Judge: Indiana senators can’t defend immigration law
A federal judge has rebuffed three Indiana lawmakers who asked to be allowed to step into a legal dispute over the state's immigration law after the attorney general declined to defend it.
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Norquist to headline immigration forum in Indianapolis
The National Immigration Forum is organizing the daylong event. It will include Midwestern business, civic and religious leaders discussing possibilities for immigration reform.
Indiana sends Congress tab for illegal immigration
Indiana's budget director calculates illegal immigrants have cost Indiana $130.9 million.
High Court reacts skeptically to immigration-law challenge
Supreme Court justices strongly suggested Wednesday that they are ready to allow Arizona to enforce part of a controversial state law requiring police officers to check the immigration status of people they think are in the country illegally.
Delay asked in suit against Indiana immigration law
Attorney General Greg Zoeller wants to delay two lawsuits challenging Indiana's tough new immigration law because the U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the issue in an Arizona case.
Foreign students fear impact of new immigration law
The law that took effect July 1 states that "public assistance" for postsecondary education is only available to U.S. residents or "qualified aliens."
Woman sentenced for illegal immigration service
M. Esther Barber, who is not an attorney, advertised herself to the Spanish-speaking community as a “notario” who can assist with immigration legal issues.
Judge halts immigration law, calls state effort ‘seriously flawed’
A federal judge blocked parts of Indiana's new immigration law, saying the law was the latest failed effort of states to deal with a primarily federal issue.
Lilly CEO: Immigration, tax laws slow innovation
The U.S. government needs to open its borders to attract and retain talented scientists for drugmakers to employ, Eli Lilly & Co. CEO John Lechleiter plans to tell a technology conference Thursday.
Judge grills attorney for state over immigration law
A federal judge grilled an attorney for the state of Indiana on Monday about the state's new immigration law, questioning how police would enforce the law and saying one of its provisions conflicts with federal law.
ACLU asks court to block Indiana immigration law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and the National Immigration Law Center filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new state law that they say gives police sweeping arrest powers against immigrants who haven't committed any crime.
New laws affect commercial property owners
Three bills with implications for owners of commercial real estate were approved by the General Assembly and have been signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Business groups say legislative session among best
Victories include a reduction in corporate income taxes, an overhaul of the state’s unemployment insurance system, and the weakening of an immigration bill that initially resembled a controversial Arizona law.
Compromise emerges on Indiana immigration bill
The state senator who said Indiana should crack down on illegal immigration says a compromise includes the potential loss of state tax benefits for businesses hiring illegal immigrants.
State House OKs watered-down immigration bill
Businesses that hire illegal immigrants could have some state tax credits revoked under a proposal that has cleared the Indiana House.
House panel backs weakened immigration bill
An Indiana House committee has approved a watered-down immigration proposal a day after removing a contentious provision that would have given police officers more latitude to ask people for proof that they are in the country legally.
Arizona-style provision removed from immigration bill
The House Public Policy Committee made several changes Thursday to the bill proposed by Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel and could vote on it Friday. The legislation includes tax penalties for businesses that hire illegal immigrants.
Indiana House speaker questions immigration crackdown
Indiana's Republican House speaker said Thursday he had concerns about aspects of a proposal calling for an Arizona-style crackdown on illegal immigration moving through the Legislature.
Peru immigrant built career on helping local Hispanics
Aida McCammon has spent 20 years helping Hispanics improve their lives and succeed in the United States.
Local business accused of selling illegal immigration services
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed suit Wednesday against The Mexican Civic Association of Indiana Inc. for allegedly offering immigration advice without a license to practice law.