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3 views on how US should combat illegal immigration
For the third installment in our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on how the United States should combat illegal immigration: 'tighten up,' 'loosen up,' and 'another way.'
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After Arizona, why are 10 states considering immigration bills?
The Arizona immigration law set off a national powder keg. But state lawmakers are not shying away from the issue – and some appear to be inspired by Arizona.
05/10/2010 09:01 pm -
Arizona immigration law: Can city boycotts work?
After new Arizona immigration law, the Web lends weight to city councils' calls for boycotts of Arizona, and cities within the state may have legitimate beefs, say legal experts.
05/06/2010 08:44 pm -
After health-care reform, is immigration reform achievable?
Many say Arizona's stringent new law demands immigration reform from Washington. But Congress may not be ready for another political showdown so soon after health-care reform.
05/04/2010 04:24 pm -
Arizona immigration law revised: backtracking or fine-tuning?
The need for changes to the controversial Arizona immigration law is evidence of its faults, critics say. Proponents say the substance of the law is unchanged.
05/03/2010 07:27 pm -
Arizona immigration bill: just the latest among state measures
The Arizona immigration bill, which the president called 'irresponsible' and 'misguided' on Friday, is one of many state initiatives introduced in the absence of strong national immigration reform.
04/23/2010 07:06 pm -
Arizona illegal immigration bill: draconian or common sense?
A bill passed by the Arizona State Legislature takes aim at illegal immigration by directing police to look into the immigration status of anyone whom they have 'reasonable suspicion' to believe is in the country unlawfully.
04/15/2010 01:18 pm -
Time short for immigration reform plan
As immigration reform advocates prepare to march on Washington, a draft bipartisan plan gets scrutiny.
03/19/2010 08:17 pm -
New immigrants avoiding big cities, study finds
More new immigrants are settling in mid-size metropolitan areas like Detroit and Minneapolis, according to a study released Monday.
03/15/2010 08:24 pm -
Illegal immigration down - because of economy or border control?
New data show the illegal immigrant population in the US plunged between 2008 and 2009. The report has sparked a debate about the reasons behind the decline and what it means for reform.
02/11/2010 06:56 pm -
TPS: Haiti's illegal immigrants given temporary protection in US
The Department of Homeland Security said it would offer Haitians who were here illegally before Tuesday's earthquake temporary protected status (TPS). Haiti has 100,000 people living in the US illegally.
01/15/2010 08:14 pm -
Opponents on immigration reform gear up for forthcoming battle
Obama has signaled he’ll take up immigration reform soon. As a result, both sides are mobilizing their forces.
01/05/2010 11:28 am -
California sweep targets illegal immigrants with criminal records
Federal agents arrested almost 300 people in California Thursday, as part of a new focus on targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records. Most of those arrested had been convicted of serious or violent crimes, officials said.
12/11/2009 08:37 pm -
Some illegal immigrants to be held in old hotels, nursing homes
The Obama administration announced new reforms Tuesday aimed at improving the standards of detention facilities for illegal immigrants.
10/07/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Healthcare and immigration converge explosively
08/25/2009 01:00 am -
ECONOMIC SCENE: How recession has changed the immigration debate
Politics, economics, demographics all come into play.
06/25/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's immigration plan a 'poison pill' for Congress
Lawmakers have proved reluctant to touch the topic because it can burn them in primary season.
04/10/2009 01:00 am -
Immigration emerges as an issue for Obama
It's still 'economy first,' but advocacy groups and lawmakers are positioning themselves to take on this political hot button.
04/09/2009 01:00 am -
States move against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants
In recent years, states have barred undocumented students from getting the lower tuition fees.
04/03/2009 01:00 am -
In hard times, illegal immigrants lose healthcare
In California, some counties consider screening them out from nonemergency services.
03/24/2009 01:00 am -
Guest workers win in court over low pay
Increased rights from recent rulings in San Francisco and Atlanta, Georgia, may force a rethinking of this immigration program.
10/21/2008 01:00 am -
With E-Verify, too many errors to expand its use?
Database aims to make it easy for employers to check worker immigration status. Critics say the accuracy rate is too low.
07/07/2008 01:00 am
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