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Immigrant advocates criticize Arpaio, Pearce fundraising effort
PHOENIX (AP) — Two of Arizona's most prominent advocates for tougher border enforcement are seeking financial contributions to counter potential legislation that would prevent states and cities from enforcing immigration laws.
Updated: 05/20/2012 04:03P

Latino immigrant leaders disappointed with Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signing
Robert Bentley for signing a bill that made changes to HB-56, Alabama's immigration law -- a law they would like to see repealed. "We're very disappointed as a community," said Evelyn Servin, with the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice.
Updated: 05/20/2012 04:03P

Census shows whites lose US majority among babies
The report comes as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of Arizona's strict immigration law. Many states are weighing similar get-tough measures as fewer Hispanics are opting to enter the US due to the weak economy.
Updated: 05/20/2012 03:45P

Pope Benedict XVI promotes generosity to immigrants
In addition, the ELCA has also taken a strong policy stance on immigration reform, publicly urging lawmakers to pass fair and humane legislation. “The presence of newcomers in our church and society heightens our awareness of. . . the experience of new
Updated: 05/20/2012 03:32P

Rutgers Webcam Spying Case Raises Novel Issues About Deportation, Experts Say
Deportation law expert Norton Tooby told NewsCore that despite its judgmental connotation, a hate crime conviction might not qualify as a crime of moral turpitude. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) does not define the term moral turpitude,
Updated: 05/20/2012 01:33P

Rutgers webcam spying case raises issues about deportation, experts say
Federal authorities have two possible grounds on which to deport Ravi: for committing a crime of moral turpitude or an aggravated felony. Is invasion of privacy a crime of moral turpitude? - Deportation law expert Norton Tooby told NewsCore that
Updated: 05/20/2012 12:30P

Experts say Rutgers webcam spying case raises novel issues about deportation
Federal authorities have two possible grounds on which to deport Ravi: for committing a crime of moral turpitude or an aggravated felony. Deportation law expert Norton Tooby told NewsCore that despite its judgmental connotation, a hate crime conviction
Updated: 05/20/2012 12:25P

Teenage Illegal Immigrants Coming Out Of The Shadows
But as states pass ever more stringent anti-illegal immigration laws – and critics denounce their parents as criminals – these young people say they have no choice. Even critics who are sympathetic to their cause say the federal government has failed
Updated: 05/20/2012 11:38A

Semana Latina: Republicans Increase Outreaching To Hispanics But With No Clear
Rubio outlined, one more time, his own version of the DREAM Act, a once-bipartisan-now-Democratic bill that would allow many undocumented students and soldiers to legalize their immigration status. Not that it's time to present the law in
Updated: 05/20/2012 10:15A

In land of immigrants, not all are welcome
The head administrator of the Prime Minister's Office said that the government would continue to enforce the law against employing illegal immigrants. A Knesset Member said that telephone calls from Tel Aviv to Africa would convey the message that
Updated: 05/20/2012 09:52A