When the highest court in the United States decides on the constitutionality of Arizona’s controversial immigration law next year, it could also decide the fate of similar laws in other states.

A new approach by the DHS aims to change immigration enforcement by prioritizing criminal deportations and using discretion with non-criminal immigrants. But is the policy enough to appease both frustrated Latino voters and states with strict new immigration laws?

"The delay in passing this [trade agreement with Colombia] called into question the United States’ reliability as a partner," says COA's Eric Farnsworth.

Roderick Royal talks with AS/COA about the effects of immigration law HB56 in Birmingham and beyond.

"My hope is today’s events will be the beginning of a renewed effort from the United States to engage in trade," says COA's Eric Farnsworth.

Influential city legislators from Birmingham, Nashville, and New York City gave first-hand accounts of how immigrants and immigration policy are affecting their communities.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a record number of deportations for 2011—a fact which may have repercussions in next year’s election.