SB 1070

5 Ways SB 1070 Changed Arizona: A Reading List

By Antonia Noori Farzan
Oct 31, 2017

Stories that everyone should read about the state's infamous law
5 of Arizona's Most Notorious Racists and Their Crimes

By Stephen Lemons
Feb 19, 2017

Not all bigots and racists are criminals, but Arizona has had its share of haters who also hurt people
Mayor Greg Stanton Tries to Reassure Mexican Leaders That Trump Presidency Won't Harm Relations Between Phoenix and Mexico

By Griselda Nevarez
Dec 5, 2016

In an interview with New Times, Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton talked about his recent visit to Mexico, emphasizing that a Trump presidency will not change Phoenix’s commitment to strengthen ties with the United States' southern neighbor.
Judicial Watch and Russell Pearce File Lame Lawsuit Against Arizona AG

By Stephen Lemons
Nov 23, 2016

Far-right advocacy group Judicial Watch files suit on behalf of Russell Pearce against Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich for public records that Brnovich's office was about to release.
Playwright Guillermo Reyes Thinks Phoenix Theaters Need to Shine More Light on Latino Culture

By Robrt L. Pela
Oct 7, 2016

The 2016 edition of New Times' Best of Phoenix is out now, featuring a series of "as told to" profiles that explore how our city's proximity to Mexico makes it better. It’s been more than 20 years since I moved from Los Angeles to become the head of the MFA...
Columnist and Author Linda Valdez Understands That Love Knows No Borders

By Robrt L. Pela
Oct 5, 2016

The 2016 edition of New Times' Best of Phoenix is out now, featuring a series of "as told to" profiles that explore how our city's proximity to Mexico makes it better. In 1988, I was in my mid-30s, and had just broken off a relationship and was feeling sorry for...
Una historia de dos sitios: ¿Que es una ciudad fronteriza?

By Alberto Rios
Oct 4, 2016

La edición de 2016 Lo Mejor de Phoenix del New Times ya está disponible, con una serie de ensayos que exploran cómo nuestra proximidad a México hace que este sea un lugar mejor para vivir. Muy a menudo hablamos de ciudades fronterizas como si la geografía fuera todo lo que...
A Tale of Two Places: What Is a Border Town?

By Alberto Rios
Oct 4, 2016

The 2016 edition of New Times' Best of Phoenix is out now, featuring a series of essays that explore how our city's proximity to Mexico makes it better. So often we talk about border towns as if geography were all that defines them. While that is initially true, geography is...
¿Es cierto que Arizona esta dispuesto a hacer negocios cuando se trata de las relaciones con Mexico?

By James Ahlers
Oct 3, 2016

Un ferviente canto viajo a través de las gradas del estadio hacia el campo, las ondas de sonido caendo sobre mí en la línea de medio campo. Una multitud de más de 40.000 aficionados al fútbol, ??incluyendo miles de ciudadanos mexicanos, llenó el estadio Bank One Ballpark para ver México...
Is Arizona Actually Now "Open For Business" When It Comes to Relations with Mexico?

By James Ahlers
Oct 3, 2016

The fervent chant rolled through the stands and down onto the field, waves of sound crashing over me on the midfield line. A crowd of more than 40,000 soccer fans, including thousands of Mexican nationals, filled Bank One Ballpark to see Mexico take on Yugoslavia in a friendly match. The...
Despite Legal Settlement, SB 1070's Zombie Heart Is Still Beating

By Stephen Lemons
Sep 16, 2016

Like a cancerous tumor that defies radiation therapy, section 2b of Senate Bill 1070 — Arizona's infamous immigration law — remains on the books, despite a settlement announced Thursday in a six year-old lawsuit brought against the State of Arizona by the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil-rights groups. As part...
Arizona's 2005 Human-Smuggling Law Struck Down in Federal Court: Read Ruling Here

By Ray Stern
Nov 8, 2014

Arizona's 2005 law that makes smuggling undocumented immigrants a state crime has been struck down by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton declared that the law was "preempted by federal law and is permanently enjoined" in an order released late Friday. Bolton's order has the effect of...
Groups Launch "Arizona Freedom Summer," Campaign to Get Out the Latino Vote

By Ashley Cusick
Aug 7, 2014

A coalition of immigrant rights groups held a press conference this morning to announce the launch of "Arizona Freedom Summer," a campaign to get out the Latino vote in this fall's elections...
SB 1070 Harboring Provision Won't Be Restored by U.S. Supreme Court

By Matthew Hendley
Apr 21, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Arizona's appeal of a lower court's decision that blocked a provision of Senate Bill 1070.Despite the high court's big 2012 ruling on SB 1070, several provisions of the law weren't at issue in that case, and the American Civil Liberties Union and...
SB 1070's "Papers Please" Section Now in Effect

By Matthew Hendley
Sep 18, 2012

U.S. District Court Judge Susan R. Bolton has lifted the injunction on Senate Bill 1070's "papers please" provision, which allows cops to begin enforcing that section immediately.This move was pretty much expected, as Bolton signaled her intent to release the injunction a few weeks ago, as she noted that the...
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Agrees With Supreme Court Ruling on SB 1070

By Jason Lewis
Aug 9, 2012

See also: The Supreme Court's 1070 Ruling Is No Win for Teabaggers See also:SB 1070: Supreme Court Upholds "Papers Please" Section, Invalidates Others See also: Opponents of Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law Proclaim Fight is Not Over See also: SB 1070: 10 Memorable Moments in Law's History See also: SB 1070 Fuels...
Jan Brewer Even Dumped on by Fox News Hosts for Declaring "Victory" in SB 1070 Ruling

By Matthew Hendley
Jun 26, 2012

When Governor Jan Brewer's being dumped on by her compadres at Fox News for something, it would seem to be an indication that she may not have the brightest idea about what's going on...
SB 1070: 10 Memorable Moments in Law's History

By Matthew Hendley
Jun 25, 2012

Also Read: SB 1070: Opponents of Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law Proclaim the Fight Is Not Over SB 1070: Supreme Court Upholds "Papers Please" Section, Invalidates Others Jan Brewer Declares "Victory" as Supreme Court Tosses Unconstitutional SB 1070 Provisions Today's ruling by the Supreme Court that some of Senate Bill 1070 is...
SB 1070 Challenge by Friendly House to Proceed; Arizona's Motions to Dismiss Are Denied

By Ray Stern
May 29, 2012

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton has denied the state of Arizona's motions to dismiss a legal challenge to SB 1070 by Friendly House, a social-service agency for immigrants.The Friendly House lawsuit is a separate action from the challenge to SB 1070 by the U.S. Justice Department being considered by the...
Did Supreme Court Arguments Change Your Mind About SB 1070 Surviving the Supreme Court?

By Matthew Hendley
Apr 26, 2012

SB 1070 got its (nth) day in court yesterday, with oral arguments being heard over the immigration law in the highest court of the land.Check out Stephen Lemons' analysis on the fate of 1070.The last time we polled our readers about what the Supreme Court would do with the law,...