Attempting to capture the Latino vote

A panel of experts discusses the political climate for the 2012 Presidential election, and the efforts by both major political parties to recruit more Latino voters.

Should SB 1070 stand?

Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Arizona's tough immigration law commonly known as SB 1070. Some court observers felt that the justices appear to favor at least some of the state law. Others still hold out hope that the Supreme Court will support the injunction stopping key rules from going into effect. Share your thoughts -- should SB 1070 stand? Or should the injunction be upheld? 

Arguments on SB 1070 begin Wednesday at U.S. Supreme Court

Arizona will defend its controversial piece of immigration legislation before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. At issue is whether the state law complements or conflicts with federal law.

Sparring at hearing on immigration seen as 'political theater'

Supporters and opponents of Arizona's anti-illegal immigration law battled at a congressional hearing this morning.

Listen to Tuesday's congressional hearing on immigration

The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security held a hearing Tuesday on state governments enforcing immigration law.

Local protests planned as U.S. Supreme Court prepares for SB 1070 arguments

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments April 25 on Arizona’s illegal immigration enforcement law. To mark the occasion, immigrant-rights activists are planning to protest the law in Phoenix.

Department of Education allegedly investigating Maricopa Community Colleges

The U.S. Education Department has requested information from the Maricopa County Community College District, and a civil rights organization says the District’s practices are under investigation. 

Senator Jon Kyl retiring at the end of the year

Jon Kyl is retiring, opening up a Senate seat in Arizona for the first time since 1994. Kyl talks about his final goals and answers listener questions.

DHS Reports: Immigration officials did not mislead on jail ID system

The Department of Homeland Security says it did not mislead state and local law enforcement officials in allowing a system into jails that helps identify illegal immigrants with criminal records.

Latino Republican says don't pander on immigration

Former state senator Russell Pearce said recently that he and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney share the same beliefs on illegal immigration. Will that alienate some of the state’s conservative Latino voters? So be it, says one GOP supporter.

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