDATE
Rick Zayas, Ruben Cortez defeated by Luci Longoria and Dr. Enrique Escobedo, candidates supported by Accion America, President Carlos Quintanilla.
The lawsuit continues and may add additional BISD Trustees, Aguilar and Colunga.
