Alabama

Federal Judge Blocks Alabama's Immigration Law

Jillian Rayfield | August 29, 2011, 3:51PM

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against Alabama's controversial immigration crackdown, ruling that she needed more time to determine whether the law is constitutional. The law had been scheduled to go into effect on September 1st.

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Topics: AZ Immigation Law, Alabama, Department of Justice, Immigration

Department of Justice

DOJ's Suit Against Alabama Immigration Law Headed To Court

Jillian Rayfield | August 23, 2011, 4:57PM

The Department of Justice and lawyers for the state of Alabama will face-off in federal court Wednesday over the state's controversial immigration law.

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Topics: AZ Immigation Law, Alabama, Department of Justice, Eric Holder, Immigration

Department of Justice

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Immigration Law

Jillian Rayfield | August 1, 2011, 6:09PM

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging Alabama's immigration crackdown, arguing that the law is unconstitutional because it interferes with federal enforcement of immigration policies.

The DOJ has asked the courts to grant a preliminary injunction against the law, which is scheduled to go into effect September 1st, because it will cause "irreparable harm" if allowed to stand until the law can work its way through the court system.

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Topics: AZ Immigation Law, Alabama, Department of Justice, Immigration