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California moves forward with bill to end state role in federal immigration program

Global Politics

As immigration reform continues to percolate, some states and communities are taking measures of their own. In California, the state senate approved a bill that, if it becomes law, would prohibit local agencies from working with a specific federal immigration program.

Immigrants Fight to Curb Controversial S-Comm Program

Conflict & Justice

How to Coordinate a Wide-Scale Manhunt

Top of the Hour: Arson Suspect Arrested in LA, Morning Headlines

Feds Accuse Arizona Sheriff of Civil Rights Abuses

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An L.A. Sheriff Looks Back on 9/11

Global Politics

The sheriff reflects on 9/11 and the role of community policing and building ties with the Muslim immigration community.

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Investigating Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Conflict & Justice

In a serious investigation into controversial sheriff, Joe Apraio, the U.S. justice department is trying to decide if he violated Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination related to any program that receives federal funds.

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The Department of Justice vs. Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Conflict & Justice

The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Sheriff Joseph Arpaio, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Maricopa County. We speak to Valeria Fernandez, journalist for Feet in 2 Worlds.

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Gun Owners Packing Heat In Record Numbers

Business, Economics and Jobs

Americans are carrying guns in record numbers. Joining The Takeaway are two firearms instructors: Don Pind of Show Me Shooters Indoor Range in Clay County, Missouri and Kristi Manning of Carter Shooting Supply in Harrison, Tennessee.

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Ken Salazar: Sheriff of the Wild West

Global Politics

In Rolling Stone, Tim Dickinson paints a portrait of the Interior Department under President Bush as an environment of “cronyism” and “corruption” that will have a lasting effect on the environment and America’s pocketbook. He joins The Takeaway.

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