Thursday, May 16 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:24:40 GMT
(Source: CBS 5 News)
A judge has refused to halt Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's policy denying driver's licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy. TheMore >>
The decision Thursday by U.S. District Judge David Campbell rejects the argument by immigrant rights advocates who say her policy is unconstitutional because it's trumped by federal law.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-04-10 14:40:32 GMT
Arizona Sen. John McCain says civil rights advocates applauding his work on immigration reform won't be happy with the results. McCain told a town hall meeting in northern Phoenix Monday that he and otherMore >>
Arizona Sen. John McCain says civil rights advocates applauding his work on immigration reform won't be happy with the results. McCain told a town hall meeting in northern Phoenix Monday that he and other lawmakers working on immigration legislation haven't been able to agree on key details and it's unclear when a compromise might be brokered.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-04-05 03:45:08 GMT
Family is now a bigger reason behind illegal border crossings than job opportunities, that's according to a new University of Arizona study. Researchers say illegal immigrants put themselves at risk ofMore >>
The study suggests that family reunification needs to be addressed in immigration reform because hundreds of families are being split apart by deportation.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-04-01 17:47:17 GMT
Illegal immigrants and their supporters are pulling weeds, picking up trash and painting over graffiti near the Arizona Capitol in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. The immigrants say they want to show thatMore >>
Illegal immigrants and their supporters are pulling weeds, picking up trash and painting over graffiti near the Arizona Capitol in honor of Cesar Chavez Day.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 6:50 AM EDT2013-04-01 10:50:04 GMT
Families, young people and students who would benefit from immigration reform are trying to shape the process by holding marches, sit-ins and lobbying state and national lawmakers.The pro-immigration reformMore >>
Families, young people and students who would benefit from immigration reform are trying to shape the process by holding marches, sit-ins and lobbying state and national lawmakers.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-03-25 16:42:26 GMT
Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain is returning to his home state to chat up immigration reform.McCain is scheduled to hold a town hall in Phoenix on Monday.The meeting comes more than a month after McCainMore >>
Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain is returning to his home state to chat up immigration reform.More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-03-14 11:43:40 GMT
A federal court is allowing lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice to participate in arguments on April 2 over Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's bid to overturn a ruling that bars police from enforcing aMore >>
A federal court is allowing lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice to participate in arguments on April 2 over Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's bid to overturn a ruling that bars police from enforcing aMore >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 7:01 PM EST2013-03-01 00:01:39 GMT
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu says he wants answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about the release of hundreds of illegal immigrants from custody. Babeu released copiesMore >>
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu says he wants answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about the release of hundreds of illegal immigrants from custody.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 12:17 PM EST2013-02-28 17:17:59 GMT
Pima Community College is reducing tuition for Pima County residents enrolled in a new federal program for illegal immigrants brought to the United States at a young age.The college board's 4-1 vote WednesdayMore >>
Pima Community College is reducing tuition for Pima County residents enrolled in a new federal program for illegal immigrants brought to the United States at a young age.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 4:08 PM EST2013-02-26 21:08:52 GMT
Guatemalan pop star Ricardo Arjona is bringing a pro-immigration tour to Arizona. The Grammy winner is scheduled to give a concert in Phoenix on Tuesday evening. The event kicks off the Arizona leg ofMore >>
Guatemalan pop star Ricardo Arjona is bringing a pro-immigration tour to Arizona.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-02-21 23:12:44 GMT
Democrats want the Arizona Legislature to repeal the state's widely-debated immigration law, but Republican leaders say no way. State Sen. Steve Gallardo said Thursday his bill to repeal the immigrationMore >>
Democrats want the Arizona Legislature to repeal the state's widely-debated immigration law, but Republican leaders say no way.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 1:04 PM EST2013-02-19 18:04:20 GMT
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Napolitano was slated to tour the border near Nogales with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar, Democratic Congressman Ron Barber of Arizona and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware.More >>
