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Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Friday, May 04, 2012  Jason Todd Ready had in the past led groups of heavily armed civilians into the desert to look for illegal immigrants as he repeatedly tried to win public office.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The U.S. Border Patrol is moving to halt a revolving-door policy of sending migrants back to Mexico without any punishment.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; Under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act private companies with 500 employees or more are required to use the federal E-Verify system.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Updated with video; A few state laws will go into effect next year.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Alabama immigration law kicks in, but authorities still need guidance, money to enforce it

Friday, August 19, 2011  US shift on deportation priority eases risk for those immigrants not convicted of crimes

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Hot topic in Arizona flares up as McCain says illegal immigrants are responsible for wildfires

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Supreme Court upholds Arizona law punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants

Friday, May 13, 2011 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Border Patrol agents in San Diego arrest illegal immigrants wearing US Marine uniforms

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  David Hare of the Tift County Sheriff’s Office says six illegals were briefly detained inside the Tift County Jail – at the request of federal ICE agents.

Monday, January 31, 2011  A new report says illegal immigrants who commit even minor offenses are being turned over to federal authorities for deportation by local law enforcement.