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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.
A broad view of the DOJ’s argument
The Department of Justice lawsuit, United States of America v. State of Arizona, argues the state doesn't have the right to wade into immigration law.
Arizona seeks dismissal of lawsuit over new law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's office has filed a motion to dismiss another lawsuit that seeks to overturn the state's new immigration law.
Immigration initiative campaign under new management
A fledging campaign to put an initiative measure on Arizona's ballot to repeal the state's new illegal immigration law remains alive but under new management.
Pearce’s contempt for immigration attorneys misplaced
In response to Sen. Russell Pearce’s claims in the Arizona Capitol Times (May 17, 2010, “Trespassing law may turn more illegal immigrations into citizens”) that immigration attorneys ‘tie up the system or play games” or “fabricate and exaggerate issues” in immigration court proceedings, he grossly exaggerates our ability to manipulate a well-established, yet arguably broken [...]
Supporters of immigration law to announce rally plans
A group of supporters of Arizona's tough new law cracking down on illegal immigration says it will announce plans for an upcoming rally.
Denver schools protest Arizona immigration law
Denver Public Schools officials say they are banning work-related travel to Arizona so employees are not scrutinized under a law requiring officers to ask people about their immigration status.
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.
Passing the buck: Local governments’ worst budget fears
Local government is usually the last place the Legislature looks to find extra money, but the state budget deficit has forced lawmakers to take desperate steps. This year and last, cities and counties have been forced to pay bills that historically have been the state's responsibility. During the past year, lawmakers have taken money that was intended to pay for local services, limited cities' [...]
