"catch an illegal immigrant" contest backfires

A recent attempt by a campus club, the Young Conservatives of Texas, to generate discussion about the issue of undocumented immigration was called off after UT Austin administrators stated that it would violate the school's "honor code." However, publicity about the contest did spark a counter demonstration on campus, which included a pro-immigrant statement by actress America Ferrera (see this newstory for information relevant to the organization's rationale for the event and reasons for cancelling it).   

Patriots for Self-Deportation

If you suspect that one or more of your ancestors, near or far, immigrated to the U.S. without going through the legal process, take heed of Patriots for Self-Deportation.  This organization is dedicated to facilitating your voluntary exit from the U.S.  For an example of the flap it has generated at the local level, see this recent article by Ayala in the San Antonio Express-News.  PFSD is the brainchild of the Yes Lab.