More Arizona Civil Rights Government Stories

AZ Won't Issue Licenses to Anyone Qualifying for Deferred Action

Change came after US District Court judge ruled in May that policy was likely 'discriminatory.'

New "Freedom to Marry" Campaign Launches

Coalition of civil rights organizations; year-long education effort planned, then possible ballot measure.

Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales

Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.

'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries

While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Key Part of Voting Rights Act Ruled Unconstitutional

Supreme Court decision, 5-4, frees Arizona, 8 other states from federal preclearance of electoral changes.

Supreme Court Wants Limited Affirmative Action

Justices do not overturn law, but order lower court to apply narrower definition in college admissions case.

Immigration Reform Rally to Draw Thousands

Arizonans, others in DC to urge passage as bill nears introduction

State English Language Learning OK'd

Judge ends 21-year-old case with ruling favoring 'block' method

Fed Court Rejects Request to Block SB 1070

Civil rights groups sought injunction against 'stop, check' provision

Groups Seek to Halt AZ Immigration Law

Injunction asked for on 'stop and check' provision of SB 1070

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