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The Week in Immigration News

By | 07.30.10 | 5:33 pm

- Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), once a supporter of comprehensive immigration reform, shot down hopes from advocates that he’d again push for the cause. “Really? I’m certainly happy to hear that, since they have been unrelenting in their criticism of me,” McCain told Politico. “I will maintain my More…

What Does the Arizona Ruling Mean for Copy-Cat States?

By | 07.29.10 | 10:49 am

A pared-down version of Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law went into effect today, less than 24 hours after a federal judge blocked its toughest provisions. Still, the law is popular — 55 percent of Americans support it, according to a recent poll — and numerous bills More…

The Week in Immigration News

By | 07.23.10 | 6:05 pm

- The ACLU sued Fremont, Neb., over its new immigration regulations, which ban illegal immigrants from working or renting property in the town. The ACLU said the law is discriminatory and preempts federal authority over immigration.

- J.D. Hayworth and John McCain are still fighting for More…

A Once High-Flying Subprime Lender Gets Dragged Down to Earth

By | 06.10.09 | 10:26 am

If you ever got picked on as a kid, and handled it by clinging to the belief that life was fair and your nemesis would get a comeuppance, then this is for you:

Fremont General Corp. once one of the nation’s top 10 subprime lenders, has agreed to pay $10 More…