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Oct 29, 2013

Immigration-reform advocates take appeal to an international stage

WASHINGTON – After months of pushing national leaders for action on immigration reform, advocates Monday took their appeal to an international stage, telling the Organization of American States that U.S. […]

Jun 21, 2012

Gov. Brewer asks appeals court to allow day labor rules to take effect

Lawyers for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer are asking an appeals court to rescind a ruling that prevents police from enforcing a little-known part of Arizona's immigration law.

Feb 29, 2012

Federal judge blocks day labor rules in Arizona immigration law

A federal judge blocked police in Arizona from enforcing a section of the state's 2010 immigration enforcement law that prohibited people from blocking traffic when they seek or offer day labor services on streets.

Feb 1, 2012

The president of Arizonification

As President Obama reflects on his trip to Arizona on Jan. 25, he has some soul searching to do. In recent months, the President has displayed a schizophrenic approach to immigration as he attempts to straddle impossible opposites.

Jan 10, 2012

Judge mulls arguments in AZ immigration law suit

A judge is considering arguments over whether to block enforcement of an element of Arizona's immigration enforcement law that was allowed to take effect.

Dec 15, 2011

Brewer defends day-labor restrictions in Ariz. law

Gov. Jan Brewer has asked a judge to dismiss a request by opponents of Arizona's immigration law to block enforcement of the law's ban on people blocking traffic when they seek or offer day-labor services on streets.

Nov 1, 2011

Groups seek to block Arizona’s day labor rules

Groups opposing Arizona's immigration enforcement law have asked a federal judge to put a stop to a section of the statute that bans the blocking of traffic when people seek or offer day-labor services on streets.

Aug 11, 2010

New immigration law, economy means less for day laborers

Just a few years ago, when the economy was booming, the area around the Home Depot on Thomas Road and 36th Street in east Phoenix was packed with a couple of hundred men congregating on sidewalks and street corners soliciting work as day laborers.

Apr 16, 2010

Sweeping immigration bill headed for Senate OK

A bill that would significantly ratchet up local law enforcement’s ability to pursue illegal immigrants moved forward last week amid exultation, protest and deal-making.

Jan 20, 2010

Panel OKs mandatory residency checks, ban on day labor  

A Senate committee approved a bill on Jan. 20 that would force law enforcement officials across the state to check the residency status of people with whom they come in contact, penalize activities such as seeking day labor, and allow residents to sue local governments that provide sanctuary to illegal immigrants.

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