Immigration Reform Background
Menendez Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill (Oct. 1, 2010)
Legislation, co-sponsored by Judiciary Chairman Leahy, addresses range of issues – from border security and worksite enforcement to pathway to legalization.
Read a summary from Sen. Menendez’s office.
The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 – Introduced December 15, 2009 by Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D- Illinois) with 87 co-sponsors.
Read a summary from the Immigration Policy Center
Read the bill itself from the Library of Congress Thomas Service
Immigration reform proposal developed by Democrats, April 30, 2010
The DREAM Act
The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act would provide certain undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools the opportunity to earn conditional permanent residency. It is sponsored by Senator Dick Durban (D- Illinois) and Representative Howard Berman (D- California). Originally introduced in 2007, the bill was stopped by a Republican filibuster. A revised version was reintroduced in 2009. North County’s Republican Congressmen all oppose the measure.
Our Children and Our Country Will Benefit From the DREAM Act
Huffington Post, July 12, 2011
More information from DreamAct2009.org
Info on political action to support the Dream Act
News Coverage:
California Dream Act foes’ petition drive falls short
They were seeking to ask voters to repeal measure allowing undocumented immigrants access to financial aid at UC, Cal State and community colleges.
Los Angeles Times, January 7, 2012
Survey finds ethnic divide among voters on DREAM Act
Among Latinos, 79% support government financial aid for illegal immigrants who attend state universities, compared with 30% of whites. And 49% of all respondents say UC and Cal State campuses are not very affordable or are unaffordable.
Los Angeles Times, November 19, 2011
Gov. Jerry Brown signs Dream Act for state’s illegal immigrants
Los Angeles Times, October 8, 2011
EDITORIAL: California Dreaming
Making it easier for undocumented students to afford college is a good investment and Gov. Brown should sign a bill that allows it
The New York Times, September 4, 2011
State Senate OKs part of California Dream Act
The measure would allow college students who are illegal immigrants to receive public financial aid.
Los Angeles Times, September 1, 2011
Fewer Youths to Be Deported in New Policy
The New York Times, August 19, 2011
DREAM Act students cheer Obama’s immigration enforcement policy
Los Angeles Times, August 19, 2011
DREAM Act addressed in Senate hearing
Passage of the measure that would establish a path to citizenship for some young illegal immigrants again faces dim prospects.
Los Angeles Times, June 29, 2011
Supreme Court allows California to grant in-state tuition to illegal immigrants
The high court rejects an appeal to California’s policy of giving in-state college tuition to state high school graduates who are in the country illegally. The action leaves in place laws in 11 other states that permit illegal immigrants to obtain in-state tuition.
Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2011
OPINION: DREAM Act failure sparks talk of a ‘Tequila Party’
North County Times, May 22, 2011
Not targeted but not safe, young illegal immigrants push for a new policy
Young activists had pinned their hopes on the Dream Act. When it was put to bed, they started a new strategy: ‘Coming out’ as illegal immigrants and protesting their uncertain fates in this country.
Los Angeles Times, April 10, 2011
UC students lobby for California DREAM Act
CapitolAlert blog, February 9, 2011
DREAM Act dies
Supporters pledge to continue fight, but face tougher challenge in 2011
North County Times, January 2, 2010
EDITORIAL: Requiem for a Dream
The DREAM Act should have received bi-partisan support
The New York Times, December 24, 3010
EDITORIAL: The wrong path on immigration
The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 22, 2010
OPINION: The DREAM Act joins a shameful tradition
The Washington Post, December 21, 2010
Resources
Lawsuit to block Alabama immigration law
Politico, July 7, 2011
Better Lives for Mexicans Cut Allure of Going North
Economic, demographic and social changes in Mexico are suppressing illegal
immigration as much as the poor economy or legal crackdowns in the United States.
