HR 3531 would: * Affirm and clarify that state and local law enforcement officials have the authority to apprehend and arrest illegal aliens encountered in the course of their routine duties. * Provide additional federal funding to cooperating law enforce

A group that supports sanctuary and amnesty for illegal immigrants is backing Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris on the issue of whether local police should enforce immigration laws. The New Sanctuary Movement -- which has the backing of labor unions and li

A House-passed plan to threaten local police agencies with losing federal money if they don't assist in cracking down on illegal immigration was defeated Tuesday in the Senate with a 52-42 vote.

City officials are trying to wipe Fairbanks’ name from the list of so-called “sanctuary cities,” an Internet-based list of communities that allegedly bar employees from notifying federal authorities when they think illegal aliens have come to town.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he is not waiting for new Cave Creek laws to take effect before cracking down on the town's mostly undocumented immigrant day laborers. Sheriff's deputies arrested nine people near a church sanctuary Thursday, just

A group of House Republicans has introduced legislation designed to "send a loud and clear message" to a growing number of "sanctuary cities" across the country, saying those who offer safe harbor to illegal aliens will not be tolerated.