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Arizona and National Immigration Crisis: News from 2012

Covers Arizona & the nation's immigration crisis. Designed for Rebellious Lawyering trainings, the content reflects the work of June Kim, RA Tara Kearns, & Professor Gerald P. López. PLEASE NOTE: This guide is not currently being updated.

News Articles From December 2012

Immigration Reform: Is 'Amnesty' a Possibility Now?
David Grant, Christian Science Monitor, Dec. 28, 2012.
As One Immigration Enforcement Program Fades Away, Another Rises
Ted Hesson, ABC News, Dec. 27, 2012.
Deportations of Illegal Immigrants in 2012 Reach New US Record
David Grant, Christian Science Monitor, Dec. 24, 2012.
Supporters of TRUST Act Meet with Governor Brown's Staff for the First Time
Ruxandra Guidi, Southern California Public Radio, Dec. 20, 2012.
In Two Years, Immigration Officials Have Deported Hundreds of Thousands of Parents Whose Children Are U.S. Citizens
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Dec. 19, 2012.
DREAMers Challenge Michigan's Policy Denying Driver's Licenses
ACLU Press Release, Dec. 19, 2012.
Deferred Action Program Revives Debate over Driver's Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants
Muzaffar Chishti & Clare Bergeron, MPI Policy Beat, Dec. 18, 2012.
Nearly 205K Deportations of Parents of U.S. Citizens in Just Over Two Years
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, Dec. 17, 2012.
Federal-State Tug of War: Drawing the Lines in Immigration Overhaul
Debbie Elliott, NPR, Dec. 17, 2012.
Legal Violence Against Immigrants and Their Families
Erwin de Leon, Huffington Post, Dec. 17, 2012.
Immigrant Application Fee Poses Challenge
Daniel González, Arizona Republic, Dec. 15, 2012.
Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Loses Bid to Dismiss U.S. Bias Lawsuit
Edvard Pettersson, Bloomberg Businessweek, Dec. 13, 2012.
2 Bills Before City Council Would Limit Deportations
Kirk Semple, New York Times, Dec. 12, 2012.
New Policy for Young Immigrants Creates Paperwork Deluge
Karen Grigsby Bates, NPR, Dec. 12, 2012.
Families Divided by Immigration Enforcement Call for 'Humane Reforms'
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News, Dec. 12, 2012.
Nation's Largest Scholarship Gift for Undocumented Students Is Announced
Sandra Lilley, NBC Latino, Dec. 11, 2012.
Colorado Senator Announces Immigration Agreement
Emily Deruy, ABC News, Dec. 10, 2012.
5 Republicans Who Matter on Immigration
Seung Min Kim, Politico, Dec. 10, 2012.
Poll: Majority Back Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
CNN Political Unit, Dec. 10, 2012.
Battleground Poll: Most Back Path to Citizenship
James Hohmann, Politico, Dec. 10, 2012.
Undocumented Immigrants' Interest in Federal Deferred Action Program High, Applications Low
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News, Dec. 9, 2012.
New 'Gang of Eight' on Immigration
Seung Min Kim, Politico, Dec. 7, 2012.
The New Border: Illegal Immigration's Shifting Frontier
Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, Dec. 6, 2012.
The New Faces of Illegal Immigration
Sebastian Rotella, Arizona Republic, Dec. 6, 2012.
California Attorney General: Immigration Detainers are Voluntary
Jennie Pasquarella & Julia Harumi Mass, ACLU, Dec. 6, 2012.
Illegal Immigration to the United States Is Down
Emily Deruy, ABC Univision, Dec. 6, 2012.
Republicans' Immigration Bill Blocked by Senate Democrats
Julia Preston, New York Times (blog), Dec. 5, 2012.
Young Immigrants Want 'Dream Warrior' Army
Julia Preston, New York Times, Dec. 5, 2012.
Los Angeles Sheriff Baca Will No Longer Turn Over Low-Level Offenders to Immigration
Jorge Rivas, Colorlines, Dec. 5, 2012.
Suit Against Immigration Detainers To Go Forward
Fox News Latino, Dec. 4, 2012.
California's 'Anti-Arizona' TRUST Act Is Back for Another Round
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American SCPR, Dec. 3, 2012.
Jan Brewer's Immigration Backlash Begins
Terry Greene Sterling, The Daily Beast, Dec. 2, 2012.
Effort to Secure Border Crimps Commerce Along It
Fernanda Santos, New York Times, Dec. 1, 2012.

