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States mull economic effects of immigration laws
Jeff Tyler Apr 24, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether states like Arizona may implement their own tough immigration laws, as some debate the laws' economic impact.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Arizona immigration law
John Dimsdale Apr 23, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court next week hears arguments for and against several contested sections of Arizona's new immigration law -- which makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants to live or work in that state.
Alabama revamps tough immigration law
Jeff Tyler Apr 6, 2012
State legislators may ease restrictions on employers and tighten enforcement on undocumented immigrants.
Children of deported parents forced into foster care
Jeff Tyler Apr 3, 2012
A man deported to Mexico struggles to be reunited with his kids, now in North Carolina foster care.
Commentator: Illegal immigration hurts the economy
Nancy Parker Mar 15, 2012
San Diego resident Nancy Parker says the costs of undocumented immigration outweigh the benefits.
Secret keeps man on margins of the economy
Jose Arreola Jan 23, 2012
But a decision on routes during a road trip forced Jose Arreola to reveal it to a friend.
Risky business: Leaving Guatemala
Peter O'Dowd Dec 19, 2011
Guatemalan workers deported three years ago debate whether to return to the United States.
In Napa, civic leaders try to grow a Hispanic middle class
Jeff Tyler Feb 2, 2012
California community takes an innovative approach to move Hispanic immigrants up the economic ladder
Alabama delicatessen owner burned by immigration comments
Tanya Ott Oct 31, 2011
A restaurant owner worries his Latino workers will leave Alabama because of a tough immigration law. But after talking to the media, he also worries about losing customers.
Latino groups call off economic boycott in Arizona
Jeff Tyler Sep 22, 2011
Activists declare victory while acknowledging that the boycott on Arizona businesses also hurt some workers it was meant to help.
