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Georgia High School To Have Its First Racially Integrated Prom - Ever

By Samantha Leal | 04/04/2013 - 09:42 | 0 Comments

It is 2013, right? Sorry, we're just a little confused as news broke that students at Wilcox County High in Rochelle, Georgia, are trying to plan the first racially integrated prom in the school's history. Yes, you read that right. The high school, located about two hours outside of Atlanta, has white and black students learning in the same classroom, but have segregated...

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Young Latino Shot and Killed By Georgia Man After Accidentally Pulling Into His Driveway

By Kamren Curiel | 01/30/2013 - 12:02 | 0 Comments

Imagine pulling into the wrong driveway and the owner running out of the house screaming with a gun in his hand. That's what happened to Colombia-born Rodrigo Diaz, 22, except he didn't live to talk about it. Upon rolling down his window to apologize, the owner of the house shot him in the head.

Phillip Sailors, 69, was arrested when...

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Feds: Brazilian Teen Injured in Florida Pileup Won't be Deported
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Feds: Brazilian Teen Injured in Florida Pileup Won't be Deported

By Jill Pankow | 02/02/2012 - 13:40 | 0 Comments

Lidiane Carmo, the 15-year-old illegal immigrant and sole survivor of a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday has been reassured that she will not be deported.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Miss Lidiane Carmo as she deals with the tragic loss of her family,” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Barbara...

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Parts of Georgia's New Immigration Laws Go Into Effect
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Parts of Georgia's New Immigration Laws Go Into Effect

By Fox News Latino | 07/05/2011 - 11:31 | 0 Comments

A new law targeting undocumented immigrants has gone into effect in Georgia, though some of the most controversial parts are on hold after a federal judge blocked them pending further review of the measure's constitutionality.

At the moment, the law is going into the effect amid a lot of confusion.

State Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City...

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Georgia Judge Hears Arguments on Immigration Debate

By Fox News Latino | 06/21/2011 - 10:00 | 1 Comment

Two sides of a closely watched immigration debate in Georgia were presented on Monday to a federal judge, who said he would not make an immediate ruling.

Carlos Santana Speaks Out Against Immigration Laws in Arizona, Georgia...

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Georgia Governor Suggests Farmers Hire Ex-Cons Instead of Immigrants
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Georgia Governor Suggests Farmers Hire Ex-Cons Instead of Immigrants

By Mariela Rosario | 06/16/2011 - 14:33 | 1 Comment

After local farmers in Georgia complained of the effect the harsh crackdown on immigration was having on their business, Governor Nathan Deal offered a controversial solution: Hire people on probation to work the fields instead of undocumented immigrants.

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Carlos Santana Speaks Out Against Immigration Laws in Arizona, Georgia

By Johanna Ferreira | 05/17/2011 - 16:18 | 2 Comments

On Sunday, legendary guitar God Carlos Santana was given the Beacon of Change award before the Atlanta Braves played their fifth annual Civil Rights Game.

Santana used the opportunity to stand up for...

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Georgia Lawmakers Pass Arizona-Style Immigration Law

Georgia Lawmakers Pass Arizona-Style Immigration Law

By Irasema Romero | 04/15/2011 - 15:37 | 0 Comments

In the final day of the legislative session, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that if signed by Republican Governor Nathan Deal may become one of the toughest anti-immigration measures imposed by a state.  

Similar to last year’s Arizona law, the HB87 would allow enforcement officials to verify immigration status of certain investigation suspects. CNN.com also...

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