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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.
Groups file another challenge to immigration law
Another lawsuit challenging Arizona's law targeting illegal immigration is being filed Monday.
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.
Romley promises plan to confront immigration
Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley is developing a new plan for confronting illegal immigration and plans to release details of his approach in the coming weeks.
Tucson City Council suing over immigration law
The Tucson City Council has voted to sue Arizona and try to overturn its new immigration law.
Dems hit Pearce over e-mail on immigrant law
House and Senate Dems got their hands on an email they said backs their claim that the motivation behind the state's new anti-illegal immigration bill is racism.
Last-minute changes to S1070 broaden enforcement power
While supporters of Arizona’s immigration law have said repeatedly that it will allow police officers to check the immigration status of people during the enforcement of other crimes, the law actually gives police much broader enforcement power, according to legal experts and representatives of the law enforcement community.
Capitol Police report few incidents during immigration protests
Recycled film clips playing on CNN and Fox News might lead viewers outside of downtown Phoenix to believe the state Capitol has been under siege the previous two weeks by people protesting the signing of a controversial illegal immigration enforcement measure.
Patchwork changes to immigration law came in waning hours of session
Rep. Russ Jones and Sen. Russell Pearce, sponsor of S1070, negotiated 11th-hour changes to Arizona’s strict new immigration law. Key changes were made to Jones’ trailer bill, H2162, that clarified the definition of “lawful conduct” and prescribed guidelines for law enforcement. But not everyone is pleased with the amendments.
Activists call on Obama to fight AZ immigrant law
Civil rights activists called on President Barack Obama to fight a tough new Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants Sunday, promising to march in the streets and invite arrest by refusing to comply if the measure goes into effect.
Law enforcement backs down after years of opposition
Whether due to the absence of Janet Napolitano or the diligence of Russell Pearce, several important factions of Arizona’s law enforcement community abandoned their resistance to the provisions included in S1070 and allowed it to coast through the Legislature.
Groups rally at State Capitol against bill making illegal immigration trespassing
Dozens of people rallying Wednesday at the State Capitol urged Gov. Jan Brewer to veto a bill that would require local law enforcement to assist in enforcing federal immigration law.
