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Mexico issues travel alert over new Arizona law
Mexico's government is warning its citizens about travel to Arizona because of a tough new immigration law there.
Arizona pushes Congress into immigration minefield
Backed into a corner by Arizona's tough new immigration law, Democrats and Republicans alike find themselves grappling with a volatile issue neither party wanted to fight over just before important midterm congressional elections.
Hayworth submits signatures, challenges McCain
Former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth turned in more than 11,000 signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State's Office on April 26, putting an official stamp on his challenge to Sen. John McCain.
Pearce pushed, prodded and pandered to pass his ‘legacy bill’
Pearce, a veteran lawmaker who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, had a lot of tools at his disposal to ratchet up the pressure on people to support his bill, but none was more powerful than public opinion.
Chained Capitol protesters freed – then arrested
Nine Arizona State University students were arrested today as a crowd of about 100 people gathered at the Capitol to protest a polarizing anti-illegal-immigration bill, which is now just Gov. Jan Brewer's signature away from becoming state law.
Arizona Legislature passes multi-pronged immigration bill
In the final moments before passing a sweeping immigration overhaul, Sen. Russell Pearce, a Republican from Mesa, made some predictions about his bill, S1070. "We'll have less crime. We'll have lower taxes. We'll have safer neighborhoods. We'll have shorter lines in the emergency rooms. We'll have smaller classrooms," the Mesa Republican said on the Senate floor on April 19.
Pearce’s controversial immigration enforcement bill morphs again
As the Arizona Legislature inches closer to passing Sen. Russell Pearce's immigration bill, some lawmakers want a couple more changes before it receives final approval.
Sweeping immigration bill passes House; draws protests
Those opposing Sen. Russell Pearce's immigration crackdown bill listed their concerns April 13 on the Capitol lawn, just hours before the House is slated to debate and vote on the bill. The Arizona Interfaith Network, a group of local clergy, and the Arizona Employers for Immigration Reform (AZEIR) pointed out the problems they saw in the bill, highlighting the precarious position this puts law[...]
Don’t rush a bad immigration bill
Every now and then a crisis emerges in which our response clearly displays what kind of people we are. Whether it is natural disaster or a man-made political crisis, our reaction sends an important message to others about our values, our sense of responsibility and how we solve problems.
Bill to make illegal immigrants trespassers stalls in House
A sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would require police officers to enforce federal immigration laws and make all illegal immigrants criminal trespassers was slated to be voted on in the House today, but the effort stalled when Republican support started to slip.
Sanctuary cities bill brings protestors to Capitol
Nearly 100 people demonstrated in front of the Executive Tower today to advocate both for and against a bill that would alter laws related to illegal immigration.
Bill S1070, which has passed the Senate and is ready for debate in the House, would prohibit state and local governments from enacting policies that would conflict with federal immigration laws.
Senate OKs bill to prohibit ‘sanctuary cities’
The Senate on Feb. 15 passed a bill that makes major changes to the way Arizona and its cities deal with illegal immigration.