New York Times, July 6, 2011
Ten Economic Facts about immigration from The Brookings Institution
On balance, immigrants benefit the economy
Top Ten Myths About Immigration – from the Center for Community Change
League of Women Voters web pages on immigration issues
National Immigration Law Center
Reform Immigration for America web site
Immigrant Rights at Change.org
The National Immigration Forum – To Embrace and Uphold America’s Tradition as a Nation of Immigrants
National Council of La Raza immigration page
The Immigration Policy Center — the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council
Justice For Immigrants — a Catholic organization working for immigration reform
Special Report – Immigration — The Hill.com
Immigrant Legalization: Assessing the Labor Market Effects – A report from the Public Policy Institute of California, April 2010
Immigration and Wages—Methodological advancements confirm modest gains for native workers
“Immigration has a small but positive impact on the wages of native-born workers…”
Economic Policy Institute, February 4, 2010
Arizona’s Immigration Situation: Just the facts
(based on a report by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University)
The New Republic, May 24, 2010
How immigrants actually reduce crime
Newsweek, May 27, 2010
The truth about the border / Hard to tell by the talk, but it is safer than ever
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 11, 2010
Pew Hispanic Center report - “Unauthorized Immigrants and Their U.S.-Born Children”
Study: Immigrants make U.S. workers richer
The Wall Street Journal, August 30, 2010
U.S. Unauthorized Immigration Flows Are Down Sharply Since Mid-Decade
Pew Hispanic Center, September 1, 2010
Who wins and who loses from immigration to California?
Middle-income earners benefit; lower-income earners lose
The Orange County Register, September 26, 2010
Where is the Fire? A report on immigrants and crime in California
During a period of increasing immigration, crime rates have dropped
Berkeley Center for Criminal Justice, October 1, 2010
In Denial — a Fresno Bee special series
We’re unhappy about illegal immigrants. So why do we make it so easy for them to live and work here?
Eight stories published during seven days, beginning November 14, 2010
Study: Legalize migrants to boost economy
UC Riverside profs see indicators in 1986 amnesty experience
Press-Enterprise, February 2, 2011
Report documents dramatic shift in immigrant workforce’s skill level
The Washington Post, June 9, 2011
Read the complete report at The Brookings Institution website.
Rep. Brian Bilbray on immigration
Bilbray condemns passage of California DREAM Act (second half of column)
North County Times, June 5, 2011
Costs of illegal immigration are threat to lives, economy
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 6, 2011
See Rep. Bilbray’s comments on MSNBC about how to identify illegal immigrants, April 2010.
Bilbray comments on DREAM Act criticized
North County Times, October 3, 2010
Bilbray speaks on ties with alleged hate group (FAIR)
KGTV, August 25, 2010
Bilbray, Moran stake out positions on 14th amendment
CNN politicalticker blog, August 3, 2010
Bilbray joined by 80 members of Congress in support of Arizona
News release from Bilbray’s office, July 21, 2010
Congress reacts to judge’s ruling on Arizona law (Bilbray quoted)
KPCC, July 29, 2010
Republicans challenge Obama on Arizona lawsuit (Bilbray quoted)
San Jose Mercury News, July 22, 2010
Bilbray gathers support for Arizona immigration law
Lawmaker plans to file brief criticizing Obama lawsuit against state
North County Times, July 17, 2010
GOP congressman refuses to apologize for remark on ID’ing illegal immigrants
The Hill, June 5, 2010
(Bilbray Prompts) Bitter Debate over Immigration at U.S.-Mexico Meeting
Mexidata.info blog, June 14, 2010
Bilbray debates Gutierrez on immigration (video)
ABC’s “This Week,” July 11, 2010
OPINION: Bilbray essay opposing the DREAM Act
Posted in The Hill, September 21, 2010
Other news coverage of immigration and related issues:
Punishment of undocumented immigrants changing
Detainees will be classified based on their criminal histories, as part of new strategy
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 18, 2012
Measure aims to protect some undocumented immigrants
California proposal could help those who qualify remain in U.S.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 9, 2012
Obama’s immigration move may have political benefit on 2 fronts
President Obama’s plan to ease rules for some illegal immigrants is likely to shore up his standing among crucial Latino voters while igniting a new fight with Republicans as he seeks reelection.
Los Angeles Times, January 7, 2012
Easier Route to Green Card to Be Proposed for Some
The New York Times, January 6, 2012
GOP candidates’ immigration record
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 6, 2012
Immigration laws pose a test of states’ rights in Supreme Court
Strict new immigration laws in six states have been partially blocked by lower courts, but they are expected to receive a more favorable ruling by the Supreme Court.