News Articles from November 2012

Republicans Vote to Limit Legal Immigration in First Post-Election Reform Push
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Nov. 30, 2012.
Republicans Rushing to Construct New Immigration Reforms
Lauren Fox, US News & World Report, Nov. 29, 2012.
Arizona Sued for Denying Driver's Licenses to Immigrant Youth
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, Nov. 29, 2012.
Obama Administration Opposes House Immigration Bill That Would Limit Legal Immigration
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Nov. 29, 2012.
Agents Seek to Block Deportation Discretion Directive
Andrew Harris, Bloomberg News, Nov. 29, 2012.
House Poised to Pass STEM Immigration Bill
Juliana Gruenwald (for National Journal), Mashable, Nov. 29, 2012.
Lawsuit Expected on Migrant Driver's Licenses
Daniel Gonzalez, Arizona Republic, Nov. 28, 2012.
Congressional Fight Focused on Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Kitty Felde, 89.3 KPCC, Nov. 28, 2012.
Among Young Immigrants, Applications for Deportation Relief Have Slowed
Tara Bahrampour, Washington Post, Nov. 27, 2012.
Mexicans Feeling Persecuted Flee U.S.
Rafael Romo, CNN, Nov. 27, 2012.
Asian-American Says Latinos Not Only Ones Hit by SB 1070
Daniel González, Arizona Republic, Nov. 25, 2012.
Brewer's Order to End Migrant Driver Licenses 'Contradictory'
Daniel González and Rob O'Dell, Arizona Republic, Nov. 21, 2012.
Illegal Immigration: Who's Applying for Obama's 'DREAM Act' Deferrals?
David Grant, Christian Science Monitor, Nov. 20, 2012.
300,000 Undocumented Immigrants Have Applied for Deportation Reprieve
Fox News Latino, Nov. 20, 2012.
Massachusetts to Grant In-State Tuition to Immigrants Who Qualify for DACA
Roque Planas, Huffington Post, Nov. 19, 2012.
Immigrants to Pay Tuition at Rate Set for Residents
Richard Pérez-Peña, New York Times, Nov. 19, 2012.
Familiar Immigration Fallout in S.C.
Dan McCue, Courthouse News Service, Nov. 19, 2012.
More Young Illegal Immigrants Apply for, and Receive, Reprieves
Julia Preston, New York Times, Nov. 16, 2012.
10 Worst Immigration Detention Centers Should Be Closed, Detention Watch Network Report Says
Michael McLaughlin, Huffington Post, Nov. 16, 2012.
What Is Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
Bill Ong Hing, Huffington Post, Nov. 15, 2012.
ACLU Files Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Mandatory Immigration Lock-Up
Michael Tan, ACLU blog post, Nov. 15, 2012.
Immigration Reform: Obama Predicts Action, Calls to 'Seize the Moment'
Linda Feldmann, Christian Science Monitor, Nov. 14, 2012.
Arpaio Tries Mending Rift with Latinos
JJ Hensley, Arizona Republic, Nov. 9, 2012.
After Election Victory, Arpaio Says He Wants to Meet with Latinos
Catherine E. Shoichet and Valeria Fernandez, CNN, Nov. 8, 2012.
Arizona 'Toughest Sheriff' Arpaio Wins After Hispanic Opposition
Amanda J. Crawford, Bloomberg Businessweek, Nov. 7, 2012.
Feds Delay Review of Obama Immigration Program
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Nov. 5, 2012.
Outrage in Texas After Airborne Police Sharpshooter Kills 2
Manny Fernandez, New York Times, Nov. 4, 2012.
Illegal Immigration: Why Eyes Will Be on Maryland this Election Day
David Grant, Christian Science Monitor, Nov. 2, 2012.
The Deferred Action Process is Working, But Mitt Romney Would Stop Its Success
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Nov. 2, 2012.
Latinos Urged to Oust Sheriff Over Deportations
Fernanda Santos, New York Times, Nov. 2, 2012.
DOJ Criticizes Immigration Courts for Inefficiency
Sarah Posner, The Jurist, Nov. 2, 2012.
ICE: Fall in Jail Deportees Tied to Fewer Migrants
Daniel González, Arizona Republic, Nov. 1, 2012.
Arizona's Arpaio Faces Election Fight as Latinos Mobilize
Amanda J. Crawford, Bloomberg News, Nov. 1, 2012.
Report: Immigration Courts Falling Behind Despite More Judges
Jordy Yager, The Hill, Nov. 1, 2012.
Justices Asked Whether Decision on Deportation Warnings Applies Retroactively
Adam Liptak, New York Times, Nov. 1, 2012.

News Articles from October 2012

How Penalties for Illegal Immigration Stack Up Against Other Crimes
Mercedes White, Deseret News, Oct. 31, 2012.
Rare Illinois Scholarship for Undocumented Immigrants to Begin Taking Applications
Fox News Latino, Oct. 29, 2012.
Pentagon Reopens Program Allowing Immigrants with Special Skills to Enlist
Julia Preston, New York Times, Oct. 27, 2012.
Study: Improved Economy Draws Illegal Immigrants
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Oct. 25, 2012.
Arizona Campaign Builds Against "America's Toughest Sheriff"
New America Media, Oct. 25, 2012.
Appeals Court Denies Alabama's Request for New Hearing on Immigration Law
CNN Wire Staff, CNN, Oct. 18, 2012.
CEO Drops $1 Million for Undocumented Immigrant College Scholarships, Partners with North Carolina Universities
Bryan Llenas, Fox News Latino, Oct. 17, 2012.
Groups Protest Operation by Immigration Agents
Julia Preston, New York Times, Oct. 17, 2012.
IDs for Illegal Immigrants Take a Step in Los Angeles
Ian Lovett, New York Times, Oct. 16, 2012.
4,591 Young Illegal Immigrants Get Deportation Reprieve
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Oct. 12, 2012.
Obama's New Program for Young Illegal Immigrants: How Is It Going?
Stacy Teicher Khadaroo & Amanda Paulson, Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 9, 2012.
No Immigration Charges Filed Against Activist in Traffic Stop
Julia Preston, New York Times, Oct. 8, 2012.
ICE Defends Itself Over Jose Antonio Vargas Case
Katie Glueck, Politico, Oct. 8, 2012.
Los Angeles to Cease Transferring Some Immigrants
Ian Lovett, New York Times, Oct. 4, 2012.
In Alabama, Legal Immigrants Wanted for Dirty Jobs
Margaret Newkirk & Gigi Douban, Bloomberg Businessweek, Oct. 4, 2012.
Undocumented Life Is a Hurtle as Immigrants Seek a Reprieve
Kirk Semple, New York Times, Oct. 3, 2012.
Decline in Immigrant Entrepreneurship Threatens U.S. Competitiveness
J.D. Harrison, Washington Post, Oct. 2, 2012.
TRUST Act Vetoed: California Gov. Jerry Brown Calls Limits On Immigration Enforcement 'Flawed'
Elise Foley, Huffington Post, Oct. 1, 2012.
DREAM Act Would Boost Economy, Think Tank Says
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Oct. 1, 2012.
The Economic Benefits of Passing the DREAM Act
Juan Carlos Guzmán and Raul C. Jara, Center for American Progress, Oct. 1, 2012.

