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Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A married Jefferson City attorney who wanted to keep his Ukrainian girlfriend in the country was indicted for trying get around immigration laws by conspiring to have her marry another man.

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

Saturday, February 23, 2013  A Missouri state employee has been taken into federal custody as part of a marriage fraud scheme.

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

Thursday, November 15, 2012  State senators are holding several hearings around Missouri to determine if changes are needed in the state's immigration policies.

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, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: And those unmentioned topics say a lot about the challenges that face the Republican ticket in the final three months of the presidential campaign.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  They each face up to 20 years in prison

Friday, July 27, 2012  An English-born Missouri woman whose uncertain immigration status could mean a permanent return to her birthplace will seek help from politicians and immigration officials in Washington.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Top Mo. U.S. Senate seat candidates weigh in on the Supreme Court's Arizona v. U.S. decision

Monday, June 25, 2012  Supreme Court strikes down key provisions, but not the 'papers please' portion of the Arizona law

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  With illegal immigration slowing, Asians migrants to US now surpass newly arrived Hispanics

Friday, May 11, 2012  Federal officials sue Arizona sheriff Arpaio over allegations of racial profiling of Latinos