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Arizona to take appeal on immigration law straight to Supreme Court

Arizona officials say they will bypass another appeal in the Ninth US Circuit in order to speed up the process. They are asking that a federal judge's injunction against the immigration law be overturned.
The New Economy
Immigration reform heats up again as elections and trials approach

Immigration reform lawsuit costs will be paid by private citizens, who have already raised $3.6 million to support the Arizona laws in court.
Arizona immigration law: Funds roll in from across US to defend it

Many contributions made online or sent by mail are $20, $50, or $100 – for a total of $3.6 million. As long as donations keep coming, state taxpayers are off the hook as Gov. Jan Brewer defends the Arizona immigration law.
Arizona brief: judge made 'serious errors' in blocking SB 1070

Lawyers for Gov. Jan Brewer have filed a legal brief to a federal appeals court. They are seeking to have the injunction against key parts of the Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, lifted.
In Pictures: SB1070: Arizona immigration law protests
The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Why Arizona’s anti-immigration law will hurt the state's economy

If SB1070 passes, the support immigrants provide to the local economy will be lost, causing falling productivity. The cost to ensure correct identification for every search or arrest will be also huge.
SB1070: appeal seeks to reinstate all parts of Arizona law

The toughest provisions of SB1070, the Arizona law about illegal immigration, were blocked Wednesday by a judge. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Thursday she is appealing the decision.
With ruling, battle over Arizona immigration law enters new phase

Both opponents and supporters of the Arizona immigration law are confident of winning in the end. But Wednesday's ruling may cool tempers for a while.
Why Judge Susan Bolton blocked key parts of Arizona's SB 1070

US District Judge Susan Bolton issued a temporary injunction that halted key parts of SB 1070, the Arizona immigration law, that would have required police to check the immigration status of anyone they suspected of being an illegal resident.
Arizona immigration law sections struck down by federal judge

Arizona immigration law will not be implemented as written. A federal judge in Phoenix blocked the most controversial parts of the new law Wednesday.
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.
Arizona immigration law: Backers are hopeful after court hearing

A federal judge heard a Justice Department case against the new Arizona immigration law Thursday. The questions she asked of both sides may hint at how she may rule.
Arizona immigration law 101: seven lawsuits, and counting

A federal judge on Thursday hears two lawsuits challenging the tough Arizona immigration law, including the one filed by the Obama administration. Here's a look at the law and the seven cases against it.
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.