Hispanic dropout rate soars

The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama's immigration law has had a "significant and measurable" negative impact on Alabama schoolchildren, especially Hispanic and English language learner (ELL) students.

     

    In 6 days, Feds nab 3,100 immigrants

    The Obama administration said Monday it arrested more than 3,100 immigrants who were illegally in the country and who were convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered fugitives or threats to national security.

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      Monday marks the first business day since Alabama's law on immigration required all businesses to enroll in the E-Verify program. The program is used to verify

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      A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked two sections of Alabama's tough new law targeting illegal immigration pending the outcome of a legal challenge.

      Commemorative march to Montgomery begins

      Demonstrators will begin a six-day march from Selma to Montgomery to call for the repeal of Alabama's voter ID and immigration laws.

      Hundreds rally against immigration law

      Hundreds crowded the Alabama Statehouse courtyard to protest the state's immigration law that is among the toughest in the nation.

      Valentine's rally planned at Ala Statehouse

      Opponents of Alabama's law on illegal immigration are planning a Valentine's Day demonstration at the Statehouse in Montgomery.

      Foley murder raises immigration status questions

      The victims and witnesses of Monday night’s murder in Foley are all Hispanic, adding an extra difficulty for prosecutors. Often Hispanics can be reluctant to

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