SB1070

Judge Rules SB 1070 Can Move Forward

Howard Fischer — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:28:46 +0000

A federal judge cleared the way today for the state to start enforcing the most sweeping provision of its 2010 immigration law.

Civil Rights Groups Take SB1070 to Court Again

Howard Fischer — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:44:31 +0000

A federal judge this morning questioned a bid by civil rights groups to get her to again block the state from enforcing a key provision of a 2010 law aimed at illegal immigrants.

Arpaio Discrimination Trial To Conclude Thursday

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:17:17 +0000

A class action lawsuit that goes to trial in Phoenix on July 19 will bring more attention to the tactics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

The Arizona sheriff has been vocal that cracking down on illegal immigrants is among his top priorities. Plaintiffs claim Arpaio and his deputies discriminate against Latinos.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Tactics Go On Trial

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:33:17 +0000

A class action lawsuit that goes to trial in Phoenix today will bring more attention to the tactics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

The Arizona sheriff has been vocal that cracking down on illegal immigrants is among his top priorities. Plaintiffs claim Arpaio and his deputies discriminate against Latinos.

Federal Judge Recognizes Another Challenge to SB 1070

Howard Fischer — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:51:45 +0000

A federal judge has set the stage for another challenge to the state's immigration law.

Supreme Court Hears AZ Anti-Immigration Law

Associated Press — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:06:18 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court justices strongly suggested Wednesday that they are ready to allow Arizona to enforce part of a controversial state law requiring police officers to check the immigration status of people they think are in the country illegally.

US Senate Holds Hearing on AZ Immigration Law

Howard Fischer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Senate Judiciary subcommittee took a closer look at Arizona's SB 1070. The law is designed to give police more power to detain and arrest those not in thge country legally. Schumer contends -- as does the Department of Justice -- that states can enforce immigration laws only with federal permission.

After SB 1070, Some Migrants In Arizona Self-Deport

Peter O'Dowd — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000

A federal judge stopped the most controversial parts of Arizona's 2010 immigration law from going into effect. But supporters say that hasn't prevented the law from achieving one of its stated goals: Thousands of people who were living in Arizona illegally have left.

Jossie is one of them.

"A lot of time when the police was driving behind me, start shaking my body, stop breathing," says the mother of two teenagers, who now lives in Albuquerque, N.M.

Federal Judge Blocks Provision of SB1070

Howard Fischer — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:04:40 +0000

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the state from enforcing provisions of its controversial 2010 immigration law aimed at day laborers.