Napolitano was slated to tour the border near Nogales with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar, Democratic Congressman Ron Barber of Arizona and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 9:49 AM EST2013-01-30 14:49:37 GMT
Sen. John McCain is warning fellow Republicans that failure to pass comprehensive immigration legislation could mean continued election losses for the GOP, as Republican-friendly states like Arizona fallMore >>
Sen. John McCain is warning fellow Republicans that failure to pass comprehensive immigration legislation could mean continued election losses for the GOP, as Republican-friendly states like Arizona fall to the Democrats.More >>
Thursday, January 17 2013 2:04 PM EST2013-01-17 19:04:52 GMT
The Supreme Court said the committee's analysis was supposed to be impartial but was misleading and impermissibly advocated against the proposal.More >>
The Supreme Court said the committee's analysis was supposed to be impartial but was misleading and impermissibly advocated against the proposal.More >>
Wednesday, January 16 2013 7:29 PM EST2013-01-17 00:29:19 GMT
An immigration activist who's one of the leaders of the Dream Act movement is joining the staff of Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema as a district outreach director. Erika Andiola is a founder of theMore >>
An immigration activist who's one of the leaders of the Dream Act movement is joining the staff of Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema as a district outreach director.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:31:56 GMT
Hundreds of people sang through their grief Friday night as they mourned the death of Richmond County deputy Alton Creech. Two of Creech's close friends, who go by Solo and Ruff, say they've been unableMore >>
Hundreds of people sang through their grief Friday night as they mourned the death of Richmond County deputy Alton Creech.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:49:03 GMT
It's that time of year again for swimming and the YMCA is stressing the importance of water safety. The YMCA wrapped up a week long program that teaches children the basics of water safety. This is partMore >>
The YMCA wrapped up a week long program that teaches children the basics of water safety. This is part of an initiative that is driven by CDC statistics; nearly 3,600 people die each year from drowning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:37:49 GMT
Richmond County Sheriff's Office donates bullet proof vests to City of Harlem Public Safety officers after the administration did not budget for new ones. "It wasn't something you wanted to talk aboutMore >>
Richmond County Sheriff's Office donates bullet proof vests to City of Harlem Public Safety officers after the administration did not budget for new ones.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:42:10 GMT
Michael Robert Bradford, an employee of DynCorp International, has been killed in Afghanistan.Bradford was a Grovetown resident, according to information from a DynCorp spokesperson.The spokesperson toldMore >>
Michael Robert Bradford, an employee of DynCorp International, has been killed in Afghanistan.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:33:39 GMT
Source: Richmond County Sheriff's Office
A Richmond County deputy was rushed to the Gerogia Regents University Thursday night in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle while he was on his motorcycle. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office saysMore >>
Richmond County deputy Alton Creech has died, according to Vernon Collins, the Columbia County coroner.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:06:46 GMT
An audit by the Georgia Board of Regents found that Georgia Regents University officials violated policy when GRU personnel and a GRU bus was used at a private wedding at president Ricardo Azziz's house.More >>
An audit by the Georgia Board of Regents found that Georgia Regents University officials violated policy when GRU personnel and a GRU bus was used at a private wedding at president Ricardo Azziz's house.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:19:16 GMT
The woman accused of driving on the wrong side of Riverwatch Parkway in December has been indicted on eight felony charges. Monique Sullivan is being charged with five counts of aggravated assault, twoMore >>
The woman accused of driving on the wrong side of Riverwatch Parkway in December has been indicted on eight felony charges. Monique Sullivan is being charged with five counts of aggravated assault, two counts of serious injury by vehicle and one count of child cruelty in the second degree.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:08 GMT
Nine residents of a North Augusta apartment complex lost everything Wednesday evening after what apartment officials said was caused by a grease fire on the first level of the building. "They said thatMore >>
Nine residents of a North Augusta apartment complex lost everything Wednesday evening after what apartment officials said was caused by a grease fire on the first level of the building.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:38:28 GMT
DaCara Brown is one of the latest victims to copper theft. "We came in. It was very HOT in the building," Brown said. "We turned on the air, and there was no air." A maintenance man walked Brown to theMore >>
Richmond County investigators say Augusta is the "front-runner" of scrap metal thefts because of all the scrap yards and recycling centers in the area. Right now, copper can be recycled for $2 to $3-a-pound, making it a hot item to get-a-hold of.More >>
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