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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Alabama, Illegal Immigration and the Presidential Campaign

    With no federal action on immigration reform, more states are passing crackdowns of their own. Arizona is old news. The New York Times calls Alabama's tough new immigration law " the cruelest and most unforgiving in the nation ." Groups opposed to illegal immigration say it's the right way to go.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    With no federal action on immigration reform, more states are passing crackdowns of their own. Arizona is old news. The New York Times calls Alabama's tough new immigration law "the cruelest and most unforgiving in the nation." Groups opposed to illegal immigration say it's the right way to go. But it won't go into effect tomorrow as scheduled. A federal judge has delayed implementation while she considers a number of constitutional issues. Where do the President and his GOP challengers stand? Will the growing Hispanic vote help make illegal immigration an issue in next year's campaign?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      KCRW

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    4 of 4
    Mayor Villaraigosa and the Hunt for LA Jobs
    1. 0:00Realignment Plan for Paroled Prisoners Leaves County Scrambling
    2. 9:44Mayor Villaraigosa, LA Jobs and the Reality of Term Limits
    3. 23:26California Science Center Settles Suit with Intelligent Design Filmmakers
    4. 31:26Alabama, Illegal Immigration and the Presidential CampaignYou’re reading this
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