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18 Jul 12
Fresh challenge to Arizona's US immigration law filed
After the Supreme Court upheld the most controversial part of Arizona's US immigration law, SB 1070, the first legal challenge aimed at stopping its enforcement has been filed.
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05 Jul 12
Republicans cry foul of Obama’s executive order
President Obama issued an executive order last month which put a stop to all deportations of illegal immigrants under the age of 30 who were brought to the US before they were 16, had graduated high school or served in the military and had no criminal record. The president bypassed Congress and all Republicans in the process, leaving many to cry foul play.
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26 Jun 12
Supreme Court rules on Arizona US immigration case
The US Supreme Court has finally passed its judgement on the controversial case of Arizona's SB 1070 law in a ruling which looks set to have serious ramifications on American life and politics, particularly the presidential election.
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21 Jun 12
US immigration pushed front and centre in presidential race
President Obama's directive to immediately halt the deportation of illegal immigrants under the age of 30 has shaken up the American political landscape and brought US immigration to the very forefront of the race for the Whitehouse.
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20 Jun 12
Obama's immigration move unbalances Republicans
President Barack Obama's decision to issue an executive order which will prevent an estimated 800,000 illegal immigrants from being deported has left Republicans in both Houses of Congress unsure of a response.
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18 Jun 12
Obama takes action on US immigration
Just a few months before the general election, President Obama has taken a big risk by using his executive powers to make changes to US immigration policy.
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15 Jun 12
Senators block employer US visa requirements
An Appropriations Committee in the American Senate has voted against new US visa regulations designed to protect foreign workers from exploitation.
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14 Jun 12
Senior Republican dismisses US immigration proposals
Representative Steve King, a senior Republican on US immigration matters, has said he will not support the immigration proposals his party colleagues have suggested.
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13 Jun 12
Religious groups push for US immigration reform
A collective of religious groups have gathered in Washington DC to bring US immigration reform to the forefront of national politics.
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13 Jun 12
Arizona prepares for US immigration enforcement
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has ordered US immigration officials to begin preparing to enforce the controversial immigration law currently being heard before the Supreme Court.
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13 Jun 12
US visa limit reached
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have confirmed that the 65,000 limit for the H-1B category of US visa has been reached.
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