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S1070 ruling: Everyone wins?
While some critics rejoiced, supporters of S1070 also claimed victory, pointing out that what they see as the law’s “heart and soul” has been upheld: the provision that requires law enforcers to inquire about people’s legal status if there is a suspicion that they are not in the country legally.
Motion targets another challenge to Arizona law
Lawyers for Gov. Jan Brewer are asking a federal judge to dismiss one of the five pending lawsuits challenging the state's controversial law targeting illegal immigration.
Upstart sheriff rides immigration law to national fame
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has been on the job less than two years, but he's already emerging as a leading border security hawk and a rising star in the Republican Party.
Feds oppose Pearce’s bid to join appeal of new law
The U.S. Justice Department doesn't want the author of Arizona's new immigration law to be a party in the state's appeal of a ruling that put parts of the law on hold.
Architect of SB1070 insists immigration law will survive appeals
If the pen is mightier than the sword, then Kris Kobach has been cutting a wide swath around the nation.
Are we on the same page?
Blogs are great. Free of traditional journalism neutrality, or at least attempts for neutrality. More room for humor, gripes, knee-jerk reactions, and all the other ingredients that make writing more compelling to read than run-of-the-mill reporting.
Colorado GOP in Arizona to talk immigration
Colorado Republicans say they want to introduce a bill next year that will crack down on illegal immigration and they're looking to Arizona lawmakers for advice.
Arizona legislature shelves idea of changing immigration law
Arizona legislators are setting aside Gov. Jan Brewer's suggestion that lawmakers consider changing parts of the state's controversial immigration law.
Colorado GOP wants immigration law like Arizona’s
Colorado Republican lawmakers who want to copy Arizona's divisive immigration law sent a delegation to Phoenix Tuesday to get pointers on how to proceed.
Arpaio to speak at Indiana GOP events
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, known for his efforts against illegal immigrants, will be speaking at three Republican Party fundraising events around Indiana this week.
Group urges Selig to move 2011 All-Star Game
Sunday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals was briefly interrupted by protesters urging commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration legislation.
New immigration law, economy means less for day laborers
Just a few years ago, when the economy was booming, the area around the Home Depot on Thomas Road and 36th Street in east Phoenix was packed with a couple of hundred men congregating on sidewalks and street corners soliciting work as day laborers.
