Police chiefs voice concerns to Holder about immigration law
WASHINGTON - Arizona's new immigration law and similar proposals in other states would lead to an increase in crime, some police chiefs from around the country told Attorney General Eric Holder in an hourlong meeting May 26.
Holder fears ‘slippery slope’ of racial profiling
Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday he does not think Arizona's law cracking down on illegal immigrants is racially motivated but voiced concern that its enforcement could lead to racial profiling.
Latino rights group, ACLU, Gordon, feds consider S1070 challenges
There is no shortage of people preparing legal challenges to Arizona's new landmark illegal immigration law, with a Latino rights group, the ACLU, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and even the federal government contemplating lawsuits.
Holder: Agents will get new powers to fight drugs
WASHINGTON - U.S. immigration agents soon will get expanded powers to fight Mexican drug cartels, Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress on June 17.