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Supreme Inhumanity? – Arizona Immigration Decision

6/26/12 - Earlier this week the Supreme Court announced their decision on the constitutionality of Arizona's immigration law (SB 1070). The court took a clear stand that constitutional authority to regulate immigration is a federal matter but fell short when it comes to the most inhumane element of the law. By upholding the right of Arizona law enforcement to require any individual detained to produce immigration documents the court has perpetuated the sense of fear and mistrust that many Latino citizens already experience. The U.S. Jesuit Conference, Jesuit Refugee Service USA, and the Kino Border Initiative have offered a public statement on the court's action.
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Jesuit Higher Education Immersion Experience Coordinators Converge for Summit

Twenty-five immersion experience coordinators from ministry and service-learning offices at Jesuit universities across the country converged for the Ignatian Immersion Experience Coordinator Summit sponsored by the Ignatian Solidarity Network. The Summit was the first of its kind for the Jesuit university staff. John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, hosted the gathering which took place from June 19-21, 2012.
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June 15, 2012 – Obama Administration Announces Immigration Policy Change

BY ISN STAFF | June 15, 2012 The Obama administration made a significant announcement this morning regarding immigration. According to the New York Times administration will "stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger illegal…