Immigration
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Source claims Utah finds, but hides, immigrant ID theft
Deseret News &bull Yesterday
SALT LAKE CITY - Reminiscent of the infamous list of 1,300 illegal immigrants that two state workers sent to the press, Utah news media are receiving a new anonymous letter from someone purporting to be a state employee. It claims the Department of Workforce… Full Story »
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Topics:
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The Little (Moving) Picture: Brewer's Bloopers.
The American Prospect - Tapped &bull YesterdayDuring last night's Arizona gubernatorial debate, current Gov. Jan Brewer -- who signed the state's draconian immigration-enforcement bill -- stumbled through her opening statement. She also refused to recant statements, later proved false, that illegal immigration in Arizona had led… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Debate
- Immigration
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Obama to Focus Again on the Economy
The New York Times - The Caucus &bull Yesterday
President Obama, seeking to pivot from foreign affairs to the economy, will kick off the campaign season next week with trips to Milwaukee and Cleveland, followed by a White House news conference. On Monday, Labor Day, Mr. Obama will attend… Full Story »
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Feds consider allowing fingerprint program opt-out
San Francisco Chronicle - Politics &bull Yesterday
Immigration officials say they will consider San Francisco's request to pull out of a program that automatically sends them the fingerprints of arrested foreigners. Sheriff Michael Hennessey has repeatedly asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let the county opt… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Immigration
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Justice Department Sues Tough Arizona Sheriff in Discrimination Probe
Politics Daily &bull Yesterday
The federal government sued tough-talking Sheriff Joe Arpaio Thursday, arguing that the Phoenix lawman has refused for more than a year to hand over records pertinent to an investigation of charges that his Maricopa County office discriminates against Hispanics. The… Full Story »
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U.S. sues Ariz. sheriff; backers plan e-mail blast
OC Register Politics and Government &bull Yesterday
Local anti-illegal immigration activists are launching into action in response to the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit Thursday against Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The DOJ alleges in the suit that Arpaio has refused to cooperate with a federal… Full Story »
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Topics:
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Defiant Ariz. Sheriff Sued by Feds
ABC News - Politics &bull Yesterday
The U.S. Justice Department sued Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio today for allegedly refusing to cooperate with a federal investigation into accusations the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office discriminates against Hispanics. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Phoenix is the latest attempt by the Department… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Immigration
- Civil Rights
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No Doubt an Apology Is Forthcoming
The Corner &bull Yesterday
My colleague Jerry Kammer points to a piece today in the Mexican press by former foreign minister Jorge Castaneda blaming us for that massacre of 72 illegal aliens headed in Mexico for the U.S. Castaneda's piece is entitled "Immigration Reform… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Immigration
- United Nations
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The Reason To Vote For Gov. Jan Brewer in Arizona Is ... Is ... ??
NPR Politics & Society &bull Yesterday
Moving up from her secretary of state position last year after Gov. Janet Napolitano (D) left to join the Obama Cabinet, Brewer, a Republican, entered the national spotlight in April when she signed the anti-illegal immigration bill known as SB… Full Story »
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Justice Department Sues Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
ABC News - Political Punch &bull Yesterday
The U.S. Justice Department sued Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio today for allegedly refusing to cooperate with a federal investigation into accusations the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office discriminates against Hispanics. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Phoenix is the latest attempt by the Department… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Immigration
- Civil Rights
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Will Tea Party Acknowledge That Illegal Immigration Has Dropped?
U.S. News & World Report &bull Yesterday
Dear Tea Party grumps. I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt and count you among the reality-based population. It is a long shot, I know, but I am going to assume you can still process and… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Immigration
- George W. Bush
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Video: Governor Jan Brewer (R-AZ) has a disastrous debate performance on live television
Examiner Politics Channel Articles &bull Yesterday
Governor Jan Brewer (R-AZ) has made a national name for herself by signing SB 1070 (the Arizona immigration law) and fighting the federal government to uphold the law. Because of the popularity of SB 1070 in Arizona, Governor Brewer's reelection… Full Story »
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Department of Homeland Security awards SRC Inc. $41.9 million contract
www.syracuse.com via @syracusedotcom &bull YesterdayCicero, NY -- The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded SRC Inc. a contract with the potential value of up to $41.9 million to help protect critical information technology. The contract will enable the Immigrations and… Full Story »
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Tuesday Movie with Mickey
Meetup - Gay Rights Events &bull Yesterday
This week is the long awaited Machete! After being betrayed by the organization who hired him, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss. This unholy mess replaces the artful ambition of The American with torture,… Full Story »
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Topics:
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Jan Brewer refuses to answer questions about 'headless bodies' -- even after the debate to reporters
Crooks and Liars &bull Yesterday
We pointed out awhile back that Gov. Jan Brewer's fearmongering about immigration in Arizona -- painting the state as the nation's kidnapping capital, a violent place where "headless bodies" were being left in the desert -- was effectively destroying the… Full Story »
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Haley Barbour's Immigration Straight Talk
The Atlantic: Politics &bull Yesterday
Most Republicans lean rightward on immigration, and immigration politics have only become more polarized this year by the controversy and general popularity of Arizona's SB 1070 law. But Haley Barbour, the straight-talking governor of Mississippi who heads the Republican Governors Association (and who was discussed in media circles as a possible darkhorse, or at least… Full Story »
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N.H. Senate candidates debate Ariz. immigration
Seattle Times &bull Yesterday
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bill Binnie knows a little something about immigrating to the United States. Full Story »
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Brewer Bungles Arizona Gov Debate
Drudge Retort &bull Yesterday
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) gave an opening statement in a debate Wednesday night against challenger Terry Goddard (D) that was so awkward it's making news. We have done everything that we could possibly do," the governor paused for a… Full Story »
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Court process draws concerns
Topeka Capital-Journal - State Government &bull Yesterday
What, did you flunk out of law school Brownie? Oh, and I thought you republithugs didn't like "big government". Who better to know who would be the most qualified, fair, impartial, etc. Oh, and why are you just now concerned?… Full Story »
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Pew study championed by opposing sides in immigration debate
Houston Chronicle-Immigration &bull YesterdayWe had a story today about a new Pew Hispanic Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data that estimated the annual flow of illegal immigrants has dropped by about two-thirds since 2007. The center reported that an average of 850,000… Full Story »
