A.S. to vote on SB1070 resolution

By Krista Daly
May 4th, 2010
Section: Featured - News

Dina Cervantes, a former CSSA chair, gives the invocation during Tuesday's meeting. She complimented the A.S. senate for their hard work this semester and the impact they made across campus that will have lasting effects. Photo Credit: Christianna Triolo / Staff Photographer

A resolution stating that CSUN will refrain from conducting business with the State of Arizona was tabled until May 25 because it was not approved in time for A.S. to vote on it.

A.S. President Abel Pacheco told the senators to keep working on the resolution even though the semester is nearly over.

This includes participating in any conventions or other business that requires university resources unless SB 1070 is repealed.

According to the resolution, SB 1070 is a senate bill signed by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer that encourages racial profiling and violates the 14th Amendment guarantees of due process and equal protection.

“SB1070 is really disgusting, in my opinion, on how it profiles people,” said A.S. Senator Guyon McCormack during the discussion.

The resolution is based on the L.A. City Council’s resolution that states they won’t contract with Arizona or travel there until the bill is repealed, McCormack said.

McCormack said A.S. will make a recommendation to the university president not to get textbooks from there, travel for conferences there or ask guest speakers from Arizona to come here.

The bill states that it requires all local law enforcement to investigate a person’s immigration status when there is a reasonable suspicion that the person is in the country unlawfully, regardless of whether that person is suspected of a crime.

“Reasonable suspicion could mean anything,” McCormack said.

Dan Monteleone, director of elections, asked A.S. during open forum to consider the impact the economic boycott will have on the university.
A.S. General Manager David Crandall also spoke on the resolution.

He said it resolves to direct the university to do certain things, but it should focus more on what A.S. will do. Crandall said A.S. needs to word the resolution to something they can control.

A.S. ended their final meeting of the semester with goodbyes, congratulatory words to graduating leaders and discussions of next semester’s leaders continued dedication.

“You may not see the impact now, but you’ll see it in the years to come,” said Dina Cervantes, invocation speaker.

Cervantes, former chair of California State Student Association (CSSA), encouraged A.S. to continue their hard work as leaders because what they do is important.

“It is as much as you make it,” Cervantes said. “What you learn here, you will carry outside of the organization. What you’re doing is not small.”

A.S. approved funding for the Muslim Students Association for Islamic Awareness Week as well as the constitution of two clubs: Unite for Sight and University Bible Fellowship.

Unite for Sight is a club that advocates for proper eye care, said a representative from the newly instated club. It motivates and encourages volunteers to be proactive to make a real change.

Two resolutions were also approved during Tuesday’s meeting.

The first resolution that states A.S. supports a University 100 seminar, which will show students how to read their degree progress reports (DPR) and instructions on how to use the portal.

University 100 is a general education course intended to help freshman especially understand requirements in their field of study and learn about the campus resources available to them.

In the resolution, A.S. encourages the university to host a seminar targeting the portal and the DPR specifically to help students graduate in a timely manner and have a positive college experience.

The second resolution approved recognizes the work and efforts of Dr. Steven Oppenheimer, a CSUN biology professor, for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

Also tabled for May 25 are revisions to the budget language and standing rules.

Pacheco said he amended the standing rules to include more accountability for the A.S. president.

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  • public schools in new-york

    I hereby call on the self-important members of the A.S. Senate (and the Los Angeles City Council) to stand up for their principles and put their money where their mouths are. It’s time for the A.S. to call on CSUN to cease “doing business” with the federal government. And yes, that means no longer accepting federal grants, student aid and educational funding.

    If the Arizona law is “really disgusting” as McCormack says then certainly the long-standing U.S. immigration law is even more so. Don’t take my word for it; read the related laws for yourself. Arizona officers must have “reasonable suspicion” whereas U.S. officers must merely “believe.”

    INA: ACT 287 – POWERS OF IMMIGRATION OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

    Sec. 287. [8 U.S.C. 1357]

    (a) Any officer or employee of the Service authorized under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General shall have power without warrant-

    (1) to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to be or to remain in the United States;

    (2) to arrest any alien who in his presence or view is entering or attempting to enter the United States in violation of any law or regulation made in pursuance of law regulating the admission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, or to arrest any alien in the United States, if he has reason to believe that the alien so arrested is in the United States in violation of any such law or regulation and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest, but the alien arrested shall be taken without unnecessary delay for examination before an officer of the Service having authority to examine aliens as to their right to enter or remain in the United States;

    INA: ACT 264 – FORMS AND PROCEDURE

    Sec. 264. [8 U.S.C. 1304]

    (a) The Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly are authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration of aliens under section 261 of this title, and the Attorney General is authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration and fingerprinting of aliens under section 262 of this title. Such forms shall contain inquiries with respect to (1) the date and place of entry of the alien into the United States; (2) activities in which he has been and intends to be en

  • Armando Diaz

    Let’s say I break into your house

    A lady wrote the best letter in the Editorials In ages!!! It explains things better than all The baloney you hear on TV.

