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

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.

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.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Representatives of South Carolina's faith communities came together at the State House Wednesday, to announce and discuss a "Walk and Vigil for Immigrant Rights."

Saturday, December 10, 2011  A top-ranking U.S. State Department official says South Carolina's tough new immigration law has not only damaged the country's reputation but could also endanger U.S. citizens abroad.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Sixteen Latin American and Caribbean nations have asked to join the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against South Carolina's new illegal immigration law.  The federal government filed their legal challenge against the state's new law last week.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  The federal government is suing South Carolina to put a stop to the state's new immigration law which is one of the toughest in the nation. Federal officials argue the law is unconstitutional and violates people's right to due process.  State attorney general Alan Wilson disagrees and says he's willing to take his fight for the state's immigration law as high as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  The federal government is suing South Carolina to put a stop to the state's tough new immigration law.  U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said the law is unconstitutional and violates people's right to due process.