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Thursday, June 13, 2013  A group of industry leaders from SC hospitality and agriculture associations met Thursday to promote the need for comprohensive immigration reform.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Federal lawmakers are considering overhauling immigration laws to establish an easier path to citizenship for millions of illegals, and the Palmetto State could see a significant effect from that reform, according to Roberto Belen with the South Carolina Immigration Coalition.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Representatives of several statewide South Carolina groups say now is the time for Congress to move on immigration reform and are praising U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his role in getting a bill to the Senate.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A conservative group in South Carolina is launching an ad campaign supporting U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's immigration reform proposal.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws are announcing a new focus on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A coalition of religious, agriculture and chamber of commerce groups is coming together to press for immigration reform.

Monday, January 28, 2013  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is talking about some of the day's top issues during a GOP luncheon in Gaffney.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A federal judge has upheld a South Carolina law allowing police to check people's immigration status.

Monday, June 25, 2012  On Monday, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling threw out key provisions in Arizona's illegal immigration law, causing ripple effects in other states that used Arizona's measure as a blueprint. However, a controversial measure that is part of South Carolina's law was preserved.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The American Civil Liberties Union criticized South Carolina’s anti-illegal immigration bill Tuesday during stops in Columbia and Charleston.

Monday, June 27, 2011  Governor Nikki Haley signed the illegal immigration reform bill S 20 into law during a bill signing ceremony Monday, but not without protest.  The ACLU says they will challenge the law.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on Killian Rd. must close for 10 days after being accused of repeatedly violating the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.  This is the first closure in South Carolina under the act.