    Her point:

    Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration.

    Certain people are angry that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely. Let me see if I correctly understand
    the thinking behind these protests:

    Let’s say I break into your house.
    Let’s say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave.
    But I say, ‘No! I like it here.
    It’s better than my house. I’ve made all the beds and washed the
    Dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors. I’ve Done all the things you don’t Like to do. I’m hard-working And honest
    .

    According to the protesters:
    You are Required to let me stay in your house
    You are Required to feed me
    You are Required to add me to your family’s insurance plan
    You are Required to Educate my kids
    You are Required to Provide other benefits to me & to my family

    If you try to call the police or force me out,
    I will call my friends who will picket your House carrying signs that proclaim my RIGHT to be there.

    It’s only fair, after all, because you have
    A nicer house than I do, and I’m just
    Trying to better myself. I’m a hard-working
    And honest, person, except for well,
    You know, I did break into your house
    And what a deal it is for me!!!

    I live in your house, contributing only a
    Fraction of the cost of my keep, and
    There is nothing you can do about it
    Without being accused of cold,

    uncaring, selfish, prejudiced, and
    Bigoted behavior.

    Oh yeah, I DEMAND that you learn
    MY LANGUAGE!!! so you can
    Communicate with me.

    Why can ‘t people see how ridiculous
    This is?! Only in America .
    If you agree, pass it on (in English)

    If not blow it off………
    Along with your future Social Security
    Funds, and a lot of other things.

  • David

    I hereby call on the self-important members of the A.S. Senate (and the Los Angeles City Council) to stand up for their principles and put their money where their mouths are. It’s time for the A.S. to call on CSUN to cease “doing business” with the federal government. And yes, that means no longer accepting federal grants, student aid and educational funding.

    If the Arizona law is “really disgusting” as McCormack says then certainly the long-standing U.S. immigration law is even more so. Don’t take my word for it; read the related laws for yourself. Arizona officers must have “reasonable suspicion” whereas U.S. officers must merely “believe.”

    INA: ACT 287 – POWERS OF IMMIGRATION OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

    Sec. 287. [8 U.S.C. 1357]

    (a) Any officer or employee of the Service authorized under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General shall have power without warrant-

    (1) to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to be or to remain in the United States;

    (2) to arrest any alien who in his presence or view is entering or attempting to enter the United States in violation of any law or regulation made in pursuance of law regulating the admission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, or to arrest any alien in the United States, if he has reason to believe that the alien so arrested is in the United States in violation of any such law or regulation and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest, but the alien arrested shall be taken without unnecessary delay for examination before an officer of the Service having authority to examine aliens as to their right to enter or remain in the United States;

    INA: ACT 264 – FORMS AND PROCEDURE

    Sec. 264. [8 U.S.C. 1304]

    (a) The Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly are authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration of aliens under section 261 of this title, and the Attorney General is authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration and fingerprinting of aliens under section 262 of this title. Such forms shall contain inquiries with respect to (1) the date and place of entry of the alien into the United States; (2) activities in which he has been and intends to be engaged; (3) the length of time he expects to remain in the United States; (4) the police and criminal record, if any, of such alien; and (5) such additional matters as may be prescribed.

    (b) All registration and fingerprint records made under the provisions of this title shall be confidential, and shall be made available only (1) pursuant to section 287(f)(2), and (2) to such persons or agencies as may be designated by the Attorney General.

    (c) Every person required to apply for the registration of himself or another under this title shall submit under oath the information required for such registration. Any person authorized under regulations issued by the Attorney General to register aliens under this title shall be authorized to administer oaths for such purpose.

    (d) Every alien in the United States who has been registered and fingerprinted under the provisions of the Alien Registration Act, 1940, or under the provisions of this Act shall be issued a certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card in such form and manner and at such time as shall be prescribed under regulations issued by the Attorney General.

    (e) Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him pursuant to subsection (d). Any alien who fails to comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction for each offense be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.