News Articles from September 2012

Same-Sex Couples Granted Protection in Deportations
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 28, 2012.
A Flood of Applications, With a Trickle of Approvals
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 27, 2012.
Court: Certain Green Card Applicants Won't 'Age Out,' Have to Wait Longer
Greg Botelho, CNN, Sept. 27, 2012.
Deportation Deferrals Put Employers of Immigrants in a Bind
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 25, 2012.
Alabama Immigration Law Has Surprise Result
Margaret Newkirk and Gigi Douban, Bloomberg Businessweek, Sept. 24, 2012.
Bill to Keep Graduates in U.S. Fails in the House
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 20, 2012.
Illegal Migrants Across U.S. Taking Protests to Defiant New Level
Daniel González, Arizona Republic, Sept. 20, 2012.
Judge Says Arizona Can Enforce Most Contentious Part of Immigration Law
Bill Mears, CNN, Sept. 19, 2012.
Limits Placed on Immigrants in Health Care Law
Robert Pear, New York Times, Sept. 17, 2012.
DREAM Act-Lite: 7 in 100 Eligible Illegal Immigrants Apply, So Far
David Grant, Christian Science Monitor, Sept. 14, 2012.
LA Library Card Not Becoming Immigrant ID
Meredith Schwartz, Library Journal, Sept. 14, 2012.
U.S. Cites Fast Pace on Reprieves for Young Illegal Immigrants
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 14, 2012.
Chicago City Council Passes 'Welcoming City Ordinance' to Protect Undocumented Immigrants
Huffington Post, Sept. 13, 2012.
Quick Start to Program Offering Immigrants a Reprieve
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 11, 2012.
First Group of Delayed Young Deportees Approved
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Sept. 11, 2012.
Alabama Appeals Ruling on Immigration Law
CNN Wire Staff, CNN, Sept. 11, 2012.
Young Immigrants Pause on 'Deferred Action' Offer
Miriam Jordan, Wall St. Journal. Sept. 9, 2012.
Divided by Immigration Policy
John Leland, New York Times, Sept. 8, 2012.
Record Number of Foreigners Were Deported in 2011, Officials Say
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 7, 2012.
Arizona Immigration Law Survives Ruling
Fernanda Santos, New York Times, Sept. 6, 2012.
Court Rulings Help Illegal Immigrants' College-Bound Children
Julia Preston, New York Times, Sept. 5, 2012.
Judge: Ariz. Can Ask Suspects to Prove Immigration Status
Michael Winter, USA Today, Sept. 5, 2012.
Three Key Facts About the Legal Case Against Anti-Immigrant Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Ian Millhiser, Think Progress, Sept. 4, 2012.

