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How Bureaucrats Stand in the Way of Releasing Elderly and Ill Prisoners
By Christie Thompson Former inmate Veronica Barnes had three years left to serve in federal prison when she found out in January 2011 that her husband John was dying of pancreatic cancer. Doctors said it was inoperable. They gave him … Continue reading
Arizona and Kansas sue U.S. over voter registration law
By David Schwartz Kansas and Arizona filed a lawsuit against the U.S. federal government on Wednesday, seeking court approval for states to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The lawsuit brought by the two Republican-led states accuses … Continue reading
This Week’s Killer Heat Wave Threatens To Cause Earth’s Hottest Temps Ever
By April M. Short If you’re spending this week in California, Nevada, Arizona, or even parts of Wyoming and Idaho, prepare to burn. A potentially historic heat wave is headed your way from Thursday through next week, and experts warn … Continue reading
Hours After Supreme Court Strikes Down Voter Suppression Law, Senator Introduces Bill To Overturn Decision
By Scott Keyes The Supreme Court struck down an Arizona voter suppression law in a surprise move Monday, but one Republican senator is already trying to work around that decision. Conservative Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the 7-2 opinion in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Antonin Scalia, Arizona, citizenship, SCOTUS, Senate, Supreme Court, Ted Cruz, Texas, Voter suppression
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Surprise! Justice Scalia Strikes Down Arizona Law Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
By Ian Millhiser In an opinion by conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, a 7-2 Supreme Court held this morning that an Arizona law requiring voting officials to reject voter registration forms that are “not accompanied by concrete evidence of citizenship” conflicts … Continue reading
Joe Arpaio Launches “Air Posse” to Hunt Immigrants at Border
“Hunting” immigrants? This is a very disturbing development and a potentially dangerous escalation of the immigration issue. Joe Arpaio with this initiative has again added to a list of human and constitutional rights violations under the guise of fighting crime. Joe Arpaio Launches “Air … Continue reading
Arizona Immigration Law: Sections BLOCKED By Federal Judge
Finally! Someone with some sense who is responsible for interpreting the law. However, this is just a warm-up before the real struggle begin. Arizona Immigration Law: Sections BLOCKED By Federal Judge.
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Tagged Arizona, immigration, law, politics, SB 1070
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The Return of Jim Crow for Illegal Immigrants in Nebraska
This is exactly the type of laws that Arizona’s SB 1070 has spawned in other parts of the country. This is a prime example of why every person of color in the United States should be against SB 1070. Isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Fremont, immigration, Jim Crow, Nebraska, racism, SB 1070, segegation, sundown towns
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Feds To File Suit To Block Arizona Immigration Law
It is now official. The Justice Department will challenge the legality of SB 1070. This is going to be a long and bitter process on both sides. Feds To File Suit To Block Arizona Immigration Law : NPR.
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Tagged Arizona, civil rights, justice, politics, racism, SB 1070, social justice
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Mapping the Spread of SB 1070
This is the beginning of a malignancy spreading across America. Excellent article and updates from Seth Freed Wessler, Karina Hurtado, and the staff at Colorlines. Do we really want a land where certain people need to prove their right to … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, civil rights, justice, politics, racism, SB 1070, social justice
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