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The ACIJ says new immigration bill will create new problems for state

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) issued a press release late on Wednesday expressing their dissatisfaction with the latest attempt to rewrite Alabama’s anti-illegal immigration law, HB56. State Senator Scott Beason (R) from Gardendale introduced the new anti-illegal immigration bill Wednesday to replace the House Bill, HB658. Sen. … Continued

May 10, 2012

HB56 Opponents Marshal Forces for Last Stand Against Illegal Immigration Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week, the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) reiterated their position that “the only true remedy for the harm caused by the state’s “worst in the nation” anti-immigrant law is full repeal.” The group did however indicate that they were open to compromise and would accept a weaker … Continued

May 7, 2012

Hammon Defends Record on Immigration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-Wednesday, Representative Micky Hammon (R) from Decatur released a statement defending his record opposing illegal immigration. Rep. Hammon is the sponsor of HB658. In the statement Rep. Hammon assures citizens that, “HB658 maintains the strength of the original immigration law.” Rep. Hammon said, “In the months since (implementation of … Continued

May 3, 2012

Luther Strange Comments about Arizona Immigration Law Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange was at attendance during the U.S. Supreme Courts hearing of oral arguments about Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration case. Following the oral arguments, AG Strange released his comments about the case. AG Strange said, “I was pleased today to attend the U.S. Supreme Court arguments on … Continued

April 26, 2012

Beason’s Anti-illegal Immigration Bill Passes Senate Committee 7 to 1

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB658 which addressed many of the questions and concerns about HB56, the Hammon-Beason Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, which the Alabama legislature passed last year and which went into effect in October. Senator Scott Beason (R) from … Continued

April 25, 2012

Public hearing held for competing immigration bills

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday, two bill directed at the immigration law as codified in HB 56 were open for public hearing. House Bill 658 (Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee) seeks to clarify and strengthen HB 56 while Senate Bill 41 (Senate Judiciary Committee) would repeal the bill completely. Representative Micky … Continued

April 12, 2012