Los Angeles Times, December 29, 2011
Escondido father’s deportation tears family apart
North County Times, December 29, 2011
Latinos dislike Obama’s deportation record
North County Times, December 29, 2011
California to stop towing unlicensed drivers’ vehicles at DUI checkpoints
Statewide Associated Press story focuses on Escondido
North County Times, December 26, 2011
U.S Finds Pervasive Bias Against Latinos by Arizona Sheriff
The New York Times, December 16, 2011
With illegal immigrants in mind, LAPD to change impound rules
The change would let unlicensed drivers summon someone with a license, who would then be allowed to drive the car away. Chief Charlie Beck calls it a fairness issue. The police union opposes the plan.
Los Angeles Times, December 14, 2011
Supreme Court to Weigh Arizona Statute on Immigration
The New York Times, December 12, 2011
Most illegal immigrants have been in U.S. 10 years or more
North County Times, December 10, 2011
County’s immigrant population growing faster than native-born
North County Times, December 9, 2011
Two-thirds of legal immigrants eligible for citizenship
The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 8, 2011
Homeland Security starts deportation review, training
Aim is to prioritize cases involving convicted criminals
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 19, 2011
Immigration from Mexico in fast retreat, data show
Census figures show that fewer people are leaving and many are returning as a lack of jobs in the U.S. and tighter border enforcement dissuade many who might have entered illegally.
Los Angeles Times, November 15, 2011
EDITORIAL: Immigration reforms could drive U.S. recovery
Mayors, CEOs work to keep skilled foreign students, entrepreneurs
Nashville Tennessean, November 14, 2011
Escondido council alters E-Verify rule
New state law prompts change to ordinance regarding city contracts
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 12, 2011
Police decline ACLU request for arrest report
Involves woman arrested after reporting domestic violence
North County Times, November 12, 2011
Escondido Council reluctantly backs away from E-Verify requirement
Will recommend but not require that contractors use program
North County Times, November 10, 2011
Critics question jump in local deportation numbers
ICE deports 33,006 in fiscal 2011, up from 18,086 in 2010
North County Times, October 31, 2011
San Diego area officials object to curbs on use of E-Verify
Object to new state law; Escondido is among users
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 26, 2011
California conservatives propose initiative on illegal immigration
The Sacramento Bee’s CapitolAlert blog, October 18, 2011
Part of Alabama Immigration Law Blocked
The New York Times, October 15, 2011
Alabama Hispanic students vanish
Judge upholds new law. School officials try to ease fears.
Associated Press in the Philadelphia Inquirer, October 1, 2011
Alabama wins in ruling on its immigration law
The New York Times, September 28, 2011
OPINION: Immigration reform an economic imperative
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 6, 2011
U.S. sues over Alabama immigration law
The Justice Department challenges the strict measure, saying the Constitution
prohibits states from creating a ‘patchwork’ of immigration policies.
Los Angeles Times, August 2, 2011
Farmers Oppose G.O.P. Bill on Immigration
New York Times, July 30, 2011
Obama tells Latinos he’s not the problem on immigration policy
President Obama says Republicans are an obstacle to changing
the system to give illegal immigrants a path to legal status.
Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2011
Brown signs California Dream Act
New law covers private funding; governor signals he may also favor expanding public Cal Grants eligibility.
Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2011
Report: Deportations hit record number
Politico, July 22, 2011
Gay couples in legal limbo with immigration
Los Angeles Times, July 14, 2011
Bill would freeze Obama admin’s power to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants
The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is crafting a bill that would temporarily freeze the Obama administration’s power to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
The Hill, June 25, 2011
Federal judge blocks contested portions of Indiana’s new immigration law
Washington Post, June 24, 2011
S.D. County to adopt E-Verify program help to detect illegal workers
North County Times, June 24, 2011
OPINION: Protecting undocumented workers
Legislation would expand the protection of ‘U visas’ to those who come forward to report workplace violations.
Los Angeles Times, June 24, 2011
Government alters deportation program
The Obama administration is changing the Secure Communities fingerprint-sharing program and says it will concentrate more on illegal immigrants who are serious offenders
Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2011
Alabama illegal immigration law tougher than Arizona’s
Associated Press story in North County Times, June 10, 2011
EDITORIAL: Resistance Grows
The New York Times, June 8, 2011
LA Casts Support for Secure Communities Opt-Out
LA council members vote in support of legislation targeting the federal government’s Secure Communities program
NBC Los Angeles, June 7, 2011
Immigration Program Is Rejected by Third State
The New York Times, June 7, 2011
Agriculture Industry Fears Disaster If Illegal Immigration Enforcement Program E-Verify Is Implemented
Huffington Post, June 4, 2011
EDITORIAL: What Obama Could Do About Immigration
The New York Times, June 4, 2011
Bill would let counties opt out of U.S. immigration enforcement program
Assembly Democrats say the Secure Communities program, which sends fingerprints of local arrestees to the ICE, ensnares low-level offenders. Republicans say the action would undermine federal law.
Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2011
A Crackdown on Employing Illegal Workers
New York Times, May 30, 2011
OPINION: Trust but E-Verify
New York Times, May 30, 2011
Supreme Court upholds Arizona illegal-worker law
San Francisco Chronicle, May 26, 2011
Immigration program opt-out OKd by Assembly
San Francisco Chronicle, May 26, 2011
Obama renews effort to reform immigration laws despite detractors
Washington Post, May 3, 2011
Is Obama serious about immigration reform?
Washington Post, May 3, 2011
Plunge in border crossings leaves agents fighting boredom
Arrests of illegal crossers along the Southwest border dropped more than two-thirds from 2000 to 2010, from 1.6 million to 448,000.
Los Angeles Times, April 21, 2011
Latinos and Democrats Press Obama to Curb Deportations
The New York Times, April 20, 2011
Comprehensive immigration reform probably doomed
Associated Press in the Riverside Press-Enterprise, April 20, 2011
Obama to hold meeting on immigration reform
Associated Press in the Riverside Press-Enterprise, April 19, 2011
Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes Too, Group Says
Report released by D.C.-based Immigration Policy Center
The Bay Citizen, April 18, 2011
Georgia passes Arizona-style immigration bill
Politico.com, April 15, 2011
California bill (AB 1081) would allow opt out of immigration fingerprint checks
California Watch, April 13, 2011
Federal appeals court upholds injunction blocking Arizona immigration law
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals turns down a request by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who had asked the jurists to lift an injunction imposed last year by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton. The immigration law had raised fears that Latinos would be harassed and had sparked strong protests.
Los Angeles Times, April 12, 2011
Southern Lawmakers Focus on Illegal Immigrants
The New York Times, March 25, 2011
Arizona, Bowing to Business, Softens Stand on Immigration
The New York Times, March 19, 2011
Ariz. law pushing illegal immigrants into informal jobs
California Watch, March 15, 2011
EDITORIAL: Utah takes on immigration reform
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 14, 2011
State Legislatures Slow on Immigration Measures
The New York Times, March 13, 201
Utah G.O.P. Adopts Immigration Alternative
The New York Times, March 6, 2011
New Laws to Control Immigration Pass in Utah
The New York Times, March 5, 2011
All of California now linked up to immigration enforcement network
Contra Costa Times, February 25, 2011
Arizona Lawmakers Push New Round of Immigration Restrictions
The New York Times, February 23, 2011
Feds Target Illegal Hires
Expanded Government Audits Force About 1,000 Firms to Verify Workers’ Status
The Wall Street Journal, February 17, 2011
Conservative Inland Empire cities crack down on illegal workers
Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee and Norco require businesses to check workers’ immigration status in the federal government database E-Verify. Critics say that will push more workers underground.
Los Angeles Times, February 14, 2011
Senators look for immigration deal
Graham and Schumer bring stakeholders together for another try
Politico.com, February 7, 2011
Illegal immigration in U.S. stabilizes
The number of illegal immigrants living in the United States was virtually unchanged last year, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. The annual report found 11.2 million living in the U.S., versus 11.1 million in 2009.
Los Angeles Times, February 2, 2011
Republicans want a return to workplace immigration raids
They say they’ll use their new majority in the House to press for more aggressive enforcement without any path to legal status.
Los Angeles Times, January 27, 2011
States expected to push more confrontational immigration legislation
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 16, 2011
Birthright Citizenship Looms as Next Immigration Battle
The New York times, January 5, 2011
Part of California Takes On Illegal Hiring
Inland Empire cities require employers to E-Verify
The New York Times, January 5, 2011
Political Battle on Illegal Immigration Shifts to States
The New York Times, January 1, 2011
Partisan gap on immigration reform ‘almost irreconcilable,’ says Barton
A senior House Republican said Thursday that the ideological differences dividing the parties on the thorny topic of immigration reform are “almost irreconcilable.”
