Feds vs. AZ: Is a second lawsuit coming?
Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government might file a second lawsuit to block Arizona's tough immigration law. Would that be overkill?

Despite having already filed one lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona's controversial immigration law, Attorney General Eric Holder isn't ruling out a second one. In an interview with CBS News' Bob Schiffer, Holder said that if the law — which... More
Is suing Arizona the right call?
The Justice Department's lawsuit has stirred up already strong feelings about Arizona's immigration law. Was there a better way?

The Obama Administration finally filed suit against Arizona, seeking to block the July 29 implementation of the state's controversial immigration law. The Justice Department argues that only the federal government can set and enforce immigration policy, and that... More
Obama vs. Arizona's 'ill-conceived' immigration law
The president wants immigration reform, and says Arizona has taken a step in the wrong direction. Is the state's new law really "ill-conceived" and "unenforceable"?

President Obama gave his first big speech on immigration Thursday, laying out his case for bipartisan immigration reform and calling out Republicans for uniformly opposing an initiative some of them supported when it was proposed by President Bush. In lieu of a... More
Arizona's next target: 'Anchor babies'
Is a newly-proposed Arizona immigration bill, aimed at denying citizenship to children born to illegal immigrants, unconstitutional?

In an attempt to broaden Arizona's controversial crackdown on illegal immigration, state lawmakers are working on a new bill to deny citizenship to "anchor babies" — children born to illegal immigrants on U.S. soil. The bill faces a huge hurdle in the Constitution... More
Should Obama challenge Arizona's immigration law?
The Justice Department is weighing a legal challenge to the still nationally popular show-me-your-papers law. Is that a good idea?

The Obama administration is on the fence about whether to mount a legal challenge to Arizona's controversial new immigration law. Meanwhile, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer says she's pulled her Attorney General Terry Goddard, a Democrat, off the case as the state... More
Will Arizona's immigration law boost crime?
Police chiefs warn it will. Several Arizona sheriffs disagree. Who's right?

Police chiefs from several of Arizona's largest cities say the state's tough new immigration law will help criminals — echoing a criticism expressed by Attorney General Eric Holder. Illegal immigrants who are crime victims or witnesses will be less likely... More
Palin's 'know-nothing' immigration solution
Ex-governor and FOX News contributor Sarah Palin's suggestion that every border state should "emulate Arizona" is meeting with criticism

Sarah Palin has thrown her considerable political heft behind Arizona's controversial immigration reform twice in the past week — once on Saturday when she declared "we are all Arizonans now," and then again on FOX Business on Wednesday, when she urged "every... More
Arizona's 'outrageous' ban on 'ethnic studies'
Just weeks after its scandalous immigration bill, Arizona makes it illegal for school teachers to "advocate ethnic solidarity"

First came the state's radical, and some said discriminatory, new immigration bill. Now, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has banned the state's schools from teaching "ethnic studies" classes — courses that "advocate ethnic solidarity" instead of promoting community... More
Arizona's immigration law: Dividing the GOP
Some Republican leaders say Arizona has no choice but to crack down on illegal immigrants — others say there has to be a better way

In an unexpected turn, Arizona's tough new immigration law is dividing the Republican Party — while some GOP politicians insist the measure is necessary to curb illegal immigration, others worry that it could trample civil liberties. Here's how six prominent... More
Does Arizona's new immigration law go too far?
Arizona's controversial new anti-immigrant measure provoked a warning from the Mexican government. Have state politicians overreached?

After Arizona's new immigration bill was signed into law last Friday, Mexico has warned its own citizens that they may face a "negative political environment" if they venture across the border. The new law requires police to question anyone who they suspect might... More
Arizona's 'laughable' Birther bill
Arizona's state legislature wants Obama to produce his birth certificate before he seeks re-election in their state. Seriously?

The "birthers" are back. Arizona's House of Representatives voted this week to bar presidential candidates from the state's ballot unless they produce a U.S. birth certificate. The proposed law would force Obama to document his Hawaii birth when he runs for re... More
Arizona vs. illegal immigrants
A tough new law gives Arizona police broad powers to lock up illegal aliens. A sensible move, or an over-reaction?

The Arizona legislature has passed the nation's toughest law on illegal immigration, making it a crime to be in the state without proper papers. Immigrants who can't prove they're here legally could be arrested, fined $2,500, and jailed for up to six months. Opponents... More

































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