Legal experts: Injunction likely to withstand challenges
Constitutional experts and immigration attorneys said it’s impossible to predict how the 9th Circuit will react to Arizona's appeal of Judge Susan Bolton's injunction on S1070. But Bolton’s 36-page order bolstered her reputation as a judge who puts a great deal of thought into her decisions, and the detailed analysis she gave for why she blocked portions of S1070 was an ominous sign for the la[...]
Capitol Times editor Matt Bunk discusses the recent immigration lawsuit ruling
Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor Matt Bunk talks about the implications of the ruling Wednesday that blocked parts of Arizona's new immigration law, and what Gov. Brewer will likely do to appeal the decision.
Arizona preparing appeal of immigration ruling
Arizona is preparing to ask an appeals court to lift a judge's ruling that put most of the state's immigration law on hold in a key first-round victory for the federal government in a fight that may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Immigration protest at Capitol turns into celebration
By Griselda Nevarez, Arizona Capitol Times What was intended to be a protest outside the Capitol against the implementation of S1070 turned out to be a celebration after U.S. District... […]
Arpaio still planning illegal immigration sweep July 29
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he is still planning a sweep July 29 despite Judge Susan Bolton’s decision to halt the most significant parts of S1070. Arpaio said he’s still going... […]
S1070: what’s blocked, what’s not
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton on July 28 temporarily suspended major portions of Arizona's new immigration law. Here’s a breakdown of the provisions of S1070 that are blocked, and which parts will take effect July 29.
Judge stops major parts of S1070 from taking effect
Opponents of S1070 are viewing a federal judge’s injunction as a death knell for the state’s strict illegal immigration law. Supporters of the law, meanwhile, are hoping U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton’s ruling will be overturned as it works its way through the appeals process.
RELATED: Arizona helped deport thousands without new law
Without the benefit of their state's strict new immigration law, officers from a single Arizona county helped deport more than 26,000 immigrants from the U.S. through a federal-local partnership program that has been roundly criticized as fraught with problems.
Jul 28, 2010
Arpaio: I’ll jail immigration protestersThe sheriff of the most populous county in Arizona says he's "not going to put up with any civil disobedience" when the state's new immigration law takes effect.
Jul 28, 2010
Feds oppose merger of immigration challengesLawyers for the U.S. Justice Department oppose a request to merge their challenge to the new Arizona immigration law with a lawsuit by a police officer who also is seeking to overturn the law.
Jul 27, 2010
Brewer seeks dismissal of feds’ challenge to lawAttorneys for Gov. Jan Brewer have asked a judge to throw out the U.S. Justice Department's challenge to Arizona's new immigration law.
Jul 21, 2010
Brewer responds to Justice Department challengeGov. Jan Brewer has filed a response in federal court to a Justice Department challenge of Arizona's tough new immigration law. You don't have credit card details available. You will be redirected to update payment method page. Click OK to continue. |