Arizona Crosses the Line

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jul 13, 2010 The news coverage of the Obama administration’s efforts to stop the Arizona immigration law is missing the point by focusing on politics rather than the merits of the federal government’s case. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Feds Rev Up for Second Arizona Suit

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2010 As Arizona and the rest of the nation prepare for the state's controversial anti-immigration SB 1070 bill to go into effect, US Attorney General Eric Holder has suggested that the federal government may file yet another suit against the beleaguered state "if the U believes racial profiling is taking place". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

More States to Join Arizona in Annals of Immigration Infamy?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 8, 2010 The conflict is still raging over Arizona's oppressive SB 1070 immigration law, to say the least -- we're talking lawsuit-from-the-White-House-level conflict here -- but that's not stopping at least three other states from (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘9500 Liberty’: Documenting the Immigration Debate

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Jul 1, 2010 The new documentary “9500 Liberty” is about the struggle over a law requiring police to question anyone they have probable cause to believe is undocumented This premise may sound awfully familiar. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Justice Dept. to Challenge Arizona Law

Staff / Truthdig Jun 19, 2010 The Justice Department, as expected, has decided to file a lawsuit seeking to shut down Arizona's SB 1070, a move that is likely to launch immigration even further into this year's election debate as conservatives rally around anti-immigrant sentiment in scrounging for votes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ariz. Anti-Immigrant Wing to Target Children

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2010 Arizona Republicans are expected to introduce legislation this fall that would strip the citizenship of those quite offensively dubbed "anchor babies," children born in the U.S. to parents who are undocumented. It seems that the state's anti-immigrant wing is going even crazier than previously thought possible. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama, Brewer Meet in White House Huddle

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2010 President Barack Obama and Arizona Gov Jan Brewer have had their differences, especially over the issue of immigration and Brewer's push to pass SB 1070 last month Well, after Thursday's encounter at the White House (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

L.A. School Board Votes to Use Arizona Law as Object Lesson

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2010 On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School District board voted unanimously to condemn Arizona's infamous immigration law, SB 1070, and to register that disapproval in the form of (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thousands March on Phoenix (Updated)

Staff / Truthdig May 30, 2010 An estimated 50,000 Thousands of people walked five miles through the streets and heat of Phoenix on Saturday in protest of Arizona's new immigration law, which is slated to take effect July 29. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Musicians Band Together in Arizona Boycott

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2010 Anger against Arizona's recent spate of anti-immigrant laws, most notably the toxic SB 1070 law legalizing racial profiling, has hit the entertainment industry, as musicians are banding together in a "Sound Strike" to boycott playing shows in the state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A.G. Huddles With Top Cops About Arizona Law

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2010 On Wednesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder met with police chiefs from several big cities -- including Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Houston and Philadelphia -- who are concerned about the potential effects of Arizona's SB 1070 on (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Miami Ad Agency Rolls Out ‘Gringo Masks’ for the Masses

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2010 When life gives you SB 1070, make Gringo Masks That's the response of the Miami-based agency Zumi Advertising, whose clever marketers came up with handy his ’n' hers facial accouterments for anyone to slap on and instantly look whiter (continued) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )