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Mexico’s Calderon criticizes state immigration law
Mexican President Felipe Calderon took his opposition to a new Arizona immigration law to Congress Thursday, saying it "ignores a reality that cannot be erased by decree."
Arpaio says Romley sank cases against immigrants
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says that the county's top prosecutor is erecting barriers to enforcing a 5-year-old state law prohibiting immigrant smuggling and thus caused cases against 32 illegal immigrants to collapse.
Romley’s immigration plan differs sharply from Thomas, Arpaio policies
Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley has taken a clear policy break from his predecessor when it comes to confronting illegal immigration. Romley on May 19 outlined a new plan that will shift the office's resources to focus on prosecuting criminal syndicates and drug cartels instead of undocumented immigrants.
Immigrant crossings into Arizona on the rise
The latest figures show that Arizona, which is about to put into effect the nation's toughest immigration law, also is the only border state where illegal crossings are on the rise.
Pasadena condemns Arizona immigration law
Pasadena, Calif., has passed a resolution condemning Arizona's tough new anti-illegal immigration law.
Lakers’ Phil Jackson comments on Arizona immigration law, triggers protest
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to criticize Arizona's new immigration law, triggering a backlash among activists who plan a protest outside Staples Center on Monday night.
AZ immigration law divides police across US
Arizona's tough new law cracking down on illegal immigration is dividing police across the nation, pitting officers against their chiefs and raising questions about its potential to damage efforts to fight crime in Hispanic communities.
Trespassing law may turn more illegal immigrants into citizens
Arizona’s new immigration law may have been aimed at deporting as many illegal immigrants as possible, but an ironic side effect will allow more undocumented residents to apply for temporary work visas and permanent U.S. citizenship, according to research by the Arizona Capitol Times.
Gov. Brewer wants panel to combat ‘mistruths’ on law
Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday formed a task force of tourism officials and business leaders to help the state's struggling tourism industry in the face of what she called "mistruths" about the state's controversial new law targeting illegal immigration.
Austin officials vote to boycott Arizona
The Austin City Council has voted to cut business and travel ties with Arizona to protest the state's new law targeting illegal immigrants.
AP-Univision Poll: Immigration splits Americans
Illegal immigrants are a boon, not a burden to the country, a resounding majority of Hispanics say, according to an Associated Press-Univision Poll that underscores sharp contrasts between the views of Hispanics and others. Most non-Hispanics say illegal immigrants are a drain on society.
McCain to hold town hall meetings this weekend
Arizona Sen. John McCain is holding town hall meetings in the West Valley this weekend.
