Archive for the ‘alabama’ Category
US-citizen children denied food stamps under Alabama immigration law
Posted: February 7, 2012 at 2:46 pm By NicoleLast September, most of the nation’s worst anti-immigrant bill went into effect in Alabama. The impacts of HB56 have devastated the immigrant communities and the economy in Alabama. Unfortunately, stories from Alabama keep getting worse.
Richard Cohen from the Southern Poverty Law Center told Yahoo News the state-wide hotline has received several calls reporting families have [...]
Co-author of Arizona & Alabama immigration bills endorses Romney
Posted: January 11, 2012 at 1:16 pm By NicoleFresh off his win in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney has landed yet another endorsement. This morning, the Romney campaign announced, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has endorsed Romney for President.
Your messages delivered in Alabama!
Posted: November 21, 2011 at 12:35 pm By AllieThis weekend, we joined with national and local immigration groups to deliver nearly 50,000 signatures in support of Alabama families on the steps of the state Capitol.
On-the-ground organizing in Alabama
Posted: October 31, 2011 at 10:10 am By AllieThrough outreach on our national petition against Alabama’s HB56, we got in touch with Helen from Illinois, an immigration activist interesting in volunteering with state communities. I caught up with her via email to talk more about her experiences on the ground in the state.
Alabama residents speak out against HB56
Posted: October 21, 2011 at 2:47 pm By AllieOur allies at America’s Voice interview Alabama residents speaking out against the state’s anti-immigrant law HB56.
Court blocks part of Alabama immigration enforcement law
Posted: October 14, 2011 at 1:19 pm By AllieNews just broke via CNN that a federal appeals court has blocked enforcement of parts of a controversial immigration enforcement law in Alabama.
States leading the way for pro-immigrant policies
Posted: October 10, 2011 at 4:06 pm By AllieAs we learn more about the devastation being caused by Alabama’s anti-immigrant laws, it is critical to recognize our successes in other parts of the country. California and Rhode Island are taking initiative to implement smart, pro-immigrant policies.
Alabama’s all-out assault on immigrant communities
Posted: October 5, 2011 at 10:12 am By AllieCongress’ decision not to act on the federal level and pass comprehensive immigration reform means that states like Arizona, Georgia, Indiana and now Alabama can now legislate discrimination.
Update: Judge releases rulings on Alabama’s anti-immigration law
Posted: September 28, 2011 at 2:53 pm By AllieFollowing a temporary block of enforcement, a judge announced the rulings on Alabama’s notorious anti-immigrant law.
Enforcement of Alabama Immigration Law Temporarily Blocked
Posted: August 31, 2011 at 6:37 pm By Nicole This week, a judge has moved to temporarily block enforcement of Alabama’s notorious anti-immigrant law. The law is opposed by the Obama administration, church leaders and immigrant-rights groups.
Originally scheduled to take effect Thursday, the law, if enforced, would deter children’s access to public schools by requiring school officials to verify the immigration status [...]
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