The courts alone won’t beat new, regressive legislation in these two states. Without a broader response such copycat of Arizona’s SB 1070 will continue to spread.
Immigration
As U.S. states tussle with the federal government over who has the authority to enforce immigration law, Latin American governments’ protests grow louder.
This AS/COA roundtable sought to raise awareness of the security challenges faced by human rights groups, migrants, and journalists in Mexico and steps to address their safety.
The U.S. labor secretary offers a blueprint for immigration reform.
The White House has renewed calls for immigration reform but, as the wait for action continues, states keep making legislative moves of their own.
Exploring the complexity of immigration discussions today, this compendium of articles looks at topics such as immigrants and the U.S. economy, the role of business, and next steps for the DREAM Act. U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis writes in the compendium that immigrants “pump up job growth by spurring the creation of new businesses.”
With the 2012 presidential campaign revving up, Obama hopes to build bipartisan support for comprehensive immigration reform. But opposition to a pathway for citizenship will make it tough to get a proposal through Congress.