Alabama

Cross-Post: Hundreds from across Alabama protest immigration law

From the Montgomery Advertiser: Those protesting the recently passed immigration law on the Capitol grounds Sunday weren’t expecting changes to be made, but rather for their voices to be heard and for others to understand their frustrations, concerns, and in … Continued

Is Alabama the Worst Place in America for Immigrants?

In the past few years, the anti-immigrant movement has become more and more emboldened with its nativist laws, which have been introduced in dozens of states. Just when we thought Arizona’s SB 1070 was the harshest bill to be introduced, … Continued

Politics

Cross-Post: States that Passed Arizona-style Immigration Laws Now Face Costly, Uphill Legal Battles

Originally published on Immigration Impact by Seth Hoy. Despite repeated warnings from business groups, tourism and industry boards and advocates about the hefty price tag attached to Arizona-style legislation, state lawmakers continued to push “get tough” copycat proposals. Many ultimately … Continued