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Capitol Quotes: Feb. 25, 2010
a�?They might buy us our plane ticket out of the state.a�? a�� Rep. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, discussing how the Republicans would react if the Democrats in the House ever decided to leave the state to avoid a vote, as the Democratic senators in Wisconsin did over an anti-union bill.
Phoenix activist Sal Reza arrested at State Capitol
Phoenix human rights activist Salvador Reza has been arrested and accused of trespassing at the State Capitol.
Latest Ariz. immigration bills have tougher path
Fatigue with the illegal immigration issue could stand in the way of new legislation being considered by Arizona lawmakers, including a sweeping bill championed by the same senator whose law last year prompted nationwide protests.
Ariz. Senate committee to mull 3 immigration bills
An Arizona legislative committee is set to consider a sweeping bill Tuesday that targets illegal immigrants in housing, public benefits and the workplace.
Critics: Pearce’s latest immigration bill worse than SB1070
A mere “cleanup” it is not.
That is critics’ response to the late introduction of an immigration bill authored by Senate President Russell Pearce.
Pearce drops “omnibus” immigration bill
Although he calls it a mere “clean-up bill,” Senate President Russell Pearce is pushing legislation to tighten immigration laws by denying illegal immigrants access to public benefits, from operating or titling vehicles to enrolling in community colleges.
Advocates hope new movie changes perspectives about immigration
For Cynthia, immigration reform would offer a chance for her son to become a citizen and have the same opportunities as others who live and work in the U.S.
Arizona sheriff plans his 19th immigration sweep
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he has plans to launch his 19th crime and immigration sweep somewhere in metropolitan Phoenix.
Top immigration officials to speak in Phoenix
Two of the nation's top immigration officials are set to speak Wednesday at a border security conference being held in Phoenix.
Lawmakers want to defend immigration law in court
The Arizona Legislature is asking a federal judge to let it become a party in the federal government's challenge to Arizona's controversial immigration enforcement law.
Ariz. may require hospitals to check citizenship
Arizona lawmakers are trying to widen the state's illegal immigration crackdown with a proposal to require hospitals to confirm whether patients are in the country legally.
Constitutional obstacle course: the challenges facing the birthright citizenship bill backers
Frustrated by the federal government's refusal to solve illegal immigration, some lawmakers want the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve who exactly is an American citizen.
In trying to define citizenship, birthright busters will have to navigate not only through the U.S. Supreme Court, but the U.S. Senate, other states and even their own caucus.
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