News Articles From August 2012

Russell Pearce Beaten But Still a Force
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Arizona Republic, Aug. 31, 2012.
When It Comes to Children and the Immigration Debate, Words Matter
Mónica Novoa, Colorlines, Aug. 31, 2012.
California Bill Allows DREAMers to Obtain Driver's Licenses
Fox News Latino, Aug. 31, 2012.
Arpaio Must Stand Trial Over False Arrest Allegations, Appeals Court Says
Mark Hansen, ABA Journal, Aug. 30, 2012.
Feds: Arizona Must Deny 'Dreamers' Medicaid
Mary K. Reinhart, Arizona Republic, Aug. 29, 2012.
California Sheriffs Oppose Bill on Illegal Immigrants
Brook Barnes, New York Times, Aug. 28, 2012.
California's 'Anti-Arizona' Immigration Bill on Way to Governor's Desk
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American 89.3 KPCC, Aug. 24, 2012.
Immigration Lawsuit Revives DREAM Act Debate
Tom Cohen, CNN, Aug. 24, 2012.
Ten ICE Agents Target Obama Deportation Policy with Lawsuit
Carol Cratty, CNN, Aug. 23, 2012.
Secure Communities Costs Los Angeles County More than $26 Million a Year: Report
Elise Foley, Huffington Post, Aug. 23, 2012.
Young Undocumented Immigrants Camp Overnight for 'Deferred Action'
Josie Huang, 89.3 KPCC, Aug. 23, 2012.
Immigration Agents File Suit Against Napolitano Over 'Amnesty' Program
Shannon Bream, Fox News, Aug. 23, 2012.
Poll: Attitudes Soften Over Children of Illegal Immigrants
Greg Toppo, USA Today, Aug. 22, 2012.
Court Blocks Provisions in Immigration Laws, Lets Some Controversial Ones Stand
CNN Wire Staff, Aug. 22, 2012.
DOJ to Establish Civil Rights Unit in Alabama in Wake of State Immigration Laws
Max Slater, Jurist, Aug. 22, 2012.
Driver's License Rules Fuel New Immigration Debate
Catherine E. Shoichet and Mariano Castillo, CNN, Aug. 22, 2012.
Judge Hears New SB 1070 Challenge
Michael Kiefer, Arizona Republic, Aug. 21, 2012.
Arizona Immigration Law Foes Seek Halt Status Checks
Edvard Pettersson and William Hermann, Bloomberg Businessweek, Aug. 21, 2012.
Appeals Court Draws Boundaries on Alabama's Immigration Law
Campbell Robertson and Julia Preston, New York Times, Aug. 21, 2012.
Court Rules That Ala. Can't Check Students' Immigration Status
August 28, 2012, Aug. 28, 2012.
Federal Court Gives Conflicting Ruling on Ala., Ga. Immigration Laws
Raven Clabough, The New American, Aug. 21, 2012.
Will Arizona-Inspired Illegal Immigration Laws Run Afoul of Constitution?
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, Aug. 21, 2012.
'Dreamers' Cautious about Obama's Deferred-Action Program
Daniel Gonzalez and Eugene Scott, Arizona Republic, Aug. 19, 2012.
Illegal Immigrants Line Up by Thousands for Deportation Deferrals
Julia Preston, New York Times, Aug. 15, 2012.
Young Immigrants, in America Illegally, Line Up for Reprieve
Julia Preston, New York Times, Aug. 13, 2012.
Illegal Immigrants See Opportunity in New Rule
Adeshina Emmanuel, New York Times, Aug. 9, 2012.
Immigration-Policy Details Emerge
Miriam Jordan, Wall St. Journal, Aug. 3, 2012.
The Long, Lawless Ride of Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Joe Hagan, Rolling Stone, Aug. 2, 2012.
Racial-Profiling Trial: Testimony in Case Ends
JJ Hensley, Arizona Republic, Aug. 2, 2012.
Racial-Profiling Trial: Former MCSO Deputy Testifies
JJ Hensley, Arizona Republic, Aug. 1, 2012.
When a Taste for Publicity Bites Back
Fernanda Santos, New York Times, Aug. 1, 2012.
Young Immigrants Prepare for New U.S. Deportation Policy
Gustavo Valdes, CNN, Aug. 1, 2012.

News Articles From July 2012

Program Tracks Arrests in Group of Immigrants
Julia Preston, New York Times, July 31, 2012.
Hospitals Fear Cuts in Aid for Care to Illegal Immigrants
Nina Bernstein, New York Times, July 26, 2012.
New York Initiative Aims to Shield Illegal Immigrants from Fraud
Aaron Edwards, New York Times, July 25, 2012.
ACLU: Pearce E-mails Prove SB 1070 Was Racially Motivated
Alia Beard Rau, Arizona Republic, July 19, 2012.
Arizona Judge Told Sheriff to Blame for Latinos' Abuse
Edvard Pettersson and William Hermann, Bloomberg, July 19, 2012.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Is Latest to Reject 'Secure Communities' Immigration Law
Robert M. Morganthau, The Daily Beast, July 13, 2012.
'Secure Communities' and the U.S. Immigrant Rights Movement: Lessons from New York State
Michelle Fei, North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA), July 11, 2012.
Feds: No Change in Illegal Immigration Checks by Arizona Police Since Ruling
Michael Martinez, CNN, July 11, 2012.
Survey: Majority Says Immigration Policy Is for the Feds, Not the States
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American (89.3 KPCC), July 11, 2012.
Racial Profiling Difficult to Prove, Experts Say
Alan Gomez, USA Today, July 11, 2012.
Growing Number of Cities Are Fighting Back Against Anti-Immigrant Policies
Alex Brown, Think Progress, July 11, 2012.
Obama Policy on Immigrants Is Challenged by Chicago
Julia Preston, New York Times, July 10, 2012.
D.C. Passes Bill to Restrict Secure Communities Immigration Enforcement Program
Christina Costantini & Elise Foley, Huffington Post, July 10, 2012.
James Makowski, U.S. Citizen Mistaken for Undocumented Immigrant, Sues Government
Huffington Post, July 10, 2012.
Arizona's Secession-Lite Plan
Alex Seitz-Wald, Salon, July 6, 2012.
California Senate Passes 'Anti-Arizona' Bill to Limit Federal Detainers on Illegal Immigrants
Michael Martinez, CNN, July 6, 2012.
TRUST Act Passes California Senate: Bill Would Override 'Secure Communities,' Protect Illegal Immigrants From Deportation
Simone Wilson, LA Weekly (blog), July 5, 2012.
ACLU Puts Out PSA on 'Show Me Your Papers'
Daniela Goncalves, Fox News Latino, July 2, 2012.

