Eddie Guerrero, Deportation Quotas, Rudolfo Anaya
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Sports: Ode To Eddie Guerrero
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White House Scrambles To Deny Deportation Quota 🚨
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has distanced itself from a bold immigration enforcement goal outlined by senior White House officials earlier this year.
Last week, in a filing with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, DOJ attorneys stated that neither ICE leadership nor field offices have been directed to meet specific quotas, despite Stephen Miller describing a daily arrest target of 3,000 as a necessary step to fulfill former President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
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GOP Bets On Latino Shifts With New Texas Map ⚠️
Buoyed by Trump's historic performance with Hispanic voters in 2024—where he secured an unprecedented 48% of their votes—Texas Republicans are taking a bold gamble.
The new congressional map, supported by Trump, is designed to create five additional GOP-friendly districts, four of which are majority-Hispanic. These changes target South Texas, a region once considered a Democratic stronghold, where narrow victories for Democratic Representatives Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar in 2024 have left room for the GOP to expand.
AJ Styles Honors Eddie Guerrero with Iconic Lowrider Entrance 💪
As the crowd roared in anticipation, AJ Styles made his entrance in a classic lowrider, a signature nod to Eddie Guerrero’s iconic style. Dressed in tights inspired by Guerrero’s vibrant gear, Styles set the tone for a match that would celebrate the legacy of one of wrestling’s greatest performers.
The moment was a surprise to many, as Dominik Mysterio, who often draws inspiration from Guerrero, was expected to carry the tribute. Instead, Styles stole the spotlight with his heartfelt gesture.
ICE Targets Noncriminals: Arrests Surge 1,100% 👀
Recent data published by the Cato Institute, in collaboration with DeportationData.org, has revealed a concerning shift in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics.
The findings highlight a dramatic increase in arrests of noncriminal immigrants, with ICE focusing less on public safety threats and more on sheer numbers. This unprecedented crackdown raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and the impact on communities across the United States.
Flashback: Chicano Heroes: The Art of Jorge Garza 🔦
It was in his research that he discovered the ancient and foundational influences of the Aztec, Mayan, and Olmecs. These indigenous influences sparked Qetza’s interest in ancient cultural art and this style eventually became his artistic focus and style of choice.
Along with Qetza’s love for ancient cultural art, he also adopted a deep love for the graphic and colorful style of comic books.
As a child he devoured comic books and followed the adventures of his favorite heros as they played across the colorful blocked pages. Qetza’s childhood interests of Mexican history and comic book culture influenced his creative approach and interests and this is evident in this current art.
How Rudolfo Anaya Wrote A Chicano Classic 📚
“Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya is a book that can be found on your abuela’s bookshelf, in the hands of a middle schooler, or on the list of most commonly challenged books in the United States. Since its publication in 1972, “Bless Me, Ultima” has captured the hearts of a wide population, and found a special place in the hearts of Chicanos.
Anaya’s first novel, Bless Me, Ultima, is a coming of age novel that captures Antonio Maez y Luna’s experience of growing up in rural New Mexico with his family and the visiting curandera, Ultima.
Defiant History: Streaming Monday At 12pm On The Daily Chela YouTube Channel! 🍿
Defiant History is a compelling new micro‑documentary series created by filmmaker Brandon Loran Maxwell, best known for his work on American Homeboy. The series debuts August 4 on the Daily Chela YouTube channel, with plans to expand to major streaming later this year.
The three‑episode pilot dives into underrepresented slices of American subculture—like lowrider club plaques, Teen Angels magazine, prison‑based rehabilitation efforts, and graffiti art. Featured voices include Compton’s David Oropeza (Tattoo Nation), members of Sullen Art Collective, and artists from the Venice art walls.
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