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Attorneys for the state of Arizona and the US Dept of Justice appeared in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to argue SB 1070.

Fed Court Rejects Request to Block SB 1070

Civil rights groups sought injunction against 'stop, check' provision
Immigration protest

SB 1070's 'Stop and Check' Goes into Force, Judge Rules

She lifts injunction requiring AZ police to check immigration status

Groups Seek to Halt AZ Immigration Law

Injunction asked for on 'stop and check' provision of SB 1070
Southside Presbyterian Church historic photo of volunteers in the Sanctuary Movement, which began 30 years ago.

Sanctuary Movement: 3 Decades of Activism

Tucsonans mark decision to protect Central American refugees fleeing persecution
Mayra Feliciano, a TUSD graduate speaks during the call of the audience portion of the meeting. She turns her back to the governing board because “they haven’t listened” and instead addresses the crowd at Tuesday’s meeting.

Tucson Unified Ends Mexican American Studies

Under threat of lost funding, program ends immediately
In Anniston, Alabama, an angry mob stoned and firebombed the Greyhound bus holding some of the original Freedom Riders.

American Experience: Freedom Riders

The inspiring story of a courageous band of young civil-rights activists who journeyed through the Deep South in 1961. Tuesday at 8 p.m. on PBS-HD 6.

Web Feature: "A Mountaintop Experience"

Freedom Rider Jim Zwerg tells his story of struggle and sacrifice for civil rights

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