News Articles from June 2012

Feds Reveal Their Janus Face on Arizona's Racial Profiling
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, June 28, 2012.
For Immigrants, Recent Policy Changes Are Personal
Henry Hanks, CNN, June 27, 2012.
What's Next for Arizona and 'Show Me Your Papers' Laws?
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, June 26, 2012.
How Obama Wins on Arizona Immigration
Linda Feldmann, Christian Science Monitor, June 26, 2012.
Arizona Small Businesses Fret After Immigration Ruling
Emily Maltby, Wall St. Journal, June 26, 2012.
Immigration Rulng Leaves Issues Unresolved
Julia Preston, New York Times, June 26, 2012.
Immigration Reform Back to Square One
Allison Brennan, CNN, June 26, 2012.
Immigration Fight Changes Arizona, Groups Say
Alan Duke, CNN, June 26, 2012.
In Arizona, Confusion on Ruling on Migrants
Fernanda Santos, New York Times, June 25, 2012.
Arizona Immigration Decision: Activists Split on Split Decision
Reid J. Epstein, Politico, June 25, 2012.
Immigrants Are Crucial to Innovation, Study Says
Andrew Martin, New York Times, June 25, 2012.
Ruling on Arizona Immigration To Have Mixed Impact on Laws in Other States
Pamela Constable & Jeremy Borden, Washington Post, June 25, 2012.
Arizona Immigration Law Turmoil Remains After Ruling
Alia Beard Rau & Shaun McKinnon, Arizona Republic, June 25, 2012.
Activists Protest Immigration-Law Ruling
Tamara Audi & Andrew Morse, Wall St. Journal, June 25, 2012.
Arizona Immigration Law Is Subject of Seven Separate Lawsuits
Alia Beard Rau, Arizona Republic, June 25, 2012.
Blocking Parts of Arizona Law, Justices Allow Its Centerpiece
Adam Liptak & John H. Cushman, Jr., New York Times, June 25, 2012.
Arizona Immigration Law: Supreme Court Upholds Key Portion of Senate Bill 1070
Alia Beard Rau, Arizona Republic, June 25, 2012.
Challenges Ahead on Implementing Executive Action to Prevent Deportation of Unauthorized Youth
Muzaffar Chishti & Faye Hipsman, MPI, June 20, 2012.
Republicans Refine Immigration Message After Obama's Scoop
Deirdre Walsh & Tom Cohen, CNN, June 19, 2012.
Was Obama's Move on Immigration Legal? Lawyers' Memo Makes the Case
David Grant, Christian Science Monitor, June 19, 2012.
Obama Immigration Policy Favored 2-to-1 by Likely Voters
Lisa Lerer, Bloomberg Businessweek, June 19, 2012
DREAMers Welcome Obama's Immigration Shift, But Pledge Caution
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, June 18, 2012.
In a Shift, Biggest Wave of Migrants Is Now Asian
Kirk Semple, New York Times, June 18, 2012
For Illegal Immigrant Graduates, a 'Leap of Faith Has Been Answered,' Educator Says
Michael Martinez, CNN, June 16, 2012.
Obama Says Policy Limiting Deportations Is 'More Just'
John H. Cushman, Jr., New York Times, June 15, 2012.
Secretary Napolitano Announces Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities
DHS New Release, June 15, 2012.
In Ariz., Immigrants Await Supreme Court Ruling With Trepidation
Valeria Fernández, New America Media, June 15, 2012.
Not Legal Not Leaving
Jose Antonio Vargas, TIME Magazine, June 14, 2012.
Behind the Cover: America's Undocumented Immigrants
Feifei Sun, TIME LightBox, June 14, 2012.
ACLU Threatens to Sue Feds Over Arizona Immigration Detention
Roque Planas, Fox News Latino, June 13, 2012.
Almost 1 in 5 Small U.S. Businesses Owned By Immigrants
Frank Bass, Bloomberg News, June 13, 2012.
Immigration Summit: Are Undocumented Workers Really Taking 'American' Jobs?
Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News, June 12, 2012.
Brewer Wants Law Enforcement Ready for SB 1070 Ruling
Alia Beard Rau and JJ Hensley, Arizona Republic, June 12, 2012.
D.C. Prepares to Walk Fine Line on Deportations
Tom Howell, Jr., The Washington Times, June 4, 2012.
SB 1070 Supreme Court Ruling May Impact U.S. Races
Dan Nowicki, Arizona Republic, June 2, 2012.

