On AlterNet: sb 1070

Enter your email to subscribe to the ( sb 1070 ) newsletter.
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "sb 1070"

Who's Behind Arizona's Harsh, Anti-Immigration Law SB 1070 -- And Why?

Ben Winograd, Immigration Impact. February 22, 2012.

The Supreme Court brief offer a revealing look at the identities and motivations of SB 1070’s most ardent supporters.

Future of Anti-Immigrant State Laws on the Line for 2012

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. January 8, 2012.

A showdown in 2012 between Arizona and the federal government over SB 1070 may provide crucial guidance for other federal courts on newer state laws.

Supreme Court to Weigh in on Injunctions Against Arizona's Infamous Immigration Law, SB 1070

Ben Winograd, Immigration Impact. December 13, 2011.

Technically, the question before the Justices is simply whether four of the law’s provisions should be temporarily blocked pending resolution of a larger legal challenge.

After Recall, Arizona Moves Towards Humane Treatment of Immigrants

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. December 7, 2011.

They propose that the city adopt guiding principles that focus on keeping immigrant families together and enforcing the law in a humanitarian way.

When the Supreme Court Resumes on Monday, Will Immigration Legislation be Front and Center?

Pamela MacLean, New America Media. October 9, 2011.

Supporters of Arizona's draconian SB 1070 have asked justices to review the legislation, but the issue is complicated by copycat laws and other rulings.

Immigrant Grassroots Organizations Say Arizona Boycott is Not Over

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. September 14, 2011.

A Hispanic advocacy group decided to call off the boycott initiated in response to brutal anti-immigrant legislation, but grassroots organizations were determined to stay put.

States Grapple With Broken Immigration System as Congress Does Nothing

Wendy Feliz Sefsaf, Immigrant Impact. August 20, 2011.

With no comprehensive immigration plan in sight, state-level anti-immigration legislation is introduced and attacked by opponents, creating a mess of policy.

Black Legislators on Front Line Against AZ-Style Immigration Bills

Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. April 25, 2011.

In Mississippi, the black legislative caucus was instrumental in sinking a "get-tough" immigration measure that had seemingly unstoppable momentum and bipartisan support.

Giffords Shootings: the Poisonous Fruit of Arizona's Vicious Politics

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. January 10, 2011.

"The anger, the hatred, the bigotry that goes on in this country is getting to be outrageous," Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik said. "Arizona, I think, has become the capital.

As Election Looms, Observers Are Watching AZ Immigration Law Case Closely

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. November 1, 2010.

SB 1070’s impact has gone beyond Arizona races as the law has become part of the national immigration debate.

Latino Baseball Fans Divided on AZ Boycott

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. August 24, 2010.

Protesters have been chanting outside every Diamondbacks' game since Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070 into law.

Despite Injunction, Damage from Arizona Immigration Law Is Already Done

Anthony D. Advincula, New America Media. July 29, 2010.

Faith leaders who oppose Arizona’s new immigration law laud preliminary injunction but say that "victory is temporary."

5 Arizona Immigrant Women Tell of Terror, Civil Rights Violations

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. June 13, 2010.

The Arizona women painted a picture of abuse during a special hearing before Congress.

Suit Against Arizona Immigration Law Reveals Threat to Rights of Legal Residents and U.S. Citizens

Emily Creighton, Immigration Impact. May 20, 2010.

The lawsuit offers a small sampling of the broad cross-section of people and organizations that will be affected by the law.

Why Arizona Democrat Raul Grijalva Supports 'Targeted Economic Sanctions' of His Own State

Amy Goodman, AlterNet. April 29, 2010.

It was a boycott that eventually forced Arizona to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a shame that similar tactics are needed again.

Arizona's Vicious New Anti-Immigrant Law Isn't Just Racist; It's Unconstitutional and Counterproductive

Marjorie Cohn, Jurist Legal News and Research. April 28, 2010.

According to one study, Arizona would lose $26.4 billion in economic activity and approximately 140,324 jobs if all undocumented people were removed from the state.

Activists, Congress Tackle Next Steps on Immigration Reform

Jamilah King, ColorLines RaceWire. April 25, 2010.

On the same day that Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070 into law, some lawmakers in Washington are getting ready to act.

Arizona’s Harsh Crackdown on Immigrants May Be the Spark the Immigration Reform Movement Needs

Valeria Fernandez, deleted. April 23, 2010.

Arizona becomes first state in the nation to consider it a crime for a person to be an undocumented immigrant.

Savvy Supreme Court Brief Sticks it to Arizona, Says Harsh Immigration Law is Confrontational, Not Cooperative

Ben Winograd, December 31, 1969.


Arpaio Has Harsh Words for Obama, Says He’ll Go to Federal Court if He Must

Jorge Rivas, December 31, 1969.


[ page served from web 1 ]