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Alabama urges court not to block immigration law

October 11, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Alabama asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to allow the state to enforce much of its strict law targeting illegal immigration, and state officials tried to clear up confusion over the crackdown among court officials and police.

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Immigration forum: Law will hurt everyone

July 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

SMYRNA – A pro-immigration group hosted a community meeting Thursday night, on the eve of a new state law targeting illegal immigrants that takes effect today. The Cobb Immigrant Alliance hosted a …

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On immigration, momentum shifts away from Arizona

March 6, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

A year after SB 1070 inspired a call for similar laws around the country, other states have failed to follow suit. Only Utah has passed a diluted version

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Arizona immigration law 2010: As SB1070 takes effect, Mexicans say ‘Adios, Arizona’

July 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Arizona immigration law targeting immigrants has already encouraged Mexicans to begin returning home, even as a US judge halted key portions of SB1070 from taking effect. The Mexico government is boosting legal services in Arizona, and shelters in Sonora state are preparing for an influx.

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Arizona governor bypasses AG on immigration suits

May 31, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona has pushed aside Attorney General Terry Goddard and will rely on other lawyers to defend the state against lawsuits challenging its controversial law targeting illegal immigration, according to a statement.

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LA OKs Arizona boycott over tough immigration law

May 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The City Council voted Wednesday to boycott Arizona businesses, making Los Angeles the largest city to take such action to protest the state’s tough new law targeting illegal immigration.

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LA approves Arizona boycott over immigration law

May 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Los Angeles on Wednesday became the largest city yet to boycott Arizona over its tough new law targeting illegal immigration in a move that likely will affect some $8 million in contracts with the state.

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Foes promise fight on Ariz. immigration law

April 24, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

At least two advocacy groups are preparing legal challenges to Arizona’s tough new law targeting illegal immigration. Mexico warns that the law could affect cross-border relations.

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Advocates vow challenges to Ariz. immigration law

April 24, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Arizona’s governor vows the state’s tough new law targeting illegal immigration will be implemented with no tolerance for racial profiling, but at least two advocacy groups were preparing legal challenges and Mexico has warned that the law could affect cross-border relations.

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