News Articles from May 2012

Report: Immigration Needed to Spur Economic Recovery in California, Increase Competition
Ruxandra Guidi, 89.3 KPCC, May 31, 2012.
Students Press for Action on Immigration
Julia Preston, New York Times, May 30, 2012.
I'm a Successful Entrepreneur But Might Get Deported
Jose Pagliery, CNN Money, May 29, 2012.
Undocumented Immigrants Pursue College and Professional Careers
Fox News Latino, May 26, 2012.
Report: Are U.S. Immigration Policies Hurting Business?
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American (89.3 KPCC), May 23, 2012.
Supreme Court Rules Immigrants Can't Avoid Deportation Based on Length of Parents' Stay
Debra Cassens Weiss, ABA Journal, May 21, 2012.
Alabama Governor Urges Changes to Latest Immigration Law
Campbell Robertson, New York Times, May 17, 2012.
US: Sexual Violence, Harassment of Immigrant Farmworkers
Human Rights Watch, Huffington Post, May 16, 2012.
Feds Use Counter-Terrorism Laws to Feul Deportation Machine
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, May 15, 2012.
ACLU Sues ICE for Harsh Treatment of Immigrant Detainees in Court
Brittaney Barsotti, AlterNet, May 14, 2012.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio Allegedly Not Only Harassed Latinos But Ignored Crime
Andrew Cohen, the Atlantic, May 11, 2012.
Justice Department Sues Arizona Sheriff
Fernanda Santos & Charles Savage, New York Times, May 10, 2012.
ICE Deportation Reviews by the Numbers, Explained
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American (89.3 KPCC), May 9, 2012.
Jan Brewer, Other Arizona Officials Weigh Wider Impact of New Border Strategy
Terry Greene Sterling, The Daily Beast, May 9, 2012.
Child Immigration Is Rising
Nathan Koppel, Wall St. Journal, May 7, 2012.
Colleges Look at Policies for Illegal Immigrants
Mary Beth Marklein, USA Today, May 7, 2012.
Why States Shouldn't Control Immigration
Adam Cohen, TIME, May 7, 2012.
Chasing the Dream: Sorting Fact and Myth Is Biggest Obstacle to Immigration Reform
G.M. Filisko, ABA Journal, May 4, 2012.
I'm No Jimmy the Greek, But SB 1070 Likely to be Left Toothless
Ediberto Roman, Huffington Post, May 4, 2012.
Feds: Alabama Immigration Law Caused Spike in Hispanic Student Absences
CNN Wire Staff, May 4, 2012.
Traffic Stop Highlights Arizona Law
Miriam Jordan, Wall St. Journal, May 4, 2012.
ICE Announces Minor Deportation Policy Shift for Secure Communities
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, May 3, 2012.
Change in L.A.P.D. Policy Has Immigrants Hoping for More
Jennifer Medina, New York Times, May 2, 2012.
Beyond May Day and Marches, an Evolving Immigrant Rights Movement
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American (89.3 KPCC), May 1, 2012.

News Articles From April 2011

Immigration Opponent Withdraws From Group
Jason DeParle, New York Times, Apr. 29, 2011.
Obama Appears to Rule Out Acting on His Own on Immigration
Tom Cohen, CNN, Apr. 29, 2011.
Is the Next Immigration Fight Over 'Anchor Babies'?
Ed Hornick, CNN, Apr. 28, 2011.
Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Leaving the U.S.
Vivek Wadhwa, Bloomberg Businessweek, Apr. 27, 2011.
Immigration, Foreignness, and the 'Birther' Debate
Leslie Berenstein Rojas, 89.3 KPCC, Apr. 27, 2011.
Some States Undeterred by Arizona Immigration-Law Backlash
Scott Wong, Politico, Apr. 27, 2011.
Obama Slams Georgia Bill on Immigration
Catalina Camia, USA Today, Apr. 27, 2011.
Deportation Halted for Some Students as Lawmakers Seek New Policy
Julia Preston, New York Times, Apr. 26, 2011.
A Year After SB 1070, the Deporation Pipeline Still Begins in Washington
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, Apr. 25, 2011.
Noncriminals Swept Up In Federal Deporation Program
Lee Romney & Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, Apr. 25, 2011.
California Lawmakers Push Back Against Secure Communities
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Apr. 25, 2011.
Undocumented Immigrants Paid $11.2 Billion in Taxes While GE Paid Nothing
Mike Elk, Think Progress, Apr. 23, 2011.
A Year On, Divisions Linger of Arizona Immigration Law
Tim Gaynor, Reuters, Apr. 22, 2011.
Newt Gingrich's 2012 Immigration Dance
Kendra Marr, Politico, Apr. 22, 2011.
Obama, in Re-election Mode, Promises Immigration Reform Again
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Apr. 21, 2011.
Latinos and Democrats Press Obama to Curb Deportations
Julia Preston, New York Times, Apr. 20, 2011.
Obama Talks Immigration with Officials--But No Members of Congress
David Jackson, USA Today, Apr. 19, 2011.
The Melting Pot That Isn't: Why America Needs Better Immigration
Richard Florida, The Atlantic, Apr. 19, 2011.
How Immigration Activists Are Fighting Deporation Policy with Social Media
Juan E. Gastelum, Mashable, Apr. 19, 2011.
The Anti-Immigration Crusader
Jason DeParle, New York Times, Apr. 17, 2011.
Undocumented Paying Taxes Hoping to Ease into Legality
Matt O'Brien, Contra Costa Times, Apr. 17, 2011.
Mexican Opinion of US Dwindles Amid Spread of Arizona-Style Immigration Laws
Andrew Kennis, Christian Science Monitor, Apr. 15, 2011.
Appeals Court Rules against Arizona Law as Immigration Measures Lose Steam in State Legislatures
Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Begeron, MPI Policy Beat, Apr. 14, 2011.
8 States Copying Arizona's Immigration Law
The Week, Apr. 13, 2011.
Elton Gallegly's (R-CA) Immigration Strategy: Destroy California's Economy and the GOP's Future with Latinos
Frank Sherry, Huffington Post, Apr. 13, 2011.
Arizona Immigration Law: Court Refuses to Lift Stay
Alia Beard Rau & Michael Kiefer, Arizona Republic, Apr. 12, 2011.
Arizona May Not Enforce Key Parts of Immigration Law, Court Rules
Warren Richey, Christian Science Monitor, Apr. 11, 2011.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Blocking Arizona Immigration Law
Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times, Apr. 11, 2011.
The Story of One Man's Immigration Ordeal
Edward Alden, Newsweek, Apr. 10, 2011.
A Death in Juarez: How U.S. Immigration Policy Is Tearing American Families Apart
Osha Gray Davidson, Forbes (blog), Apr. 7, 2011.
Pearce Bids Anew to Curb Illegal Immigrants
Howard Fischer, Arizona Daily Star, Apr. 7, 2011.
California Anti-Illegal Immigration Bills Die
Cindy Carcamo, OC Register, Apr. 6, 2011.
GOP Senators Push Bill to Limit Birthright Citizenship
Catalina Camia, USA Today, Apr. 5, 2011.
White House Resists Push to Stop Deportations, Members of Congress Ssay
Hans Nichols, Bloomberg, Apr. 4, 2011.
Immigration Coalition Pressures President Obama
Julie Mason, Politico, Apr. 4, 2011.
Disparity in Border Security Under Review
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Apr. 4, 2011.
"Border Security First" Advocates Block Real Immigration Reform
Marshall Fitz & Raúl Arce-Contreras, American Progress, April 1, 2011.
Is Immigration Policy Killing the American Dream?
Katie Connolly, BBC News, April 1, 2011.
Napolitano Sidesteps Congressman's Call for Immigration Compassion
Paul Courson, CNN, Apr. 1, 2011.
Yet Another State Leaves Immigration Enforcement Bill on Cutting Room Floor
Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact, Apr. 1, 2011.

