Immigration Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The epicenter of the fight over the nation’s patchwork of immigration laws is not Arizona, which shares a border with Mexico and became a common site for boycotts. Nor was it any of the four states that were … Continue reading →

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — On Sept. 27, a Mexican national by the name of Manuel Hernandez was driving through Warrior, a small city north of Birmingham. Warrior police detective George Billits said he stopped Hernandez for driving 60 mph in a … Continue reading →

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday backed a controversial new law in Alabama targeting illegal immigrants and praised state leaders for passing it. Brewer’s state was the first of several to pass sweeping laws meant to …

Around 100 people protesting Arizona-style immigration laws met members of the local legislative delegation for a meeting in Bradenton. The Bradenton Herald reported the sign-carrying protesters gathered downtown Thursday across the street from …

Alabama’s controversial immigration law will undoubtedly be decided by the courts. A federal judge and appeals court have already weighed in, blocking parts of the law, including provisions that would allow school officials to ask students …

Health officials fear Alabama’s tough new law against illegal immigration could increase the risk of illnesses across the state because many Hispanic immigrants worried about arrest and deportation already have stopped seeking medical care at government …

The symbol of America’s welcoming immigration policy was unveiled 125 years ago today and deserves a resounding salute. I think most of you are familiar with Emma Lazarus’ famous poem “The New Colossus” that was written in 1883 and placed … Continue reading →

President Obama’s administration is reviewing South Carolina’s immigration law, but it was unclear Wednesday if federal officials will mount a legal challenge similar to those undertaken in other states. U.S. Justice Department attorneys met …

Stephen Colbert was roundly criticized by politicos last year for his tongue-in-cheek congressional testimony on the plight of illegal farm workers, but now he’s getting to revel in his own prescience. After spending a day working on an upstate …

WASHINGTON — The government hasn’t offered to help Alabama put in place a strict immigration law that the Obama administration is challenging in court, Home land Security Secretary Jan- et Napolitano said Wednes- day. The administration has …