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Articles Tagged With 'Immigration'

Rocky Road Ahead for DREAM Act

After failing to win comprehensive immigration reform, immigration proponents are now hoping to use the lame-duck session to snag an 11th-hour consolation prize: the DREAM Act.

Marcus Stern Discusses the Obama Administration’s Immigration Policies

ProPublica's Marcus Stern discusses the Obama administration's shift in focus from returning all undocumented immigrants to deporting "the the worst of the worst."

Voices: Should Local Police Enforce Immigration Laws?

Feds Sue Arizona Sheriff in Civil Rights Investigation

The Maricopa County, Ariz., sheriff is being sued by the feds, who say he isn’t cooperating with an investigation into whether he discriminates against Hispanics.

Faced With Backlog, Feds Dismiss Deportation Cases Against Non-Criminal Immigrants

Hoping to clear up its huge backlog, Homeland Security is reviewing and moving to dismiss deportation cases against suspected illegal immigrants without serious criminal records.

Obama Administration Considers Bypassing Congress on Immigration Reform

Leaked memo shows that the Obama administration is considering bypassing Congress to get immigration reform.

Inform Your Opinion on Arizona’s New Law By Reading It First

The full text of Arizona's immigration law is posted online, with notes from a law professor.

Investigations You Need to Read: Wednesday

Today's investigations elsewhere roundup includes a drug company seeking info on FDA officials, possible racial bias in loan mods and a jail with escaping inmates but a perfect inspection score.

Border Patrol and Mexican Police Make History at Arizona Border

A new border partnership aims to stop northbound flows of drugs and migrants, and southbound shipments of guns and cash.