Latino protesters march against racial profiling

Hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Phoenix on Sunday against Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070.

Immigration lawyers advise DREAMers against haste, fraud

Under a new White House policy, immigrants brought here illegally as children can apply for deferred deportation and temporary work permits. But so-called DREAMers are being warned to proceed cautiously.

Father, sons suspected in shooting of ICE agent

A father and two of his sons are believed to have shot a federal agent in Texas

Did the Supreme Court get SB 1070 right?

Monday, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the injunction against Arizona SB 1070. The court held that three portions of the law cannot go into effect, but that one -- requiring police officers to check the immigration status of someone they've detained, if there's "reasonable suspicion" the person may be here illegally -- can. We'd like to hear your thoughts. Did the Supreme Court make the right decision regarding SB 1070? 

Supreme Court rejects part of Arizona's SB 1070

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — The Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration Monday but said a much-debated portion could go forward on checking the status of suspects who might appear to be in the U.S. illegally.

Study shows immigrant-owned small businesses boosting economy

Nearly one in six small business owners in the United States these days are immigrants. That’s according to a new study that shows small businesses owned by immigrants are impacting communities and the economy now more than ever.

SB 1070 Supreme Court Opinion - Live Coverage on KJZZ

SB 1070 Supreme Court Opinion - Live Coverage on KJZZ

Reactions to Obama's immigration executive order

Republican Congressman David Schweikert and Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva react to President Obama’s decision regarding so-called Dreamers, or young illegal immigrants. Two experts also comment on the reactions from the GOP and answer listener calls.

Reaction swift to Obama Administration immigration announcement

President Barack Obama eased enforcement of immigration laws Friday, offering a chance for many illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.

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