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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
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May 10, 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
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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
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April 26, 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
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April 12, 2012