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AZ Businesses Losing Interest in Immigration Policies

Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 9:41 AM

The State of Arizona has one of the toughest laws against employers who hire undocumented workers, but a recent poll shows that the law has had little impact on small businesses in the state.

Fraudulent Arizona Prop. 202 Would Enable, Not Stop, Illegal Hiring

Friday, October 24, 2008, 2:33 PM

An initiative on the Arizona ballot for November 4 – Proposition 202 or the so-called Stop Illegal Hiring Act – does the exact opposite of what it claims.

Actions State/Local Governments Can Take To Reduce Illegal Immigration

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 12:16 PM

Kris Kobach, arguably the nation’s premiere legal advisor for state and local government immigration reduction efforts, has published a definitive article in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal that lays out areas in which state and local governments can constitutionally act in the immigration

Pro-Enforcement Rep. Wins Arizona Primary

Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 4:09 PM

Arizona state Rep. Russell Pearce won his primary battle to run as the Republican candidate for Arizona's 18th district Senate seat. Pearce is famous for spearheading an Arizona law that sanctioned businesses that hired illegal aliens.

Need for Valid SSN Reduces Number of Oregon Driver’s License Applicants

Thursday, August 7, 2008, 11:31 AM

In February, after Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s (D) executive order took effect requiring driver’s license applicants to provide valid Social Security numbers, the number of people taking the test in Spanish fell by more than 80 percent.

Proposition 202 in Arizona Soundly Defeated (59% to 41%) -- Big Victory for Enforcement

Updated Thursday, November 6, 2008, 4:24 PM

NumbersUSA had said that defeating Proposition 202 was the most important vote of these elections.

Business Groups Challenging Oklahoma Verification Law

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 2:15 PM

Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson is asking the Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for assistance in enforcing a recently passes immigration law that has come under some scrutiny from various business groups.

Calif. Legislature Passes Bill to Give Illegal Aliens Driver's Licenses

Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:31 AM

The California Legislature has passed a bill that would force the DMV to issue driver's licenses to illegal aliens. The bill currently sits on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk.

Washington Residents Trying to Change State's Immigration Laws

Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 8:10 AM

Concerned citizens on Washington State are trying to collect signatures for Initiative 409, a proposal that would force Washington to change its notoriously lax illegal immigration laws.

Arizona Seeing Signs of Flight by Immigrants

Updated Friday, June 20, 2008, 1:29 PM

U.S. Supreme Court
Arizona's employer sanctions law appears to be having a positive effect on the state's illegal immigration crisis. It is becoming clear that Arizona's law is forcing illegal workers to leave the state.

In the News

Illegal college students dropping out

In the News - Sunday, August 24, 2008

"Changing laws have made life tougher for illegal immigrants in Arizona, including young people giving up dreams of college and better lives because they are unable to pay out-of-state tuition as required by voters.

With privately funded grants and scholarships lagging far behind the demand, some would-be students have dropped out, and others are considering a return to homelands they hardly remember in search of opportunity.

Mariana Alvarado Avalos, Arizona Daily Star, 24 August 2008

"Changing laws have made life tougher for illegal immigrants in Arizona, including young people giving up dreams of college and better lives because they are unable to pay out-of-state tuition as required by voters.

With privately funded grants and scholarships lagging far behind the demand, some would-be students have dropped out, and others are considering a return to homelands they hardly remember in search of opportunity.

At 22, Jesus Pineda has lived half his life in Tucson. After arriving here at age 11, Pineda learned English in three months, eventually graduated from Catalina High Magnet School and started working with his dad at their family business...."

Mariana Alvarado Avalos, Arizona Daily Star, 24 August 2008

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Cobb checking status of immigrants

In the News - Thursday, July 24, 2008

"Cobb Chairman Sam Olens disputed allegations that the county is violating state law requiring officials to verify the immigration status of applicants for public benefits, such as business licenses. "We have been absolutely checking on the business licenses," of which the county has issued about 1,098, he said Wednesday. But the chairman held firm to his position that a business license is different from an

Ashley Hungerford, Marietta Daily Journal, 24 July 2008

"Cobb Chairman Sam Olens disputed allegations that the county is
violating state law requiring officials to verify the immigration
status of applicants for public benefits, such as business licenses.
"We have been absolutely checking on the business licenses," of which
the county has issued about 1,098, he said Wednesday. But the chairman
held firm to his position that a business license is different from an
occupational tax certificate (OTC), of which the county has issued
about 27,668. The county does not check the immigration status of those
applicants...."

Ashley Hungerford, Marietta Daily Journal, 24 July 2008

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Law cracks down on license-less driving

In the News - Saturday, May 31, 2008

"Driving without a license could put illegal immigrants a step closer to deportation in Georgia. A bill passed this session by the General Assembly requires a minimum two-day jail sentence on the first conviction of driving without a license. The bill also directs jailers to check the nationality and legal status of those convicted and to report those here illegally to immigration officials for deportation...."

Mary Lou Pickel, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 31 May 2008

"Driving without a license could put illegal immigrants a step closer to deportation in Georgia. A bill passed this session by the General Assembly requires a minimum two-day jail sentence on the first conviction of driving without a license. The bill also directs jailers to check the nationality and legal status of those convicted and to report those here illegally to immigration officials for deportation...."

Mary Lou Pickel, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 31 May 2008

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More illegal immigrants being arrested

In the News - Friday, May 30, 2008

"The number of illegal immigrants arrested and deported from Oklahoma and North Texas is on pace to exceed last year's number by 40 percent, the Department of Homeland Security says...."

AP, 30 May 2008

"The number of illegal immigrants arrested and deported from Oklahoma and North Texas is on pace to exceed last year's number by 40 percent, the Department of Homeland Security says...."

AP, 30 May 2008

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Support Growing for Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote

In the News - Wednesday, May 28, 2008

"New legislation being offered in several states aims to make sure people who walk into the nation’s voting booths are, in fact, American citizens. In Missouri, state Rep. Stanley Cox wants a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to require proof of citizenship when people register to vote...."

FOXNews.com, 28 May 2008

"New legislation being offered in several states aims to make sure people who walk into the nation’s voting booths are, in fact, American citizens. In Missouri, state Rep. Stanley Cox wants a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to require proof of citizenship when people register to vote...."

FOXNews.com, 28 May 2008

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Where have the illegal immigrants gone?

In the News - Tuesday, April 29, 2008

"'The state of Oklahoma ought not be in the business of subsidizing the presence of people who are here illegally,' said Republican state Rep. Randy Terrill, sponsor of the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007, also known as House Bill 1804. 'HB 1804 proves that attrition through enforcement works,' Terrill added..."

Chicago Tribune; February 10, 2008

"'The state of Oklahoma ought not be in the business of subsidizing the presence of people who are here illegally,' said Republican state Rep. Randy Terrill, sponsor of the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007, also known as House Bill 1804. 'HB 1804 proves that attrition through enforcement works,' Terrill added..."

Chicago Tribune; February 10, 2008

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Employer-sanctions law is legal, federal judge rules

In the News - Tuesday, April 29, 2008

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"Arizona's month-old law punishing companies that knowingly hire undocumented workers is legal, a federal judge ruled Thursday..."

Arizona Daliy Star; February 8, 2008

"Arizona's month-old law punishing companies that knowingly hire undocumented workers is legal, a federal judge ruled Thursday..."

Arizona Daliy Star; February 8, 2008

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Ga. Companies Contracting with State Must Verify Employees

In the News - Monday, July 2, 2007

"'Many Hispanic contractors are packing up to leave the state,' said Luisa Moreno, programs coordinator and membership services director of the contractors association. 'We are just waiting for federal immigration reform...'"

GlobalAtlanta.com; July 2, 2007

"'Many Hispanic contractors are packing up to leave the state,' said Luisa Moreno, programs coordinator and membership services director of the contractors association. 'We are just waiting for federal immigration reform...'"

GlobalAtlanta.com; July 2, 2007

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