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Missouri Republicans press slew of anti-immigrant bills

February 9, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

The Missouri Legislature is debating anti-immigrant bills targeting students, non-English-speaking drivers and the federal government.

Civil rights and labor leaders develop strategy to repeal anti-immigrant law

February 7, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Alabama's anti-immigrant law, HB 56, has threatened people of color regardless of their legal status, and continues to damage the state's economy and reputation.

Fighting for immigrant rights in Alabama: a video interview

February 3, 2012 By Scott Marshall

Last June Alabama passed one of the most draconian anti-immigrant laws in the country. Immigrant rights activists describe it as Arizona's bitter law on steroids.

State of the Union address, DREAM Act Undocumented youth respond

January 25, 2012 By Blake Skylar

In his State of the Union address, the president described the challenges faced by undocumented youth: many of them are already responding favorably: "I'm a DREAMer and I believe myself to be an American. I have...

Obama creates immigration hotline to let detainees know their rights

January 4, 2012 By Pepe Lozano

Last week the Obama administration announced the launch of a new hotline aimed at informing immigrant detainees held by local and state police agencies of their rights. The round-the-clock hotline is said to be part...