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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on immigration
President Obama has staked out positions favored by Latino voters on immigration issues. Mitt Romney has tried to cast himself somewhere between the staunchest anti-illegal immigration activist of his party and Obama. Here are the two candidates' positions on five issues:
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Alabama immigration law faces legal challenge: Can it survive?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/29
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In Pictures: The scene at the US/Mexico border
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Immigration law sponsor in Arizona pleased to bring attention to the issue
Immigration law in Arizona is still undergoing the first of many judicial tests. State senator Russell Pearce, who drafted the controversial law, is glad there is a national conversation going on over the issue of illegal immigration.
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Arizona immigration law heads to court, with $1.2 million war chest
First of seven lawsuits against tough Arizona immigration law is heard Thursday in federal court in Phoenix. Money from private donors across the US has flowed into a defense fund for the statute.
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The Monitor's View: A borderline case against the immigration law in Arizona
The Department of Justice lawsuit argues a similar point as the Arizona immigration law: The federal government has limited resources for enforcement. If both sides agree on that, then Obama must beef up the resources.
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Arizona immigration law: Will it hurt Mexico's drug war, as US lawsuit says?
Mexico applauded the Obama administration's lawsuit against the Arizona immigration law. The US lawsuit argues that the Arizona law undermines the effort to fight crime, especially the drug war. What do Mexicans say?
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Supreme Court Arizona ruling could shape immigration reform
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to a 2007 Arizona law penalizing employers who hire undocumented migrants.
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Why boycotts about Arizona immigration law are stalling
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have softened the boycotts they pledged in the wake of the Arizona immigration law's passage.
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Hall and Oates say no to Arizona immigration law and concert
The pop duo Hall and Oates have cancelled a July 2 concert in Phoenix to protest the new Arizona immigration law.
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Obama's Arizona immigration law summit: what to expect
President Obama will meet with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Thursday to discuss the Arizona immigration law. But room for compromise appears to be minimal.
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Arizona immigration law: two rallies, two very different views
Supporters and critics of the Arizona immigration law held rallies in the Phoenix area Saturday. The anti-law rally appeared larger, but the pro-law forces have more national support, polls say.
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Arizona immigration law has echoes of controversial federal act
Elements of the Arizona immigration law echo 1995's controversial Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which gave some local law enforcement officials the authority to identify and detain immigration offenders.
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Arizona immigration law and illegal immigrants: state of extremes
Where lawmen Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday mowed down outlaws at the O.K. Corral, Arizona immigration law brings its modern brand of western justice to the issue of illegal immigrants.
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L.A. vs. Arizona: Who wins in immigration law dust-up?
L.A. Has voted to boycott Arizona because of its immigration law, and the UN has suggested it could violate human rights. Will any of this matter to Arizonans?
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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.
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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.
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Arizona immigration law: California leads call for boycotts
The new Arizona immigration law spurred California officials to call for boycotts of its eastern neighbor, and the effects to image and industry could be both symbolic and substantial.
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Opinion: Arizona immigration law: painful lessons from Oklahoma
Arizona may soon regret its new immigration law. Oklahoma passed a similar law in 2007 that deeply hurt its people and economy.
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Arizona immigration law: Hispanics vow, 'We're going to fight'
The new Arizona immigration law has motivated Hispanics nationwide. Many are saying that they want to cause problems for the Republicans in November.
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Arizona immigration law puts police in 'impossible situation'
A new Arizona anti-illegal immigration law asks police to perform tasks that are often contradictory, critics say – enforcing immigration law and criminal law.
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In Pictures: The scene at the US/Mexico border
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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.
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