Capitol Times editor Matt Bunk: 2 more immigration suits hit court this week

Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor Matt Bunk discusses talks about the unfolding immigration lawsuits and what will likely transpire this week in court.

Immigration law hearing ends with no ruling

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton didn't rule on whether to block the law from taking effect July 29, or whether to dismiss the lawsuit, Thursday in the first major hearing on challenges to a strict new immigration law.

$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.

Feds to file lawsuit over Arizona immigration law

The U.S. Justice Department is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona’s new law targeting illegal immigrants, setting the stage for a clash between the federal government and state... […]

Clarification on S1070 to come today

Rep. John Kavanagh conceded during a panel discussion of S1070 last week that the law could impact people who have committed no crime, despite earlier promises by immigration hawks that the law will only be applied if another crime has been committed.

Goddard withdraws from S1070 defense, says Brewer is playing politics

Attorney General Terry Goddard withdrew as the state's attorney in its defense of S1070, saying Gov. Jan Brewer made it clear that she was unwilling to work with him for the benefit of the state.

Brewer furious over Clinton’s remark on immigration lawsuit

Gov. Jan Brewer is blasting the White House after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told an Ecuadorian reporter that the U.S. Department of Justice plans to bring a federal lawsuit against Arizona over the state’s new immigration law.

Brewer asks Goddard to “step aside” in S1070 lawsuits

Gov. Jan Brewer asked Attorney General Terry Goddard to "step aside" in his attempt to defend the state in lawsuits filed over S1070, and threatened legal action to remove him from the case if he did not go voluntarily.

Immigration law backers rally near Capitol

Several hundred people rallied near the state Capitol Saturday to show their support for the new Arizona law that's aimed at curtailing illegal immigration.

Clergy v. S1070

When religious groups speak out on public policy, many Arizona lawmakers listen closely - except when it comes to immigration issues.

Collaboration during the past few years between faith-based lobbyists and lawmakers who say religious doctrine is the core of their political ideology has led to new state laws restricting abortion, boosting enrollment in private schools and banning gay m[...]

Ariz. girl, women describe discrimination at Capitol Hill hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – Little Katherine Figueroa sat in a grand room inside a Capitol Hill building pleading through tears to members of Congress: “Please tell President Obama to stop putting... […]

Police board to distribute immigration training video by June 29

The state board charged with educating police agencies on how to enforce Arizona's strict new immigration law will distribute a training video by June 29, a month before the law goes into effect.