2008

Texas Adopted Rule Requires Proof of Lawful Status for Driver’s License (10/14/2008)
As of October 1, 2008 all applicants for an original, renewal or duplicate Texas driver license or identification card, who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, will be required to present proof of their lawful status in the U.S. AILA Doc. No. 08101467.
The Anti-Immigrant Movement that Failed - PSN (9/23/2008)
On 09/08/08, the Progressive States Network (PSN) issued a report entitled “The Anti-Immigrant Movement that Failed: Positive Integration Policies by States Still Far Outweigh Punitive Policies Aimed at New Immigrants” which provides an analysis of state immigration policy at the end of the 2008 legislative session. AILA Doc. No. 08092363.
NCSL Report on Immigration Related State Legislation (January-June 2008)(179 KB - 8/12/2008)
On 7/24/08 the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) released a report that tracks recent proposed state laws regarding immigrants and refugees. AILA Doc. No. 08081265.
Erecting Its Own Tombstone: Arizona’s Mandatory Basic Pilot /E-Verify Law - NILC(339 KB - 7/7/2008)
On 04/29/08 the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) released a report entitled “Erecting Its Own Tombstone: Arizona’s Mandatory Basic Pilot /E-Verify Law” which highlights the negative effects this legislation will have on Arizona’s economy, business community, and workers. AILA Doc. No. 08070765.
The ID Divide: Addressing the Challenges of Identification and Authentication in American Society – Center for American Progress (7/2/2008)
On 06/02/08, the Center for American Progress released a report entitled “The ID Divide: Addressing the Challenges of Identification and Authentication in American Society” on the recent sharp rise in how often Americans are asked for proof of identity, the problems it has created, and policy recommendations on how to address those problems. AILA Doc. No. 08070267.
Laws, Resolutions, and Policies Instituted Across the U.S. Limiting Enforcement of Immigration Laws by State and Local Authorities - NILC (6/5/2008)
National Immigration Law Center (NILC) comprehensive table of state and local laws, resolutions and policies aimed at limiting the enforcement of immigration law by state and local authorities. AILA Doc. No. 08060564.
Nebraska Appleseed Releases Report on Local Police and Immigration Enforcement (6/5/2008)
On 5/19/08, Nebraska Appleseed released a revised and updated version of “Forcing Our Blues into Gray Areas: Local Police and Federal Immigration Enforcement”. The report provides community advocates with legal and practical tips to protect public safety. AILA Doc. No. 08060563.
Court Delays Enforcement of Oklahoma Immigration Law (6/4/2008)
On 06/04/08, a U.S. District Court Judge postponed enforcement of employer-related portions of Oklahoma’s Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007 (H.B. 1804, passed on 05/08/07). AILA Doc. No. 08060490.
NCSL Report on Immigration Related State Legislation (January-March 2008) (5/13/2008)
On 4/24/08 the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) released a report that tracks examples of proposed state laws regarding immigrants and refugees. AILA Doc. No. 08051333.
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Calling for State & Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws (4/28/2008)
On 04/28/08, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano vetoed HB 2807, which would have directed local police and county sheriffs to implement a program to address immigration violations. AILA Doc. No. 08042890.
Arizona E-Verify Law and Litigation Update (4/15/2008)
After a federal district court denied a request to delay the implementation of Arizona HB 2779 (“The Legal Arizona Workers Act”) an appeal has now filed with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The law, passed on 07/02/07, made Arizona the first state to require every employer to enroll and participate in the flawed E-Verify program. AILA Doc. No. 08041590.

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