The Obama administration has asked an appeals court to halt the strict, new immigration law in Alabama. The Justice Department says the law is driving immigrants from Alabama, and invites discrimination against foreign-born people who are legally in the state. The motion was filed Friday in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A federal […]
US Government Asks Court to Halt Alabama Immigration Law
Alabama Plane Crash Kills Family of Seven
A small plane crashed late Saturday night in the U.S. state of Alabama after one of the plane’s two engines failed, killing all seven onboard. The local coroner said the deceased include the mother, father and five children. The father of the children was piloting the aircraft. The private plane crash occurred near the Demopolis, […]
Alabama Governor Signs Tough Illegal Immigration Law
The governor of Alabama has signed into law a tough new illegal immigration measure that requires public schools to determine students’ immigration status. Republican Governor Robert Bentley signed the measure on Thursday and says it is the strongest immigration bill in the country. Critics agree. The new law will not enable schools to deny illegal […]