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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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John McCain Blames Arizona Wildfires on Undocumented Immigrants

By Fox News Latino | 06/20/2011 - 13:15 | 2 Comments

Senator John McCain created a firestorm over the weekend when he blamed the out-of-control wildfires in Arizona on undocumented immigrants.

When asked how to explain and fix the wildfires, McCain injected the polarizing issue of immigration into the wildfire crisis.

"We are concerned about, particularly areas down on the border, where there is...

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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TSA Report: Newark Officers Racially Profiled Latinos

By Adriana Rivera | 06/16/2011 - 09:00 | 0 Comments

Latinos are being targeted by the TSA and other airport security at Newark Liberty International Airport.

According to New Jersey’s Star-Ledger newspaper, a recent TSA report stated, “Mexican and Dominican passengers were singled out for scrutiny of their travel documents as an easy way to drive up the number of referrals by Newark's (...

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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...

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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Sonia Sotomayor: "I Was Offended" During Confirmation Hearings

By Mariela Rosario | 03/14/2011 - 12:15 | 0 Comments

During a revealing interview at Northwestern University School of Law last week, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor admitted that she felt...

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