National Briefing | SOUTH: Alabama: Suit Fights Immigration Law

Civil rights groups filed a class-action lawsuit on Friday against a new state law that cracks down on illegal immigration, saying it would violate the constitutional rights of United States citizens.

Transfers Delay Release of Detainees, Report Finds

Human Rights Watch found that immigrants in federal detention centers were often transferred multiple times, far from their families and advocates, prolonging their time in custody.

A Crackdown on Employing Illegal Workers

The Obama administration has moved the focus on illegal immigration from workplace raids to indictments against people who hire unauthorized workers.

Illegal Workers: Court Upholds Faulting Hirers

A 5-to-3 ruling appeared to endorse vigorous state efforts to punish employers who intentionally hire illegal workers.

Smugglers Guide Illegal Immigrants With Cues via Cellphone

Some smugglers are keeping track of border patrols from afar and then texting advice to immigrants coming into the United States.

Arizona Senate Rejects 5 Bills On Immigration

Thursday’s votes were a marked departure from last year, when enactment of a tough local enforcement measure put the state at the heart of a fierce national debate over the issue.

State Legislatures Slow on Immigration Measures

States pledged to toughen up on illegal immigration, but none has passed a law that mirrors Arizona’s crackdown.

On Education: Dream Act Advocate Turns Failure Into Hope

The Dream Act would have given legal status and a chance for citizenship to people like Isabel Castillo, who hasn’t given up on trying to get it passed.

After a False Dawn, Anxiety for Illegal Immigrant Students

Students who declared their illegal status in a campaign for legislation that failed to pass are now vulnerable.

The Texas Tribune: Perry Puts Immigration Atop Session’s Agenda

Gov. Rick Perry is focusing on immigration and sanctuary cities, because he has a lot of control right now and because he campaigned on those issues.

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