Feb 14, 2012
Opponents of Alabama's immigration law plan a rally outside the Alabama State House today to urge legislators to repeal it. The rally, organized by the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, will be followed by a lobbying day in which participants will aim to discuss their views of the law...
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Responding to objections raised by religious leaders, law enforcement and other groups, Alabama lawmakers say they plan to propose changes to the state's immigration law within two weeks.
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Feb 13, 2012
The Republican Party's embrace of anti-immigrant extremism was on full display this past weekend in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Among the loudest voices was none other than that of Kris Kobach, who is an endorser and advisor to Romney on immigration issues. Kobach is also the...
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Feb 10, 2012
As the Republican presidential race continues its unexpected twists and turns, Arizona has suddenly emerged as a critical state in the fight for the GOP nomination. The Grand Canyon State, along with Michigan, will host presidential primary elections on Feb. 28, and represent an opportunity for the Republican contenders...
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The front door is locked on this brown-and-cream mobile home, an aluminum outpost at the end of a pine-tree trailer park beyond Birmingham, Ala. But the back door flaps open in a winter wind. Inside are a bag of red beans, some pet food, and a pair of high...
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In Alabama this Valentine's Day? Help us take a stand against HB 56, Alabama's immigration law. The state legislature returns to session this week and we need to show them that there is NO love for HB 56 in Alabama.
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Opponents of Alabama's contested immigration law are asking local manufacturers of Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Hyundai cars to help them push for a total repeal of the law in the state's Republican-controlled legislature.
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Civil rights, labor and immigration activists say they are returning to Selma, Ala. next month to protest state laws they say will largely prevent black and Latino voters, the poor, students and the elderly from voting.
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Opponents of Alabama's law on illegal immigration are planning a Valentine's Day demonstration at the Statehouse in Montgomery. The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice is organizing a day of rallying and lobbying at the Legislature next Tuesday.
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The Justice Department is reviewing Georgia's tough new immigration law and is discussing it with businessmen and law enforcement officials here, but it has not decided to sue to block the statute like it has in four other states, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Tony West said Tuesday.
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