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Sanctuary Cities Provide Safe Haven for Undocumented Immigrants
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In the eyes of the federal government, Carlos is still an undocumented immigrant.
But four years ago, the city of New Haven, Conn., issued Carlos -- his real name has been changed at his request due to privacy concerns -- its own form of documentation: a municipal ID. The ID allowed him, for the first time, to open a bank account, apply for hospital services,...
Key Parts of Alabama Immigration Law Stand
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A federal judge refused to block key parts of Alabama's immigration law on Wednesday, which some call the nation's toughest, including a measure that requires immigration status checks of public school students.
U.S. District Judge Sharon Blackburn, appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush, wrote in her 115-page...
Farmers Oppose Bill That Forces E-Verification of Migrant Workers
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Farmers are strongly opposed to a new bill that would require them to verify the immigration status of their workers. According to The New York Times, the bill proposed by Representative Lamar Smith...
REPORT: Illegal Immigration from Mexico Drops Dramatically
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When Mexican census figures came in recently, officials discovered something unexpected: There were 4 million more people in the country than they thought. The reason? Something you rarely hear in heated immigration discussions in the United States: emigration to the U.S. has plummeted.
Parts of Georgia's New Immigration Laws Go Into Effect
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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...
John McCain Blames Arizona Wildfires on Undocumented Immigrants
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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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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
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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.
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