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  • Jun. 1, 2010
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    American City and County

    Arizona law highlights need for reform

    Love it or hate it, Arizona's new immigration statute draws attention to an issue of great importance to local governments: the need for comprehensive immigration reform....More
  • Jun. 1, 2010
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    American City and County

    Arizona stands by immigration law

    Boycotts and pleas from Congress will not delay statute's implementation....More
  • May 28, 2010
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    Arizona mayor defends new immigration law

    Paradise Valley, Ariz., Mayor Vernon Parker says his state's new immigration law, which allows law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anybody they believe is in the country illegally, is really nothing new, and people should read the law before criticizing it....More
  • May 21, 2010
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    American City and County

    NACo watching Senate immigration bill

    Proposed immigration reform legislation in the Senate may include a grant program for state and local governments to pay for costs related to the programs that the bill would establish, according to The National Association of Counties....More
  • May 21, 2010
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    American City and County

    Arizona strikes back at boycotts

    In response to Los Angeles' decision to boycott Arizona because of its new immigration law, one Arizona official is now threatening to cut off part of the City of Angels' power and water supply....More
  • May 13, 2010
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    American City and County

    Cities boycott Arizona

    On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to end business with Arizona in response to the immigration law passed by the state in April....More
  • May 1, 2010
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    American City and County

    Show me your green card

    American City & County asked the readers of its weekly e-mail newsletter if other states should pass laws similar to the one in Arizona....More
  • Apr. 26, 2010
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    American City and County

    Arizona passes controversial immigration law

    Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a new law last week that will require police officers to check the immigration status of anyone whom they suspect is in the country illegally....More
  • Jan. 19, 2010
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    American City and County

    Survey: Counties want clear immigration policy

    Clear federal immigration laws and enforcement policies are priorities for members of the National Association of Counties....More
  • May 1, 2009
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    American City and County

    This land is our land: Local governments want unified federal policy on immigration

    International City/County Management Association presses for unified federal policy on immigration....More
  • May 1, 2009
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    American City and County

    ICMA, Hispanic Network push for accurate census of immigrant population

    The 2010 U.S. Census gets under way in less than a year, and the ICMA and its affiliate, the International Hispanic Network, are pressing for a full count of Latinos in the census....More
  • Mar. 6, 2009
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    American City and County

    GAO report criticizes use of local police to enforce immigration laws

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) 287(g) program, which deputizes local law enforcement officers to act as immigration enforcement officers, is not targeting dangerous criminals and lacks federal oversight....More
  • Jan. 14, 2009
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    American City and County

    ICMA calls for national immigration reform

    Local governments are bearing too much of the cost of increasing immigration in terms of providing for public health and safety, promoting economic development and maintaining community cohesion, according to...More
  • Mar. 1, 2008
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    American City and County

    Immigrant nation: Record growth in immigrants in U.S.

    The Center for Immigration Studies recently released new estimates of the size and shape of the immigrant population currently in the United States, both legal and illegal....More
  • Mar. 1, 2008
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    American City and County

    Border towns fight federal fence plans

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency plans to build a nearly 700-mile fence along the southern border of the United States to curb illegal immigration....More
  • Aug. 1, 2007
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    American City and County

    Immigration tops most states' agendas

    This year, at least 1,169 immigration-related bills have been introduced in all 50 state legislatures, according to the Washington-based National Conference...More
  • Apr. 20, 2007
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    American City and County

    States consider record number of immigration bills

    In the absence of federal action on immigration reform, a record number of immigration-related bills are under consideration, or have been enacted, in all 50 states...More
  • Nov. 15, 2006
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    American City and County

    Texas town passes anti-illegal immigration laws

    Farmers Branch, Texas, has become the first city in the state to pass serious measures against illegal immigrants. The city council has passed resolutions requiring apartment renters to...More
  • Jun. 1, 2006
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    American City and County

    Economy factors into immigration debate

    As the U.S. Congress struggles to reform the nation's immigration laws, many disagree over the effects of illegal workers on the economy and how to deal with undocumented workers already in the country....More
  • May 12, 2006
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    American City and County

    Arizona immigration crackdown

    The sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz., has formed a posse to round up illegal immigrants while a new task force is also going after those who profit from smuggling them into the United States....More
  • May 1, 2006
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    American City and County

    Local governments want comprehensive immigration reform

    Local governments want comprehensive immigration reform....More
  • Jan. 23, 2006
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    American City and County

    Local police seek to help enforce immigration laws

    The Costa Mesa, Calif., Police Department and the Orange County, Calif., Sheriff’s Department are among the first in the country to seek approval to train officers to help enforce federal immigration laws....More
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