The Hill, December 31, 2010
Immigration overhaul effort seems dead
Incoming Republican leaders have plans of their own for border and workplace enforcement. But Obama says he still has hope for a path to citizenship for at least some illegal residents.
Los Angeles Times, December 27, 2010
Facing long odds, Obama vows immigration push
Politico.com, December 22, 2010
Supreme Court appears divided over state laws against illegal immigration
If Justice Anthony M. Kennedy sides with the court’s liberal bloc on Arizona’s ‘business death penalty’ for companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants more than once, it could signal trouble for other state and local immigration laws.
Los Angeles Times, December 8, 2010
Arizona-style immigration law pushed in California
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 24, 2010
OPINION: Anti-Immigrants Bring Arizona’s 1070 to California
The Huffington Post, November 23, 2010
Rights group decries deportation of family
Grandmother, mother, 9-year-old turned over after traffic stop
North County Times, November 21, 2010
Illegal immigrants can qualify for in-state college tuition, court rules
Critics say the California law that state Supreme Court justices upheld conflicts with a federal ban on undocumented immigrants getting college benefits based on residency. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is expected.
Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2010
Judge questions Justice Department’s lawsuit against Arizona immigration law
The Washington Post, November 2, 2010
New GOPers tough on immigration?
Politico.com, November 2, 2010
Reid Promises Immigration Vote After Election
The New York Times “The Caucus” blog, October 31, 2010
Arizona immigration law gets its day in San Francisco court
The Oakland Tribune, October 31, 2010
Californians hold positive views of immigrants; most oppose deportation
In a recent poll of likely voters, 48% said immigrants are a benefit to the state, and 59% said illegal immigrants who have held a job here for two years should be allowed to stay.
Los Angeles Times, October 24, 2010
Immigrant rights guide stirs controversy
Pamphlet being distributed by county education officials
North County Times, October 17, 2010
Immigrants underrepresented in California’s crime rates
California Watch, October 13, 2010
Dems embrace immigration fight; Menendez set to intro new bill
Politico.com, September 29, 2010
OPINION: The mega payoff of increased immigration is lost on the pols
The Washington Post, September 26, 2010
OPINION: Dems playing politics with immigration — and it’s good policy
The Washington Post PostPartisan blog, September 21, 2010
Democrats Reach Out to Hispanics on Immigration Bill
The New York Times, September 16, 2010
Robert Menendez pushes immigration reform in tough climate
Politico.com, September 15, 2010
Obama pledges not to ‘walk away’ from immigration reform
The Hill, September 15, 2010
Birthright Rule’s Repeal Would Boost Illegal Population
The Wall Street Journal, September 9, 2010
Birthright citizenship debate goes mainstream
Cause championed by local congressmen grabs GOP leadership support
North County Times, September 5, 2010
Illegal immigration slows in California, across the U.S.
California Watch, September 2, 2010
Dramatic drop for illegal immigration
Obama administration wants share of credit
Politico.com, September 2, 2010
Senate Democrat: Immigration reform not happening this year
The Hill, August 30, 2010
EDITORIAL: Immigration Bait and Switch
The New York Times, August 18, 2010
U.S. may sue Arizona’s Sheriff Arpaio for not cooperating in investigation
The Washington Post, August 18, 2010
Agriculture industry: decriminalize our workers
California Watch, August 16, 2010
EDITORIAL: The birthright debate
The Washington Post, August 16, 2010
OPINION: Republicans are ramping up the birthright battle
The Washington Post, August 13, 2010
OPINION: Republicans blunder on immigration
Republicans are making a tactical mistake, and betraying their history, by calling for the elimination of the automatic right of American-born children to citizenship. Mark McKinnon takes his party to task.
The Daily Beast, August 13, 2010
Border security bill passed; headed to Obama
The Orange County Register, August 13, 2010
Illegal Immigrants Estimated to Account for 1 in 12 U.S. Births
The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2010
EDITORIAL: A right of birth
All born in the USA deserve citizenship
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 10, 2010
Students Spared Amid an Increase in Deportations
The New York Times, August 9, 2010
A better way — Utah may offer a better model than Arizona
The Economist, August 5, 2010
Political momentum grows for revoking birthright citizenship
The Hill, August 2, 2010
OPINION: In the fight over Arizona’s immigration law, everybody loses
The Washington Post, August 1, 2010
Showdown looms on immigration bills
Politico.com, August 1, 2010
Court ruling unlikely to change politics of immigration
The equation spelling gridlock in Congress remains unchanged: The comprehensive overhaul promoted by Obama — and Bush — lacks any GOP support in the Senate, and therefore cannot pass.
Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2010
ANALYSIS: Ruling Against Arizona Is a Warning for Other States
The New York Times, July 29, 2010
EDITORIAL: Showdown in Arizona
“We hope this is the beginning of the end of the misbegotten Arizona rules…”
The New York Times, July 29, 2010
Judge Blocks Arizona’s Immigration Law
The New York Times, July 29, 2010
Arizona law needs U.S. cooperation
The Wall Street Journal, July 27, 2010
Immigrant rights groups adjust focus to passage of AgJobs, Dream Act
The Washington Post, July 27, 2010
Arizona girds for immigration law
Departures mark effect before SB 1070 becomes law
The Wall Street Journal, July 26, 2010
Immigrant ‘sanctuaries’ rouse opponents’ wrath
Supporters of Arizona’s immigration law say the Obama administration should be going after local jurisdictions that have proclaimed themselves relatively safe places for illegal immigrants.
Los Angeles Times, July 25, 2010
Hearing on Arizona immigration law begins
The Washington Post, July 23, 2010
OPINION: Why the U.S. had to challenge Arizona on immigration
The Washington Post, July 22, 2010
As implementation of Arizona immigration law looms, ‘pressure from all sides’
The Washington Post, July 22, 2010
OPINION: Why strengthening the U.S.-Mexican border leads to more illegal immigration
Peter Schrag in The Washington Post, July 18, 2010
Debate Over Arizona Immigration Law Comes to U.S. Court
The New York Times, July 16, 2010
California voters split on Arizona immigration law
The Sacramento Bee, July 16, 2010
Key lawmaker sees 200 House Dems backing immigration bill (not enough to pass)
The Hill.com, July 14, 2010
Arizona immigration suits pile up
Politico.com, July 14, 2010
Axelrod: ‘Patchwork’ of state laws would ‘dilute’ federal border efforts
The Hill, July 11, 2010
Issa: Justict lawsuit against Arizona is a ‘misuse of the Supremacy Clause’
The Hill, July 11, 2010
The Politics of Arizona’s Immigration Law
California’s example predicts bad times for Arizona GOP
Real Clear Politics, July 8, 2010
EDITORIAL: The Constitution Trumps Arizona
The New York Times, July 8, 2010
Democratic strategists divided on impact of immigration suit
The Hill, July 7, 2010
EDITORIAL: Suing Arizona isn’t enough
The Washington Post, July 7, 2010
U.S. sues to block Arizona immigration law; Americans still divided over how to handle issue
Los Angeles Times, July 6, 2010
Turning anger on immigration law into votes
Can anger cause increased Latino voter turnout?
