As Arizona immigration reform takes effect, local tensions start to boil

Murder trial of patrol group's leader spotlights tense climate along border
Article | After Arizona rancher Robert Krentz was killed on his land last year by a man police believe was an illegal immigrant, television networks and more than 300 newspapers wrote about his death as an example of the dangers on the border.

Judge in Arizona decision is well versed in immigration cases
Article | The federal judge who blocked key aspects of Arizona's new immigration law was so well regarded across the political spectrum that she was nominated to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, who tapped her on the recommendation of Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), one of Congress's most...

Court cites federal immigration law, declares local measure unconstitutional
Article | A law approved four years ago by Hazleton, Pa., clamping down on illegal immigrants, which prompted similar moves in towns across the country, has been declared unconstitutional by a federal appeals court.

U.S. sues over Arizona immigration practices
Article | The Justice Department filed another lawsuit against immigration practices by Arizona authorities, saying Monday that a network of community colleges acted illegally in requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before they could be hired for jobs.

Judge questions Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona immigration law
Article | A federal appellate judge expressed deep skepticism Monday about a Justice Department lawsuit challenging Arizona's new immigration law, leaving uncertain the Obama administration's chances of stopping the law from taking effect.

Justice Department sues Arizona sheriff Arpaio
Article | The federal government is suing Joe Arpaio, the controversial Arizona sheriff, over his refusal to turn over documents in a civil rights probe.

Immigrant rights groups going to 'Plan B'
Article | Some immigrant rights groups are shifting the strategy in their so-far unsuccessful push to overhaul immigration law: They're calling the new tactic the "down payment" approach.