Supreme Court Immigration

I'm No Jimmy the Greek, But SB 1070 Likely to Be Left Toothless...

Ediberto Roman | Posted 05.04.2012

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Ediberto Roman

If section 2 of Arizona's immigration statute -- SB 1070 -- is upheld, which it very well may be if the justices vote along philosophical lines, then the racial profiling matter will have to be addressed in the political realm.

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Constitution Check: Can a State Close Its Borders Entirely to Undocumented Immigrants?

Lyle Denniston | Posted 05.01.2012

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Lyle Denniston

It may be that, when the Supreme Court rules on state power to monitor and restrict the activities of people who have entered the U.S. illegally and remain without permission, the Justices will give states additional authority. But it seems doubtful.

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Supreme Court Soaks Up The Limelight

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 04.27.2012

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, suddenly at the heart of presidential politics, is preparing what could be blockbuster rulings on health care an...

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SB 1070 and "The Real Americans"

Ediberto Roman | Posted 04.25.2012

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Ediberto Roman

Today, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear argument on the validity of the state of Arizona's effort to regulate immigration within its borders. Many observers view this case as among the most important of this century.

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Jan Brewer Slams Democrats For 'Political Stunt' On Immigration

The Huffington Post | Melissa Jeltsen | Posted 04.25.2012

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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) hit Senate Democrats on Fox News Tuesday morning, saying the plan to force a vote on legislation nullifying Arizona's cont...

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Mike Sacks

Supreme Court Appears To Favor Arizona On Controversial Immigration Law

HuffingtonPost.com | Mike Sacks | Posted 04.25.2012

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WASHINGTON -- A majority of the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning appeared sympathetic to Arizona's argument that the most controversial elements of ...

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High Court Taking Up Controversial Issue

AP | By MARK SHERMAN | Posted 04.26.2012

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WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is questioning Arizona's tough "show me your papers" law aimed at driving undocumented immigrants out of the state, am...

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SB 1070: How Do You Define American?

Jose Antonio Vargas | Posted 04.25.2012

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Jose Antonio Vargas

As one of the country's 12 million undocumented immigrants who call this country home, walking around Ellis Island was a deep, sobering experience. It was a reminder of why immigration must remain the purview of the federal government, not individual states like Arizona and Alabama.

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At Supreme Court, Arizona Leaves Affected Voices at Home: Q & A With Carlos Garcia, Puente Human Rights Advocate

Jeff Biggers | Posted 04.24.2012

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Jeff Biggers

"Life in Arizona for undocumented immigrants since SB 1070 passed is a combination of basic survival under a climate of hate and inspiring organizing that will one day turn hate to love."

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The U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide And So Will We

Eliseo Medina | Posted 04.21.2012

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Eliseo Medina

For two years, we have been living with the consequences of racial profiling state laws that violate our basic human and civil rights. But these mean-spirited laws that threaten the rights of citizens and immigrants will not be the last word.

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Will We Be a Cohesive Country of Laws or a Divided States?

Rev. Al Sharpton | Posted 03.09.2012

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Rev. Al Sharpton

Two cases set to be heard in the U.S. Supreme Court in the early part of this year will determine whether we are a cohesive country of laws or whether we are a divided states that would like to make up our own rules as we go along.

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Arizona Governor Asks Supreme Court To Review Controversial Immigration Law

AP | JACQUES BILLEAUD | Posted 11.08.2011

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PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer filed an appeal Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that put on hold key parts of the s...

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Supreme Court Orders Re-Examination Of Pennsylvania Town's Immigration Law

AP | MICHAEL RUBINKAM | Posted 08.06.2011

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania city will get another chance to defend its never-enforced illegal immigration law after the Supreme Court on Mon...

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Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Arizona Immigration Law

AP | BOB CHRISTIE and MARK SHERMAN | Posted 07.26.2011

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PHOENIX — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an Arizona law that penalizes businesses for hiring workers in the country illegally, buoying the...

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Arizona Immigration Law Arguments On Employer Sanctions To Be Heard By Supreme Court

AP | JACQUES BILLEAUD and MARK SHERMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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PHOENIX — The impassioned debate over the nation's immigration policy takes center stage at the Supreme Court Wednesday in a dispute over an Ari...

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