Los Angeles Times, July 6, 2010
Justice Dept. expected to sue Ariz. on immigration, citing ‘preemption’ grounds
The Washington Post, July 6, 2010
Advocates for immigrants turn to state legislatures to block Arizona-style law
The Washington Post, July 4, 2010
EDITORIAL: Mr. Obama’s Immigration Promise
The New York Times, July 2, 2010
Obama calls for comprehensive immigration bill at American University
The Washington Post, July 1, 2010
Immigration overhaul gets new backing from Obama
Los Angeles Times, June 30, 2010
High court passes on tobacco cases, takes on Ariz. immigration law
The Washington Post, June 28, 2010
Obama administration poised to challenge Arizona immigration law
Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2010
EDITORIAL: The Immigration Reform Team
The New York Times, June 25, 2010
Arizona Democrats urge Obama not to sue over controversial immigration law
The Hill, June 22, 2010
EDITORIAL: Another Bad Idea from Arizona
The New York Times, June 20, 2010
Justice Dept. Will fight Arizona on Immigration
Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2010
Nebraska Town Torn as Immigration Vote Nears
Resident vote parallels abandoned Escondido proposal
The New York Times, June 17, 2010
OPINION: Rhetoric won’t solve illegal immigration woes
North County Times, June 17, 2010
EDITORIAL: There they go again – Arizona legislators going after ‘birthright citizenship’
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 17, 2010
Most American back new Arizona law, poll finds
But most also back a pathway to citizenship
The Washington Post, June 17, 2010
EDITORIAL: A telling tragedy – immigrant’s death shows broken system
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 16, 2010
EDITORIAL: Not blue vs. red at all – Both Democrats, Republicans split on comprehensive reform
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 16, 2010
Arizona targets ‘anchor baby’ citizenship
Politico.com, June 14, 2010
Viral e-mail on illegal immigration enforcement merely a fountain of ignorance
The Sacramento Bee, June 14, 2010
Immigration Overhaul Unlikely, Advocates Seen Piecemeal Changes
Bloomberg News, June 11, 2010
The truth about the border / Hard to tell by the talk, but it is safer than ever
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 11, 2010
Dem’s tough new immigration pitch
Politico.com, June 10, 2010
OPINION: Arizona’s deteriorating image
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 9, 2010
1,000 at rally call for overhaul of immigration
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 7, 2010
Jailed illegal immigrants pose policy dilemma
Los Angeles Times, June 7, 2010
OPINION: Defenders of AZ law: a rebuttal
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 6, 2010
Immigration groups eye piecemeal reform as Reid focuses on energy
The Hill, June 5, 2010
OPINION: Why Arizona’s law is a hornet’s nest
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 1, 2010
Poll: Californians split on Arizona’s illegal immigration crackdown
Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2010
OPINION: Why conservatives should oppose Arizona’s immigration law
The Washington Post, May 28, 2010
Arizona Law Is Stoking Unease Among Latinos
The New York Times, May 28, 2010
OPINION: The truth behind Arizona’s immigration law
The Washington Post, May 28, 2010
EDITORIAL: Inaction trumps problem-solving when immigration is involved
The Washington Post, May 27, 2010
EDITORIAL: Obama decision (to send troops to the border) more politics than proper policy
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 27, 2010
Justice Department Poised to Challenge Arizona Immigration Law
Los Angeles Times, May 27, 2010
President Obama to send more National Guard Troops to U.S.-Mexico border
The Washington Post, May 26, 2010
Arizona immigration law will boost crime in U.S. cities, police chiefs say
The Washington Post, May 26, 2010
OPINION: Too many sermons on immigration
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 26, 2010
Arizona Law Reveals Split Within G.O.P.
The New York Times, May 21, 2010
OPINION: Arizona law claims and facts
North County Times, May 21, 2010
Mexican president condemns Ariz. immigration law before Congress
The Hill, May 20, 2010
White House puts immigration onus on GOP as Calderon visits
The Hill, May 19, 2010
ACLU, civil rights groups file lawsuit
A class-action suit filed by civil rights groups argues that the measure will lead to racial profiling and violates the Constitution.
Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2010
Immigrant advocates say crackdown on unlicensed drivers unfair
Riverside Press-Enterprise, May 16, 2010
OPINION: What is it about Arizona?
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 16, 2010
Professors: Arizona law passes constitutional test
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 14, 2010
AP-Univision poll: Views on Arizona law divided along ethnic lines
Associated Press story in the Los Angeles Times, May 14, 2010
Broad Approval for New Arizona Immigration Law
Pew Research Center for People & the Press, May 12, 2010
OPINION: The Arizona immigrant law and families
The San Diego Union, May 6, 2010
5 Myths about immigration
The Washington Post, May 2, 2010
“Illegal immigration translates into illegal employment”
The Hill, February 3, 2010
Do illegal immigrants help or hurt economy?
The New Bedford (MA) Standard Times, July 2, 2008
DUI Checkpoints meet rising skepticism
PBS News Hour, February 15, 2010
Latest News Coverage
Obama indicated he’s in no rush to pass immigration overhaul
Los Angeles Times, May 5, 2010
Dems: Immigration reform would help reduce deficit
The Hill, May 4, 2010
White House woos GOP on immigration
Politico.com, May 4, 2010
Poll Shows Most in U.S. Want Overhaul of Immigration Laws
The New York Times, May 4, 2010
Both sides in Arizona’s immigration debate use crime argument
Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2010
Thousands gather for immigrant rights march in downtown LA
Los Angeles Times, May 2, 2010