Tag Archive: illegal immigration

Jun 25

Supreme Court Strikes Down Most of Arizona’s Immigration Law, But Leaves In Key Provision

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled today on Arizona’s highly controversial immigration law, commonly known as SB 1070, and unanimously agreed to uphold a key provision that makes it legal, but not mandatory, for law enforcement to check a person’s immigration status during a stop or arrest if the official believes the person …

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Jun 15

Marco Rubio: Illegal Immigration Policy Shift a “Short-Term” Answer

In a major change for U.S. immigration policy, the Obama administration announced today they would halt the deportation of children of illegal immigrants if they met certain requirements under the law. The executive order, which doesn’t offer citizenship or permanent legal status, may fall short of the comprehensive immigration reform that is sought by some …

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