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Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A federal judge is considering whether some aspects of South Carolina's tough new immigration law should take effect.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A special unit devoted to investigating illegal immigration cases in South Carolina says it's been successful in its first few months.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Friday, July 06, 2012  A federal judge is reconsidering a ruling made in December that struck down key parts South Carolina’s immigration law, which was modeled on similar legislation to that in Arizona.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  An illegal immigrant from South Carolina that the government wants to deport will get a federal court hearing in his case.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Jason Todd Ready had in the past led groups of heavily armed civilians into the desert to look for illegal immigrants as he repeatedly tried to win public office.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The U.S. Border Patrol is moving to halt a revolving-door policy of sending migrants back to Mexico without any punishment.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Alabama immigration law kicks in, but authorities still need guidance, money to enforce it

Friday, August 19, 2011  US shift on deportation priority eases risk for those immigrants not convicted of crimes

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Hot topic in Arizona flares up as McCain says illegal immigrants are responsible for wildfires

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Supreme Court upholds Arizona law punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants

Saturday, April 16, 2011  Lexington County investigators say an undercover operation sends two illegal immigrants to jail.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Border Patrol agents in San Diego arrest illegal immigrants wearing US Marine uniforms