News Articles From March 2012

Human Rights Group Cites Violations on U.S.-Mexico Border
Michael Martinez and Gustavo Valdes, CNN, Mar. 29, 2012.
Union Chief Says New U.S. Rules for Immigration Detention Are Flawed
Julia Preston, New York Times, Mar. 28, 2012.
California Senate Moves to Protect Immigrant Families in Deportation
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, Mar. 28, 2012.
Police Groups Oppose Mississippi Immigration Measure
Fox News Latino, Mar. 27, 2012.
Arizona's Illegal-Immigration Population Plunges
Daniel González, Arizona Republic, Mar. 23, 2012.
Immigration Issues Touch Many Denominations
Bob Smietana, USA Today, Mar. 22, 2012.
US Policies Encourage Immigrants to Stay, Study Finds
Andrew Becker, California Watch, Mar. 22, 2012.
Court Upholds Ban on Texas Immigrant Housing Law
Immigration Impact, Mar. 22, 2012.
Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws
Brentin Mock, Colorlines, Mar. 21, 2012.
Torture of Gay Immigration Prisoners Alleged
Adam Klasfeld, Courthouse News Service, Mar. 21, 2012.
States' Anti-Illegal Immigration Bills Hit Roadblocks
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Mar. 20, 2012.
U.S. Argues Arizona Immigration Law Unconstitutional
Josh Gerstein, Politico, Mar. 19, 2012.
Mississippi House Passes Anti-Immigrant Bill, Although Without the Worst Alabama-Style Provisions
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Mar. 16, 2012.
Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Controversial Immigration Bill
Joe Sutton, CNN, Mar. 16, 2012.
Coming Out Undocumented: How Much of a Political Effect Has the Movement Had?
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American (KPCC), Mar. 14, 2012.
California City Accused of "Profiting" from Undocumented Immigrants
Mar. 14, 2012.
Detention for Immigrants That Looks Less Like Prison
Kirk Semple and Tim Eaton, New York Times, Mar. 13, 2012.
Info Demanded on 'Criminal Alien Program'
Chris Coughlin, Courthouse News Service, Mar. 13, 2012.
Immigration Case Challenges Justice Department's Credibility
Jess Bravin, Wall St. Journal, Mar. 13, 2012.
DREAMers Personalize Cases to Stall Deportation
Alan Gomez, USA Today, Mar. 12, 2012.
Deportation Often Means Losing Custody of US-Born Children
Fox News Latino, Mar. 12, 2012.
Immigration Decreases, but Tensions Remain High
Julia Preston, New York Times, Mar. 10, 2012.
U.S. Appeals Court Voids 2 Parts of Ala. Immigration Law
Michael Winter, USA Today, Mar. 8, 2012.
Illegal Immigrants Get Scholarships While Aid Bill Idles
Kirk Semple, New York Times, Mar. 8, 2012.
Floods and Invasions: Immigration Metaphors in the Courts
Leslie Berestein Rojas, KPCC Multi-American, Mar. 7, 2012.
Allowed to Stay, Miami Student Becomes Face of Obama Immigration Policy
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, Mar. 7. 2012.
Baltimore Mayor Prevents Police From Asking About Immigration Status
Jorge Rivas, Colorlines, Mar. 5, 2012.
Alabama Immigration Laws Become New Focus of Selma Civil Rights March
Fox News Latino, Mar. 4, 2012.
Immigration Laws of Alabama, Georgia Under Scrutiny in U.S. Appeals Court
Laurence Viele Davidson, Bloomberg, Mar. 1, 2012.
LAPD Eases Impound Rules for Unlicensed Drivers
Jorge Rivas, Colorlines, Mar. 1, 2012.
Alabama and Georgia's Anti-Immigrant Laws Head Back to Court
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Mar. 1, 2012.
Nation's Toughest Immigration Law Stays Put for Now
Corey Dade, NPR, Mar. 1, 2012.
Kris Kobach, Nativist Son
Suzy Khimm, Mother Jones, March/April 2012.

