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Number of Undocumented Children Who Cross U.S. Border Alone Has Tripled
A record number of children from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras are being apprehended at the U.S. border. What happens to these kids? more
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After Years of Defeats, Immigrants Win Big State Victories in 2013
Arizona’s immigration crackdown is a fresh memory for many, but now many states are passing immigrant-friendly laws. Find out what is driving the change. more
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States Taking in More Refugees from Mideast and Asia
People fleeing persecution around the world settle in different states. Pennsylvania, for example, has become home for many refugees from Bhutan. What are the other high-destination states? more
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Arizona’s Border Fence Still Faces Obstacles
After nearly two years of preparation and with more than a quarter million dollars of private donations in hand, Arizona officials still have not unveiled a plan to build a border fence. But a state lawmaker who is leading the effort said that will soon change. more
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Legislatures Consider Limits on Prisoner Deportations Through Secure Communities
As Congress considers major revisions to federal immigration laws, legislators in a few states are trying to curb the federal government’s power to deport immigrants who land in jail. more
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Nullification: Old Arguments Against Feds Get New Life
States challenging Washington is not new, but Second Amendment worries have breathed new life into a movement championing a wider range of topics than ever before. more
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Reversing Policy, Michigan to Grant Driver’s Licenses to Deferred Action Qualifiers
Michigan will begin issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants who qualify for delayed deportation under federal law. more
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New Mexico Governor Renews Fight Against Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants
Governor Susana Martinez has renewed her fight against a law that allows undocumented immigrants in New Mexico to receive driver’s licenses. more
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- State of the States 2013
Issue To Watch: Immigration
Long-bottled-up bills that address state policies on whether to offer in-state tuition to undocumented students could become law this year, because of changes in party control of legislative chambers and changes in federal policy. more
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Federal Government Gives States More Time on Real ID
Only 13 states issue driver’s licenses that comply with the federal Real ID law, but states that do not will have at least six months to bring their licenses up to those standards. more
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As Federal Immigration Overhaul Looms, California Schools Slash Adult English Classes
Requiring immigrants to learn English would likely be a key component of any federal immigration overhaul. But widespread cuts to English programs in California show that even that requirement may not be easy to roll out. more
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States Begin Giving Driver’s Licenses to Young Immigrants
The federal government thrust states back into dealing with the contentious issue of driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants, after years when the practice had become rare and the issue dropped off most legislative agendas. more
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Illinois Democrats Seek Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Illinois Democrats are pushing a bill that would grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, saying the policy would improve road safety and cut down on uninsured drivers.
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Infographic: Ballot Measures Gave Voters Say on Divisive Issues
Voters in 38 states will decide 174 statewide ballot measures on Election Day. Are any on your ballot? more
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Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses in California
California may become the first U.S. state to grant driver’s licenses to some undocumented immigrants. On a mixed day for pro-immigrant advocates, Governor Jerry Brown late Sunday (September 30) signed into law legislation directing the state Department of Motor Vehicles to grant licenses to illegal immigrants w
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Judge Backs Heart of Arizona Immigration Law
The heart of Arizona’s law cracking down on undocumented immigrants is poised to take effect following a federal judge’s ruling. But the split decision blocked criminalizing knowingly transporting or harboring undocumented immigrants.
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Federal Court Blocks Parts of Anti-Immigration Law in Alabama, Georgia
A federal appeals court on Monday blocked several provisions of anti-immigration laws in Alabama and Georgia, while leaving intact each state’s so-called “so me your papers” policies. more
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Alabama Police Start Slowly in Enforcing Immigration Law
CLANTON, Alabama — Alabama is off to a slow start in rolling out its law requiring police to check the immigration status of suspects. But it is ahead of the other states, including Arizona, that approved similar measures. more
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Key Parts of Arizona Immigration Law Struck Down
A majority of Supreme Court Justices ruled that three sections of the Arizona law were in conflict with federal authority. more
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All Eyes on U.S. Supreme Court
States await key decisions this week from the U.S. Supreme Court on health care, immigration and elections. more