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Immigration law

Jul 11, 2011

Group’s bid to be part of immigration case denied

A federal judge rejected a request by a volunteer border-watch group to become a party in the federal government's challenge to Arizona's immigration enforcement law.

May 26, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Arizona employer sanctions law

The Supreme Court has sustained Arizona's law that penalizes businesses for hiring workers who are in the United States illegally, rejecting arguments that states have no role in immigration matters.

May 5, 2011

Donations for defending SB1070 top $3.7M

Arizona continues to receive donations to pay for defending the state's SB1070 illegal immigration law, but no longer at a gushing flow.

Apr 11, 2011

Court won’t lift stay on SB1070

A federal appeals court is refusing to lift a stay blocking major parts of a tough Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants from taking effect.

Dec 8, 2010

US legislative group holding conference in Phoenix

Legislators from across the country are gathering in Arizona for a national conference that includes discussions on such issues as state budgets, immigration laws, job-creation strategies and redistricting.

Nov 1, 2010

Appeals court hints at tossing part of Arizona law

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over Arizona's request to enforce its controversial new immigration law.

Jul 8, 2010

$500K donated to defend immigration law

Donations to a special fund that Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer established to help pay for the state's legal defense of its immigration enforcement law now total roughly $500,000.

May 24, 2010

Mexican senators to listen, not protest in Arizona

A delegation of Mexican senators plans to go to Arizona to listen to opinions about the U.S. state's immigration law, but it will not take part in any protests against the controversial measure.

May 10, 2010

S1070 referendum called off

A referendum that would've put S1070 on the ballot has been called over concerns that organizers would not have had enough time to mount an effective campaign against the popular new illegal immigration law.

May 7, 2010

Shameful shades of laws in Arizona

Arizona's immigration law authorizes police to demand to see "an alien registration document" – a green card, passport or state driver's license - for anyone police suspect of being in the country illegally.

May 5, 2010

Boston to boycott Arizona

The Boston City Council has approved a resolution calling for the city to pull investments from Arizona in protest over the state's recently passed immigration law.

Apr 27, 2010

Mexico issues travel alert over new Arizona law

Mexico's government is warning its citizens about travel to Arizona because of a tough new immigration law there.

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