Arizona spends $640,000 on immigration training

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — Police agencies in Arizona have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars training officers to enforce the state's 2010 immigration law, despite claims from supporters that it wasn't going to cost much extra for the state's 15,000 officers to carry out the statute.

Lessons to learn from 'papers please' in Alabama

Judge Susan Bolton has allowed what's considered the most controversial part of Arizona's SB1070 immigration enforcement law to take effect.

Judge: Arizona can enforce "show your papers" provision of SB 1070

A key part of Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, will soon take effect.

More on SB 1070 and Open Elections Act

KJZZ’s Jude Joffe-Block explains the most controversial provision of SB 1070 and debates around the provision. Jim Small, editor at Arizona Capitol Times, explains why the Open Elections/Open Government Act didn’t get on the ballot.

Latino protesters march against racial profiling

Hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Phoenix on Sunday against Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070.

Chandler Mayor touts Intel expansion

Intel's expansion in Chandler has attracted construction jobs to the city, and drew a visit from President Obama. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with Mayor Jay Tibshraeny about what a bigger Intel presence in Chandler means for the city.

ACLU begins SB 1070 education campaign for immigrants

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona has prepared a campaign to educate the Arizona immigrant community about its rights under the remaining provisions of SB 1070. 

Congressional District 9 Republican candidates discuss issues

Republican candidates in Arizona's new Congressional District 9 discussed a number of important issues at a KJZZ-hosted forum Monday night, including illegal immigration, the economy and jobs and health care.

Both sides declare victory in SB 1070 ruling

Both supporters and critics of SB 1070 claimed victory after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Monday.

Attempting to capture the Latino vote

A panel of experts discusses the political climate for the 2012 Presidential election, and the efforts by both major political parties to recruit more Latino voters.

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