The end of the year signals the beginning of "list" stories. You know, the top 10 unforgettable moments of 2010. The top 10 books of the year. The top 10 outrageous outfits worn by Lady Gaga.
We don't have such sexy topics to compile into a list here on the immigration blog.
But during this quiet time of the year news-wise, it's worth reviewing the top immigration stories of 2010. And thanks to the folks at the ImmigrationProf Blog, we have a good list to chew on. Here's their take. What would you add or take out?
1. ARIZONA's SB 1070: The Arizona legislature, Governor Jan Brewer signs into law, and a district court strikes down (in large part) Arizona's SB 1070. This fall, the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in the case and a decision is pending.
2. CONGRESS FAILS TO PASS THE DREAM ACT: After years of talk, and weeks of intense lobbying, Congress in December fails to pass the DREAM Act.
3. CONGRESS FAILS TO PASS CIR: After years of discussion, the U.S. Congress again fails to pass comprehensive (or any) immigration reform.
4. OBAMA DEPORTS MORE THAN ANY U.S. PRESIDENT IN HISTORY: The Obama administration deported a record number (392,862) of noncitizens for the year, more than any President in U.S. history.
5. SHERIFF JOE DOES NOT GO: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, always controversial and under fire, remains in office despite conducting a reign of terror of Latinos in Arizona.
6. DEATH ON THE BORDER CONTINUES: Increased border enforcement results in increased border deaths, with records set (and here).
7. BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ATTACKED: Politicians attack the 14th Amendment's grant of birthright citizenship and proposals for its abolition are plentiful.
8. ENFORCEMENT NOW, ENFORCEMENT FOREVER POLICIES OF OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CONTINUE: From the deployment of the National Guard to the border to the ramping up of Secure Communities, a federal/state program facilitating removals, the Obama administration emphasized immigration enforcement over all other immigration priorities.
9. NICKY DIAZ DERAILS MEG WHITMAN CAMPAIGN FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR: In a campaign filled with delicious ironies, the "discovery" of Nicky Diaz, an undocumented domestic service worker employed for years by billionaire Meg Whitman, during the California gubernatorial campaign led to a Jerry Brown victory.
10. HAZLETON ORDINANCE HELD PREEMPTED BY THE THIRD CIRCUIT: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit holds that Hazleton, PA's anti-immigration ordinance is preempted by federal law.
We don't have such sexy topics to compile into a list here on the immigration blog.
But during this quiet time of the year news-wise, it's worth reviewing the top immigration stories of 2010. And thanks to the folks at the ImmigrationProf Blog, we have a good list to chew on. Here's their take. What would you add or take out?
1. ARIZONA's SB 1070: The Arizona legislature, Governor Jan Brewer signs into law, and a district court strikes down (in large part) Arizona's SB 1070. This fall, the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in the case and a decision is pending.
2. CONGRESS FAILS TO PASS THE DREAM ACT: After years of talk, and weeks of intense lobbying, Congress in December fails to pass the DREAM Act.
3. CONGRESS FAILS TO PASS CIR: After years of discussion, the U.S. Congress again fails to pass comprehensive (or any) immigration reform.
4. OBAMA DEPORTS MORE THAN ANY U.S. PRESIDENT IN HISTORY: The Obama administration deported a record number (392,862) of noncitizens for the year, more than any President in U.S. history.
5. SHERIFF JOE DOES NOT GO: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, always controversial and under fire, remains in office despite conducting a reign of terror of Latinos in Arizona.
6. DEATH ON THE BORDER CONTINUES: Increased border enforcement results in increased border deaths, with records set (and here).
7. BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ATTACKED: Politicians attack the 14th Amendment's grant of birthright citizenship and proposals for its abolition are plentiful.
8. ENFORCEMENT NOW, ENFORCEMENT FOREVER POLICIES OF OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CONTINUE: From the deployment of the National Guard to the border to the ramping up of Secure Communities, a federal/state program facilitating removals, the Obama administration emphasized immigration enforcement over all other immigration priorities.
9. NICKY DIAZ DERAILS MEG WHITMAN CAMPAIGN FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR: In a campaign filled with delicious ironies, the "discovery" of Nicky Diaz, an undocumented domestic service worker employed for years by billionaire Meg Whitman, during the California gubernatorial campaign led to a Jerry Brown victory.
10. HAZLETON ORDINANCE HELD PREEMPTED BY THE THIRD CIRCUIT: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit holds that Hazleton, PA's anti-immigration ordinance is preempted by federal law.
