Judge Blocks Georgia Immigration Law
A judge blocked Georgia’s controversial new immigration law on Monday, June 27. Part of House Bill 87, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 (HB87) would have taken effect on July 1.

TOUGH ON IMMIGRATION : Governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal speaks onstage at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20 in Atlanta City. Nathan Deal advocated for stricter laws and enforcement against illegal immigration when he was a congressman and when he campaigned for governor. Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA
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