News Articles From February 2012

Questions Arise with Implementation of Obama Administration's New Prosecutorial Discretion Policy
Muzaffar Chishti & Claire Bergeron, MPI Policy Beat, Feb. 29, 2012.
Judge Expands Ban on Arizona Immigration Law
Josh Gerstein, Politico, Feb. 29, 2012.
Across Arizona, Illegal Immigration Is on the Back Burner
Adam Nagourney, New York Times, Feb. 26, 2012.
Mississippi House Passes Tough Immigration Bill
Fox News Latino, Feb. 25, 2012.
Against All Odds, States Move on Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Feb. 16, 2012.
Mississippi Lawmaker Pushes Alabama-Style Attack on Schools and Showers for Immigrants
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Feb. 15, 2012.
U.S. to Pay Immigrants Over Raids
Kirk Semple, New York Times, Feb. 14, 2012.
Arizona Softens Tone on Illegal Immigrants
Miriam Jordan, Wall St. Journal, Feb. 13, 2012.
Arizona Bills Focus on Illegal Immigration
Alia Beard Rau, Arizona Republic, Feb. 12, 2012.
Rakoff: SCOTUS May Have Been Misled in Immigration Case
Joe Palazzolo, WSJ Law Blog, Feb. 10, 2012.
Court Presses Obama on Deportation Policy
Andrew Becker, California Watch, Feb. 10, 2012.
Dangerous Path to Legal Status for Some Immigrants
Kiran Khalid, CNN, Feb. 9, 2012.
Detained Immigrants With Mental Illnesses Face Barriers in Court
Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, Feb. 7, 2012.
For Battered Immigrant Women, Fear of Deportation Becomes Abusers' Weapon, But 2 Laws Can Overcome That
Pamela Constable, Washington Post, Feb. 8, 2012.
Kansas Bill Seeks to Pair Undocumented Immigrants, Jobs
Mariano Castillo, CNN, Feb. 2, 2012.
Pushing for Jobs, Visas in Oakland
Bobby White, Wall St. Journal, Feb. 2, 2012.
Immigrant Worker Firings Unsettle a College Campus
Jennifer Medina, New York Times, Feb. 1, 2012.

News Articles From January 2012

A Divide on the Payoff of Legalizing Immigrants
Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune (via New York Times), Jan. 28, 2012.
Immigrant Children Face Uncertain Futures, Foster Care
Marjorie Valbrun, Huffington Post/America's Wire, Jan. 25, 2012.
The Politics of Immigrant Scapegoating: Not Just an American Pastime
Michelle Chen, Colorlines, Jan. 23, 2012.
In Deportation Policy Test, 1 in 6 Offered Reprieve
Julia Preston, New York Times, Jan. 19, 2012.
A Look Behind the U.S. Drop in Illegal Immigration
Michelle Mittelstadt, New America Media, Jan. 18, 2012.
A New Fight on Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
Dan Frosch, New York Times, Jan. 18, 2012.
Illegal Immigration Is Down, So Why Do We Keep Talking Like It Isn't?
Leslie Berestein Rojas, Multi-American (89.3 KPCC), Jan. 18, 2012.
New Mexico Lawmaker Proposes State Guest Worker Program for Undocumented Immigrants
Amanda Peterson Beadle, Think Progress, Jan. 18, 2012.
Americans' Immigration Concern Linger
Lyman Morales, Gallup, Jan. 17, 2012.
Mormons' Immigration Attitudes Set Them Apart
Eric Schulzke, Deseret News, Jan. 14, 2012.
Democrats Plan to Introduce Legislation to Repeal SB 1070
Alia Beard Rau, Arizona Republic, Jan. 11, 2012.
Missouri GOP Pushes Alabama-Style Bill Requiring Schools to Check Students' Immigration Status
Marie Diamond, Think Progress, Jan. 11, 2012.
Dispute Over Proposed Green Card Law Pits Brightest Immigrants Against Each Other
Pamela Constable, Washington Post, Jan. 10, 2012.
Agents' Union Stalls Training on Deportation Rules
Julia Preston, New York Times, Jan. 7, 2012.
Easier Route to Green Card to be Proposed for Some
Julia Preston, New York Times, Jan. 6, 2012.
Latino Immigration to the U.S. Could End This Year
Shannon K. O'Neil, The Atlantic, Jan. 5, 2012.
Obama's Justice Dept. Finally Cuffs Sheriff Joe, But Not the Policy That Made Him
Julianne Hing, Colorlines, Jan. 5, 2012.
Arpaio's Response to Justice Dept. Cordial, Challenging
JJ Hensley, Arizona Republic, Jan. 4, 2012.
Dispatch from Detention: A Rare Look Inside Our 'Humane' Immigration Jails
Seth Freed Wessler, Colorlines, Jan. 4, 2012.
TRAC vs. ICE: Report Claims More Disparity in Deportation Stats
Leslie Berestein Rojas, 89.3 KPCC Multi-American, Jan. 4, 2012.