Georgia state lawmakers said this week they are looking to Arizona for ideas as they seek to crack down on illegal immigration here. Continue »
Prison companies like this one had a plan — a new business model to lock up illegal immigrants. And the plan became Arizona's immigration law. Continue »
If you thought Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070, was controversial, keep reading. Republican State Legislator (FL), William Snyder (pictured at right, to the left), has proposed a new immigration bill for his state, modeled after the infamous Arizona law that has people all over the country in a tizzy over... Continue »
U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton ruled this week not to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges the Constitutionality of the controversial Arizona SB 1070 immigration law. The motion to dismiss was brought forward by Gov. Jan Brewer, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu. Continue »
A federal judge is allowing to proceed a lawsuit by nonprofits and the American Civil Liberties Union challenging the constitutionality of Arizona's controversial immigration law. Continue »
Hispanic civil rights and civic participation organizations are hoping outrage over "anti-immigrant" rhetoric and the uptick in laws targeting illegal immigrants will counter apathy in the electorate. Continue »
There's a new sheriff dominating Arizona's airwaves. Seemingly overnight, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu went from a local lawman to a national figure. Continue »
Hollywood star Jessica Alba has slammed the new Arizona state immigration rules, branding the legislation "a very racist, foolish law". Continue »
According to Chief Judge Theodor McKee: "It is … not our job to sit in judgment of whether state and local frustration about federal immigration policy is warranted. We are, however, required to intervene when states and localities directly undermine the federal objectives embodied in statutes enacted by Congress." Continue »
Straight from the "Wild Wild Southwest," you won't want to miss this satirical look at the "Worst of Jan Brewer." After getting her head handed to her in a debate this week, Gov. Jan Brewer (R-AZ) has become prime fodder for late night comedians and political satirists. Continue »