Report: Fewer illegal immigration bills introduced so far in 2012 than 2011

A new report finds states introduced and approved fewer bills dealing with illegal immigration during the first quarter of this year than last. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

SB 1070 opponents protest in downtown Phoenix

Hundreds of people marched in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon in protest of SB 1070.

Analyzing the SB 1070 arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court

A bevy of political experts give analysis of the Supreme Court's reaction to SB 1070 and the arguments for and against it. They also discuss the political ramifications of supporting or overturning the bill.

SCOTUS focus on immigration status check portion of SB 1070

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this morning about Arizona’s controversial anti illegal immigration law.

Arguments on SB 1070 begin Wednesday at U.S. Supreme Court

Arizona will defend its controversial piece of immigration legislation before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. At issue is whether the state law complements or conflicts with federal law.

Sparring at hearing on immigration seen as 'political theater'

Supporters and opponents of Arizona's anti-illegal immigration law battled at a congressional hearing this morning.

Listen to Tuesday's congressional hearing on immigration

The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security held a hearing Tuesday on state governments enforcing immigration law.

Local protests planned as U.S. Supreme Court prepares for SB 1070 arguments

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments April 25 on Arizona’s illegal immigration enforcement law. To mark the occasion, immigrant-rights activists are planning to protest the law in Phoenix.

Latino Republican says don't pander on immigration

Former state senator Russell Pearce said recently that he and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney share the same beliefs on illegal immigration. Will that alienate some of the state’s conservative Latino voters? So be it, says one GOP supporter.

Have you seen SB 1070 drive people out of Arizona?

When state lawmakers passed the tough bill known as SB 1070, they were clear that part of the aim was to make Arizona inhospitable for people in the U.S. illegally.

The 2012 presidential election has brought the issue of "self-deportation" to the forefront. Republican candidates have advocated for immigration policy that would make life difficult for undocumented immigrants.

We'd like to hear from you. Have you seen SB 1070 drive people out of Arizona? Do you agree with the concept of self-deportation?

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