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Legislature needs to authorize border-security force
I recently contacted the Arizona Legislature and requested that lawmakers start working toward authorization of an Arizona State Border Security Force.
‘Birth tourism’ a tiny portion of immigrant babies
When Ruth Garcia's twins are born in two months, they'll have all the rights of U.S. citizens. They and their six brothers and sisters will be able to vote, apply for federal student loans and even run for president.
Number of illegal immigrants in US now declining
The number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in two decades a�� decreasing by 8 percent since 2007, a new study finds. The reasons range from the sour economy to Mexican violence and increased U.S. enforcement that has made it harder to sneak across the border.
Donations to defend Ariz. immigration law top $2M
Gov. Jan Brewer's office says Arizona has received more than $2 million in donations to help pay for the legal defense of the state's controversial law targeting illegal immigration.
Judge dismisses second suit against SB1070
A federal judge dismissed the second of six suits filed against Arizona’s strict new immigration law, ruling that a Tucson police officer did not have standing to challenge SB1070.
National Guard troops begin AZ border deployment
The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to arrive Monday along parts of the Arizona border with Mexico.
Some seek Ariz.-style immigration law for Md.
Three Republican elected officials from Frederick County are seeking an Arizona-style immigration law for Maryland.
Christian ethics do not support illegal immigration
Recently a number of leading evangelicals announced plans to lobby Republican senators in Washington for “comprehensive immigration reform.”
Establishment vs. outsiders in primaries
It's the political establishment vs. the outsiders in Tuesday's primaries. And the establishment has the better odds.
Brewer faces Republican primary Tuesday
Gov. Jan Brewer faces a little-known moderate Tuesday in a Republican primary election contest that saw her prospects boosted by her signing of a controversial law targeting illegal immigration. Attorney General Terry Goddard was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
State requiring students to prove residency
Before students living in Lukeville on the Arizona border with Mexico can board a bus for school in Ajo, they must prove their U.S. citizenship.
Utah lawmaker airs Arizona-style immigration bill
A conservative Utah lawmaker vowed that his Arizona-style immigration bill could withstand a federal court challenge as he gave his bill its first public hearing Wednesday.
