An interesting read from Julia Preston of the New York Times regarding allegations from Republican lawmakers that the Obama administration is attempting to enact “meaningful immigration reform absent legislative action” — that is, without the consent of the American people through a vote in Congress.
Just hours before the law was to take effect, Judge Susan Bolton of Federal District Court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the most controversial parts of Arizona’s immigration enforcement law that have re-ignited the national immigration debate.
Katie Couric talks to experts on both sides of the Arizona immigration law (SB 1070) that has ignited a firestorm of controversy as well as a federal lawsuit. She is joined by Christina Rodriguez, a Law Professor at NYU; Doris Meissner, a Senior Fellow at Migration Policy Institute and a former INS Commissioner; and Dan Stein, President of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
The United States v. Arizona
Drawing a Clear Line Between Federal and State Immigration Authority
As a follow up to President Obama's immigration speech last week, Kiran Chetry, Anchor of CNN's American Morning interviews Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, author of a new book, "A Country for All". Ramos comments on President Obama's speech and urges him to make comprehensive immigration reform a priority. Last week, President Obama called for securing the borders and paving the way for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants to become legal citizens.
This article really struck me about the impact of Arizona's tough, new immigration law. Although, they are all living and working in the US legally, they could be adversely impacted as the new law requires state and local law enforcement officials to inquire about immigration status during any lawful stop such as a minor traffic violation.
Is South Carolina about to pull an Arizona? Illegal immigration has become a hot topic around the nation and there's even discussion that South Carolina may pass a similar law to Arizona.
What You Need to Know About The New Law and How It Can Impact Your State
Given the firestorm of controversy surrounding Arizona's new immigration law (SB 1070), we are providing a copy of the law for your reference. Whichever side you take, it is important to read the law so that you can formulate an opinion based on the facts.
Nothing like one of the NBA's greatest coaches and most recognizable personalities adding a little fuel to the immigration embrolio. In fact, the timing couldn't be any better as "Los Suns" face Jackson's Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals.
